Travel Assistant

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Headquarters, AZ, USA
In-Office
Entry level
Automotive • Retail
The Role
Arranges company air, hotel, and rental car travel while following corporate policies and controlling expenses. Researches hotels, negotiates discounted rates, establishes payment methods, and supports internal events. Processes and reconciles invoices, ensures accurate financial coding and timely payments, resolves vendor billing discrepancies, and assists with conferences and special projects.
Summary Generated by Built In

Provide direct support to team members for business travel arrangements in accordance with the Travel and Internal Events Policy.  Includes performing all related tasks that are created from these travel arrangements. Responsible for processing department invoices and ensuring timely payments.


ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Assist with booking company travel arrangements (commercial airline flights, hotel, and rental car reservations) as outlined in the company’s travel policies and guidelines. Determine the most efficient and cost-effective means of business travel by researching and reviewing travel requests, meeting both time constraints and expense control guidelines.  Work closely with department heads and executive committee members for guidance on out of policy situations.

Support the department by booking travel and providing support to various departments throughout the company. Research hotels in new markets for team member use. This includes negotiation of discounted rates and establishing a payment method (i.e. CLC lodging, Control Pay, Direct Bill, etc.) while adhering to the legal contracting process.

Reconcile, process, and submit on-time payments for accuracy, ensuring proper financial coding for all daily, weekly, bi-weekly and monthly billing statements and invoices. Submits information to Finance Department for allocation to accounting units. Communicates billing discrepancies with all vendors for resolve of issues.

Assist with the company Leadership Conference as needed.

Assist with special projects as directed by department management.


SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Flexible scheduling with the availability to work weekends as needed

Advanced Word, Excel and database skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on delivering great customer service

Excellent time management with the ability to multi-task

Strong detail orientation with a focus on organization

Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment

Desired:

Experience in meeting or event planning

Contract and negotiation skills

Advanced Sabre computer reservation system experience

Continuing education in the travel industry related to applications for corporate travel and meeting planning

O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization. 

Total Compensation Package:

  • Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off

  • Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One

  • Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

  • Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs

  • Tuition Educational Assistance Programs

  • Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions,) age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please send an email to: [email protected] or call (800) 471-7431 option , and provide your requested accommodation, and position details.

Skills Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent GED
  • Flexible schedule with availability to work weekends as needed
  • Advanced Microsoft Word, Excel, and database skills
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Excellent time management and multitasking ability
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Experience in meeting or event planning
  • Contract and negotiation skills
  • Advanced Sabre computer reservation system experience
  • Continuing education in corporate travel applications and meeting planning

O’Reilly Auto Parts Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about O’Reilly Auto Parts and has not been reviewed or approved by O’Reilly Auto Parts.

  • Equity Value & Accessibility — Equity-style upside is strengthened by an Employee Stock Purchase Plan that allows eligible full-time team members to buy ORLY shares via payroll deductions at a discount, improving access to ownership. This creates a tangible wealth-building lever that is positioned as stronger than many retail peers’ stock purchase offerings.
  • Inclusive Benefits Coverage — Retirement access is broadened because both part-time and full-time team members are immediately eligible to enroll in the 401(k). Whole-person support also extends beyond full-time staff through O’Care Solutions, which is described as available to full- and part-time team members at no cost.
  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellness and support benefits are expanded through the Live Life Well program, which can reduce medical premium share when specific health criteria are met. O’Care Solutions adds lifestyle and wellbeing coverage through counseling and practical supports like legal/financial consults and caregiving resources.

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The Company
HQ: Springfield, MO
21,231 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

O’Reilly Auto Parts started as a single store and has grown into a leading retailer in the automotive aftermarket industry with more than 6,100 locations and counting. With more than 94,000 team members, O’Reilly has expanded into 48 states, Puerto Rico, Mexico, and Canada. O’Reilly, headquartered in Springfield, Missouri, has a deep commitment to serving our customers, community, and our team members. Our culture values make O’Reilly the best place to work and grow! Whether you're interested in running a local store, managing a distribution center, or climbing the corporate ladder, O’Reilly has a career path in which you can truly thrive. Find out what it means to Live Green at our Fortune 500 Company and come work at the O! Mission: O'Reilly Automotive intends to be the dominant supplier of auto parts in our market areas by offering our retail customers, professional installers, and jobbers the best combination of price and quality provided with the highest possible service level.

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