Travel and Entertainment Coordinator

What's Under the Hood

DriveTime Family of Brands is the largest privately owned used car sales finance & servicing company in the nation. Headquartered in Tempe, Arizona and Dallas, Texas, we create opportunities and improve the lives of our customers and our employees by placing a focus on putting the right customer, in the right vehicle, on the right terms and on their path to ownership.

The DriveTime Family of Brands spans across DriveTime, Bridgecrest and SilverRock. You can find us at the intersection of technology and innovation as we use our proprietary tools and over two decades of industry knowledge to redefine the process of purchasing, financing, and protecting your vehicle.

That's Nice, But What's the Job?

In short, as the Travel and Entertainment Coordinator, you will be responsible for managing the corporate travel and entertainment program for the Company. This position will oversee the daily facilitation, booking and reconciliation of all travel and entertainment needs for non-cardholders and groups. In addition, you will manage our existing national travel vendor relationships and bring fresh, new ideas to expand on our current programs.

In long, our Travel and Entertainment Coordinator is responsible for:

• Collaborating with internal business units and employees to coordinate and reserve corporate travel including but not limited to: flights, hotels, and ground transportation.
• Ensuring the most cost-effective and efficient travel arrangements are made.
• Assist with paying for events and team builders.
• Placing catering orders.
• Establishing and managing our travel related vendor relationships and corporate travel rates.
• Working closely with Accounts Payable to compile and approve travel related invoices.
• Updating and maintaining DriveTime's Travel and Entertainment Policy for annual distribution.
• Providing customer service to employees at any level to answer travel related inquiries, inform on travel policies and procedures, and assist with issue resolution.
• Monthly reconciliation of corporate travel card.
• Generating and maintaining Excel reports as needed.
• Performing all other projects and one-off assignments as assigned by leadership.

So What Kind of Folks Are We Looking for?

• A mind for the details. Okay we know "detail-oriented" is on about every job description - but we really mean it!
• Organization and time management skills in spades. You'll be handling multiple projects and deadlines that will require you to prioritize then re-prioritizethenre-prioritize again.
• Works well in a time crunch. There will be multiple time sensitive requirements and you'll need the ability to meet deliverable due dates.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills. The ability to talk and write with confidence, charisma and competence for a wide variety of audiences including management.
• Agile in a fast-past environment. We move, and we move quickly. Thriving in an environment that never stops, is a must.
• Plays well with others. You will be working in a high-functioning team environment. We work together in order to win together.

The Specifics.

• High School Diploma/GED
• 2+ years of experience in a related field
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to quickly and comfortably learn new systems, tools and processes

Nice to Haves.

• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel, experience with reporting
• Completed Bachelor's degree

So What About the Perks? Perks matter

• Medical, dental, and vision, oh my! DriveTime Family of Brands covers a sizable amount of insurance premiums to ensure our employees receive top-tier healthcare coverage.
• But Wait, There's More. 401(K), Company paid life insurance policy, short and long-term disability coverage to name a few.
• Growth Opportunities. You grow, I grow, we all grow! But seriously, DriveTime Family of Brands is committed to providing its employees with every opportunity to grow professionally with roughly over 1,000 employees promoted year over year.
• Tuition Reimbursement. We're as passionate about your professional development as you are. With that, we'll put our money where our mouth is.
• Wellness Program. Health is wealth! This program includes self-guided coaching and journeys, cash incentives and discounts on your medical premiums through engaging in fun activities!
• Gratitude is Green. We offer competitive pay across the organization, because, wellmoney matters!

• In-House Gym. We want our employees to be the best versions of themselves. So come early, take a break in your day or finish strong with a workout!
• Give Us a Reason (or not), and We'll Celebrate. Regardless of whether there is a holiday or not, we are finding ways to kick back and enjoy each other's company outside of day-to-day work.
• Smart-Casual Dress. Come dressed in jeans (you'll fit right in with the rest of us).

• 15 Days of PTO and 8 Paid Holidays. Not just lip service: we work hard, to play hard.

Anything Else? Absolutely.

DriveTime Family of Brands is Great Place to Work Certified! And get this: 90% of our rockstar employees say they feel right at home here. We could spend a lot of time having you read about ALL our awards, but we'll save time (and practice some humility) just naming a few others; Comparably Awards: Best Company for Diversity, Best Company Culture and Best Company Leadership, oh and don't forget Phoenix Business Journal Healthiest Employers (okay, we'll stop there)!

Hiring is contingent upon successful completion of our background and drug screening process. DriveTime is a drug-free, tobacco-free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

And when it comes to hiring, we don't just look for the right person for the job, we seek out the right person for DriveTime. Buckle up for plenty of opportunities to grow in a professional, fun, and high-energy environment!