BCD Meetings & Events: Sourcing Manager
About Us: At BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E), we provide more than meeting and event planning services: we create connections that inspire, motivate, and change behavior for our customers. As the world's most trusted and innovative meetings and events agency, BCD M&E cultivates a culture of people, passion and purpose to drive business forward.
Headquartered in Chicago, with locations in 50+ countries across the world, BCD M&E's team of 1,500+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business, and ourselves.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Most importantly, we value our people and are committed to your success and continued growth. Learn more about us at bcdme.com/careers.
About the role: We are looking for a Sourcing Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role you will work along-side your team mates and with clients to ensure each event is placed in a top-notch location at the best possible price. You are an experience negotiator who understands the value of long-lasting relationships with hotel/venue partners. Sound like you? Read on!
As a Sourcing Manager you will: - Understand the differences of Virtual/Hybrid/Live program execution - Work with your peers and clients to understand meeting/event goals, flow and space requirements. Send RFPs to properties and venues that will be a great fit and field responses. You have a solid understanding of US cities and have experience working in a multicultural environment. - Vet viable supplier options and make appropriate recommendations. Prepare presentations as applicable. Be consultative in your approach. - Use your existing contacts and build new relationships with clients, vendors, NSMs, CVBs and sales teams. - Negotiate the best deals for our clients. Understand client needs, procurement practices, norms and expectations. Ensure no detail is left out. - Be nimble, problem solve and get creative. After all, the venue can make or break the event (and budget!).
You're good at: - Managing multiple priorities and being adaptable. You have exceptional problem-solving skills, are calm under pressure and work well in a collaborative environment. - Teamwork. It takes a village. - Establishing long lasting, professional relationships with clients, co-workers and vendors. - Virtual platform experience including WebEx, Veracast and ON24 - Cvent, Adobe and Microsoft Office Suite. - Providing superior customer service.
You might also have: - A college degree from a 4- year institution. - 3+ years in a venue procurement, purchasing or venue sourcing role.
You should know: - This role is virtual - Our standard working hours are 8:30 AM -5:30 PM with an hour break. - Covid vaccination might be required for this role.
How to apply: Click 'Apply Now' to be considered.
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