At ESL Faceit Group (EFG), we bring moments of magic and provide thrills to hundreds of millions of people, every single day. We pride ourselves on having enabled and empowered the global esports industry for over two decades, aligned with our core mission “We create worlds beyond gameplay where players and fans become community”. Our passion, craft, and DNA are aligned to create and shape the world of esports, gaming tournaments, leagues, events, and holistic ecosystems through our millions of players, fans, heroes, as well as through our people, and culture. This is one of many reasons why EFG is a magical workplace, where anything is possible, and where you will thrive and experience a game-changing career.

We are looking to expand and hire a Travel Manager with strong, global travel planning experience to join us on shaping the journey of esports. We are interested in people who bring their unique capability, flair, and desire to the collaboration table. We believe that your attributes can make a difference in shaping our future, make it happen, and learn and develop from start to finish.

As a Travel Manager, you will be part of our Global Project & Event Operations team which is responsible for the planning & execution of all our festival & esports events worldwide. The Travel Manager will plan, book, manage and review all travel requirements for the smooth and coordinated running of travel logistics for company events and business travel. You will assist with bringing ESL FACEIT Group’s global travel management to the next level by implementing the best local and regional travel experiences for internal ESL employees, as well as external event clients/participants.

Requirements

What you’ll do:

• Handle all travel requirements for ESL internal staff and external event clients/participants,
• Searching and booking the most suitable flights
• Liaising with hotel partners to book hotels
• Planning and booking of transport, rental cars, and shuttling
• Searching and booking suitable train journeys
• Work closely with our local procurement team to identify and recommend best-in-class suppliers and lead supplier negotiations at a local level
• Maintain up-to-date and accurate records and cost reports
• Look for business benefits through pricing, loyalty programs, and any other opportunities to benefit the organization
• Perform ongoing risk evaluation and set up mitigating measures where needed including supplier risk assessment
• Evaluate and compare suppliers based on sustainability KPIs
• Requirements

What you'll need:

• Minimum of 2 years of related industry experience in a travel agency for business travel preferred
• Native Arabic speaker
• Profound knowledge of the tourism industry pertaining to all travel items, such as flights, hotels, rental vehicles, and trains
• Profound knowledge and experience in booking travel using professional operating systems
• Demonstrated ability to communicate in the English language, both spoken and written
• Ability to work under time pressure and remain calm in challenging situations
• located currently in The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia