Develops profit, sourcing, and negotiation strategy
Utilizes technology tools for sourcing, tracking sourcing, and contracted volume
Qualifies vendor responses, proposals, contract process, and Addendums
Acts as point of contact for vendor destination management (DMC) meeting requests
Day to Day client management of program planning and deliverables, alongside the Client Services team
Works closely with Client Services, Creative, Hospitality, and Production dept’s on vendor negotiations, vendor performance, and unique programming ideas as they pertain to Hospitality programs
Maintains initiative-taking, a positive attitude, and an open line of communication with client and account teams to ensure understanding of deliverable timelines and roles and responsibilities
Responsible for accurate program forecasting and updating business management system with current financials up until the file is turned over to operations
Assist the Client Services team in planning site inspection materials
As needed, arrange brainstorm and creative sessions for destination and programming ideation
Maintain final electronic files through the process as required by company standard operating procedures
Prepare and conduct turnover meetings to the assigned Client Services Team
Develop and maintain excellent and professional working relationships with industry vendors and clients
Look to develop workflow that will help strengthen the cohesiveness between other departments
High-level of accuracy and diligence
Assist with RFPs, RFIs, presentation deliverables, and special projects as assigned
Requirements
Knowledge of MICE Industry
Minimum of 3 + years’ experience in planning, sourcing, and designing with a hotel, convention center, DMC, Production Company, or 3rd Party Agency
Strong Computer Skills: Excel, Word and PowerPoint