JOB DETAILS

Travel and Events Specialist

CompanyThe Friedkin Group
LocationHouston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 22, 2026
About The Company
The Friedkin Group is comprised of a consortium of automotive, hospitality, entertainment, sports and adventure companies. These organizations include Gulf States Toyota, GSFSGroup, US AutoLogistics, Ascent Automotive Group, Auberge Resorts Collection, AS Roma, Imperative Entertainment, 30WEST, NEON, Diamond Creek Golf Club, Congaree and Legendary Expeditions. The Friedkin Group is led by Chairman and CEO Dan Friedkin.
About the Role

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and must not require employer sponsorship now or in the future. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, and the company will not assume sponsorship obligations for existing visa holders.

 

Living Our Values
All associates are guided by Our Values. Our Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to ensure that every decision we make and every action we take demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates, shareholders, and the communities in which we live.

Why Join Us

  • Career Growth: Advance your career with opportunities for leadership and personal development.
  • Culture of Excellence: Be part of a supportive team that values your input and encourages innovation.
  • Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that looks after both your professional and personal needs.

Total Rewards
Our Total Rewards package underscores our commitment to recognizing your contributions. We offer a competitive and fair compensation structure that includes base pay and performance-based rewards. Compensation is based on skill set, experience, qualifications, and job-related requirements. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, wellness programs, retirement plans, and generous paid leave. Discover more about what we offer by visiting our Benefits page.

 

A Day In The Life
The Travel & Events Specialist serves as an operational partner within the Travel & Events department, supporting incentive initiatives, meetings, and events. This role works closely with a team of meeting planners to manage departmental systems, processes, and administrative functions that support the successful planning and execution of programs. The Specialist supports core operational areas, including data management, vendor coordination, budget monitoring, and contract documentation. This position plays an important role in maintaining organized workflows, ensuring accuracy across team systems, and supporting efficient program delivery. The Travel & Events Specialist contributes to operational efficiency and the effective use of departmental resources to support high-quality travel and event experiences

 

As a Spclst, Travel & Events you will:

  • Sharepoint and master calendar coordination
  • Small meeting contracts to include initiation, review and implementation for independent projects or in collaboration with Corporate Meeting Planners working with Procurement Financial management of departmental or event budgets
  • Data management and retention – travel and events reports
  • Department liaison to Accounting, IT, Security, Mail Room, Risk and Compliance
  • Internal website content management
  • Purchasing responsibilities related to departmental and event needs such as vendor set up, supply ordering, payment and expense reporting
  • Travel, destination or supplier research and sourcing to support incentive trips or internal events

 

What We Need From You

  • Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college Req
  • 2-5 years of experience in a corporate meeting background, DMC role, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience Required
  • Travel industry experience Preferred
  • Concur online travel or CVENT experience Preferred
  • Canva Experience
  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office suite required, particularly Outlook, Word, Publisher and Excel
  • Ability to multi-task and adapt to needs of both clients and associates in a professional manner
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Ability to show discretion in handling confidential information
  • Ability to work with varying levels of management;
  • Excellent relationship management skills
  • Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines and manage projects
  • Strong technical aptitude – ability to utilize and leverage technology and systems
  • Works well in an energized team environment
  • Good judgement, problem solving skills and initiative
  • Ability to apply common sense.
  • DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State and possess a valid passport. Required

Physical and Environmental RequirementsThe physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is regularly required to move about the office and around the corporate campus. The associate must frequently move up to 10 pounds and occasionally move up to 25 pounds.

 

Travel Requirements
30% Travel Domestic and International

 

Join Us
The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@friedkin.com. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship.

 

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Key Skills
Sharepoint CoordinationCalendar CoordinationContract ReviewBudget MonitoringData ManagementVendor CoordinationFinancial ManagementWebsite Content ManagementPurchasingExpense ReportingTravel ResearchMicrosoft Office SuiteOutlookWordPublisherExcel
Categories
HospitalityAdministrativeLogistics
Benefits
Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceWellness ProgramsRetirement PlansPaid Leave
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Travel & Events Specialist acts as an operational partner supporting incentive initiatives, meetings, and events by managing departmental systems, processes, and administrative functions alongside meeting planners. This role focuses on core operational areas including data management, vendor coordination, budget monitoring, and contract documentation to ensure efficient program delivery.
📋Job Type
full time
📊Experience Level
2-5
💼Company Size
444
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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