Do you have a passion for event planning? Do you like TV and Film? We're looking for a Events Sourcing Coordinator who enjoys both a buzz and a challenge to join BCD.
Events Sourcing Coordinator
Full-time, On Client Site: Culver City, CA
Account: Apple
We're BCD Travel, one of the world's leading corporate travel management companies with offices around the globe. We help our clients travel smart and achieve more. People join our company because we provide a dynamic work environment, where no two days are the same. And our people stay with us because we care about their work-life balance. But don't just take our word for it: we've been voted top place to work and recognized by Investors In People, Flexjobs and Forbes. is responsible for recommending hotels and vendors, sourcing and information seeking, and managing travel and event logistics for assigned events.
In this role you will be responsible for supporting and consulting clients around site selection, contract negotiation & execution, savings generation & documentation, and finding venues appropriate and conducive to client needs. Financial responsibilities include budget management, opening purchase orders, invoice payment and accruals. You will also commit to building and maintaining strong client relationships while providing best-in-class customer service.
A snapshot of this opportunity
Source and negotiate multiple hotel and event space options that meet the goals and objectives of the client
Utilize and leverage Client and BCD preferred hotel agreements when negotiating hotel contracts
Maintain up to date rooming and event grids to share often with properties and client
Stay on top of multiple emails regarding changes and additional needs
Make sure all information is passed on up to date and correctly to client
Site inspections/Walk throughs
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Manage amendments and cancellations requests efficiently and maintain supply chain performance metrics
How you can set yourself apart
Experience in television or film
Extensive experience in event/meeting planning experience
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
Knowledge of accounting and payment process
Strong understand of the travel industry and destinations
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 make the most of what they spend on travel. We give travelers innovative tools that keep them safe and productive and help them make good choices on the road. We partner with travel and procurement leaders to simplify the complexities of business travel, drive savings and satisfaction, and move whole companies toward their goals. In short, we help our clients travel smart and achieve more. We make this happen in 109 countries with a global client retention rate of 98%, the highest in the industry. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com .
Interested?
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