Sourcing Manager – Meeting & Event Venues

Role Overview

• 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

Requirements

• Travel industry and destination knowledge is a plus
• CVENT experience is required; certification is preferred
• International experience a plus
• Pharma/Medical Device experience a plus
• CMP, CMM, HMCC or CMP-HC a plus
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent work experience
• Proven hotel sourcing & contracting, meetings management
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Windows platform

Benefits

• Flexible working hours and work-from-home or remote opportunities
• Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
• Generous vacation days so you can rest and recharge
• 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