Supervisor, Event Venue Sourcing Operations

BCD•New York, NY

1d•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Supervisor, Event Venue Sourcing Operations role combines team leadership with hands-on management of sourcing programs, from venue research through contract completion. The role guides a high-performing team and serves as a point of contact for coaching, escalations, and process improvement, while ensuring service levels, data quality, and client expectations are met. It requires balancing strategy, attention to detail, and relationship-building in a fast-moving environment. This is an in-office role based in New York City, with travel of less than 25%.

Requirements

Ability to lead and support a team while managing individual sourcing work.
Ability to manage priorities and stay organized under pressure.
Ability to build client and supplier relationships and handle escalations.
Experience or capability in venue sourcing, budget preparation, and contract negotiation.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
Five or more years in the meetings industry, including planning, sourcing, and/or event execution.
Experience managing client relationships in a corporate environment.
A strong background negotiating with outside vendors and contract services.
Experience working in an SMM environment.

Responsibilities

Lead, motivate, and develop a team through coaching, performance feedback, training, and day-to-day support.
Manage workload, resources, and priorities to meet deadlines, service levels, and quality standards.
Build strong client and supplier relationships and handle escalations professionally.
Source venues, prepare budgets, negotiate contracts, and find solutions aligned with meeting goals and policy.
Manage sourcing programs from venue research through contract completion.
Support process improvement and maintain accurate systems, reporting, and documentation.