Venue Sourcing Consultant

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 1,800+ people are committed to sustainability and driving success for our customers, our business and ourselves. Our values are at the heart of everything we do, and we look for people that want to be a part of something special, can rise to our standards and love to bring their unique perspective to the table.

While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best (who can?), we can promise a community of people who genuinely care and lead with empathy, a flexible workplace with awesome perks and challenging work that means something. 

See what life is about at BCD M&E at bcdme.com/careers

Venue Sourcing Consultant

About the role:

As a Venue Sourcing Consultant, you will be responsible for sourcing suitable venues for our corporate clients' meetings and events, ensuring that their expectations are exceeded through high-quality and professional service.You will manage the entire inquiry process, from understanding client requirements to negotiating contracts and finalizing bookings.

As a Venue Sourcing Consultant you will:

• Understand client service level agreements and contractual requirements  
• Manage all incoming inquiries and emails  
• Conduct thorough research to identify suitable venues  
• Create and submit Requests for Proposals (RFP) using Cvent and other platforms  
• Negotiate rates and terms with venues  
• Organize and attend site visits as needed  
• Maintain data integrity and track savings in Empower  
• Develop and nurture relationships with key industry contacts and clients  

You're good at:

• Building and maintaining relationships with clients and suppliers   
• Negotiating effectively to maximize savings and additional value for clients  
• Demonstrating exceptional organization and attention to detail  
• Working collaboratively within a team while embracing change productively  
• Performing under pressure and meeting deadlines without compromising quality  

You might also have: 

• Two to three years' industry experience, particularly in …