Sourcing Manager - Meetings & Events Venues

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Sourcing Manager - Meeting & Event Venues (Remote)

Full time, United States

Candidates must be willing to work Eastern or Central time zone hours

You will be accountable for creating and submitting proposal requests (RFPs) and sourcing and contracting hotels, venues, and ground transportation providers.

The Sourcing Manager, Meeting & Event Venues is accountable for consulting clients and scheduling site inspections to ensure we provide the best results for our client's meetings and events. You will act as the SME (Subject Matter Expert), recommending venues, contracting terms, and best practices.

As aSourcing Manager - Meeting & Event Venues, you will

• 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.

About you

• Travel industry and destination knowledge is a plus
• CVENTexperience 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), Windows platform and Adobe Pro

About us

We're a market leader in travel management: We help people and companies travel smart and achieve more, and our clients include some of the world's best-known and most innovative business and consumer brands. We operate in more than 100 countries, and the majority ofour 10,000+ people workvirtually (because a 10-second commute usually makes awesome sense). We're committed to sustainability and to driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Learn more aboutBCD Travel.

Your life at BCD

Working at BCD means connecting, collaborating and celebrating. You'll be part of a virtual, dynamic and flexible work environment that fosters a good work-life balance so you can focus on what makes you happy. But don't just take our word for it! Hearwhy people join BCD and more about the great perks ofLife at BCD.

You'll be offered

• 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

At BCD Travel we value you, our culture and success is defined by you. We carefully consider a wide range of compensation factors, including your professional background and experience. The salary range for candidates in applicable jurisdictions in the US for the position ofSourcing Manager - Meeting & Event Venues is between $58,000 and $65,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location.

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We're dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you're excited about a role, but your experience doesn't align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.

We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at careers@bcdtravel.com.

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