Venue Sourcing Executive

Description

My client, an international, niche Conference and Events organisation seek a Senior Venue Sourcing Executive to joint a busy Venue Sourcing Team as maternity cover on a 9 month FTC.

As a world class conference company, the Venues team is responsible for sourcing and liaising with international venues to host multiple events.

This is a hybrid role, with 1 / 2 days required in a London based office.

The right candidate will have amazing organisational skills, a passion for working with others and negotiating. You'll be responsible for multiple and simultaneous venue searches, working towards set deadlines and budgets. You will also work with various internal and external stakeholders.

Main duties include:

* Be responsible for end-to-end venue sourcing and contracting designated by the Head of Venues.

* Working with the project team to understand event objectives, agenda, flow and space requirements; creating venue brief.

* Use the Cvent Supplier Network.

* Reviewing and managing all incoming proposals in line with the business request and criteria.

* Presenting venue options and comparisons to internal stakeholders, ensuring each event has suitable space.

* Manage multiple stakeholders' expectations by keeping them informed at all stages of venue search.

* Request internal customer feedback and report on this for future use.

* Monitor and tracking sales, overall revenue and event size to assist decision in future.

* Negotiate rates and terms and conditions with venue to ensure costs remain within budget and mitigate risk.

* Review venue contracts and amend where necessary.

The right candidate will have at least 1 full years' experience in a venue sourcing role within the conference / exhibition / events and be available immediately to start a contract role.

Salary 30K – 33K plus bonus.

Apply now for immediate consideration

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