Detailed Job Description: 

• As a Sourcing Manager  you will be the mastermind behind some of our most talked-about events, gaining recognition for your outstanding contract negotiating and meeting planning skills.
• You will be provided with a stage for your talents with the opportunity to make a difference and feel valued at work. If you are passionate about our mission and believe you’d be an extraordinary addition to our team, we encourage you to apply.

• Cultivate a strong working relationship with the client by effectively communicating details of the program, anticipating client’s needs, and providing an elevated level of customer service.
• Meet with clients to discuss the vision of their event and hotel/venue wish list.
• Expertly RFP the perfect properties for your client.
• Proficient in negotiations to obtain the absolute best deal for the client.
• Remain the point person for the hotel and client throughout the contracting process, ensuring the contract is completed with a cherry on top.
• Possess organizational skills with finesse and have an interest in keeping every detail under control.
• Skilled at building relationships. Cultivate positive relationships with clients, suppliers, and teammates, creating a network of invaluable connections.
• Creative, proactively anticipate changes, and build innovative solutions.
• Coordinate and attend global site inspections when needed.
• May participate in re-negotiations or cancellation negotiations as needed
• Proactively develop positive relationships with multiple members of the client team, suppliers, team and support departments
• Act as a leader by promoting a positive team environment and assisting with onboarding new colleagues as needed

• 5+years in hotel procurement or equivalent
• Vast experience with Cvent and are not afraid of technology!
• Complete understanding on the functionality of Cvent to advise and educate client users
• Extensive knowledge of domestic destinations (international a plus)
• Proactive in understanding client needs and enacting change with a consultative approach
• Collaborative and passionate about building relationships
• Negotiate best possible rates and program concessions for the component of SMM Procurement, leveraging client supplier relationships, utilizing processes and procedures outlined in the client agreements
• Be knowledgeable of the client contract process, their legal addendums, ensuring client is appropriately informed of and represented in all terms and conditions contained within.
• Incredible communication skills to articulate vision, inspire, and motivate.
• Highly motivated at meeting timeline expectations.
• Self-starter, love to laugh, and manage the journey.
• A problem-solving mind that can handle any unexpected twist.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite
• 4-year college degree or equivalent experience
• Passion for providing unparalleled levels of hospitality and consultative service
• CMP preferred, but not expected.

The Company offers the following benefits for this position, subject to applicable eligibility requirements: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, short-term disability insurance, paid parking/public transportation, paid time off, paid sick and safe time, hours of paid vacation time, weeks of paid parental leave, and paid holidays annually – as applicable.