Job Description
Start your journey with BCD: Grow, connect, collaborate and celebrate with our global team
Sourcing Manager - Meeting & Event Venues (Remote)
Full time, United States (Working hours will be 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pacific - but flexible for the right candidate)
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 a Sourcing 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
- 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
What we offer you
At BCD Travel, we work with highly motivated and passionate people. We value open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance. We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization. Sustainability and helping others is also high on our list. We make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.
About us
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.
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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 of Sourcing Manager - Meeting & Event Venues is between $59,000 and $74,000. The actual pay depends on your skills, qualifications, experience and geographical location.
We reserve the right to change schedules to accommodate operational needs. Flexibility in scheduling is a core requirement of the role.
Ready to join the journey? Apply now!
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 .
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