Sourcing Manager - Meeting & Event Venues

BCD

11d • $59,000 - $74,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Sourcing Manager, Meeting & Event Venues is accountable for creating and submitting proposal requests (RFPs) and sourcing and contracting hotels, venues, and ground transportation providers. This role involves consulting clients, scheduling site inspections, and acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to recommend venues, contracting terms, and best practices for client meetings and events.

Requirements

• CVENT experience is required
• Proven hotel sourcing & contracting, meetings management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows platform
• Flexibility in scheduling is a core requirement of the role.

Nice To Haves

• Travel industry and destination knowledge is a plus
• Certification in CVENT is preferred
• International experience a plus
• Pharma/Medical Device experience a plus
• CMP, CMM, HMCC or CMP-HC a plus

Responsibilities

• Work with the client to understand the meeting goals and objectives, the sleeping room, and space requirements. Be consultative in your approach.
• Make recommendations based on supplier relationships, budget, location, availability, goals, and objectives.
• Distribute, monitor, and analyze supplier Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for client meeting needs.
• Negotiate contracts for the best possible prices and concessions to meet savings expectations on meeting spend.
• Source preferred ground transportation providers and provide proposals to the group.
• Manage amendments and cancellation requests efficiently.
• Keep abreast of new destination options, well-priced seasonal destination options, and “hot date” offerings.
• Enter and update contracted details and negotiated savings in CVENT.
• Monitor hotel penalties for rebooking opportunities.
• Adhere to client compliance and performance management SLAs.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days
• A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
• Travel industry professional perks and discounts
• An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree