BCD Meetings & Events
Venue Finding Specialist
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Venue Finding Specialist
About BCD Meetings & Events (BCD M&E)
At 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 60+ countries across the world, BCD M&E’s team of 2,000+ 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’re looking for people who want to be part of something special, can rise to our standards, and bring their unique perspectives to the table.
While we can’t guarantee every day will be the best, we can promise a community of empathetic people, a flexible workplace with awesome perks, and challenging work that makes a difference.
Explore what life is like at BCD M&E.
About The Role
Join our global client operations team as a Venue Finding / Sourcing Specialist, where you’ll be at the heart of crafting unforgettable experiences for our clients! In this dynamic role, you’ll excel in negotiations, sourcing premium venues, and ensuring every detail aligns perfectly with our clients’ events. If you thrive on making connections and possess an acute eye for detail, we’d love to hear from you.
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure Request for Proposal (RFPs) meet all client needs for hotel and non-hotel suppliers.
- Maintain the highest level of quality, professionalism, and integrity in all supplier engagements.
- Negotiate supplier contracts to secure the best possible prices, discounts, and concessions—delivering cost savings aligned with client budget expectations.
- Act as a strategic advisor throughout the sourcing process, offering tailored suggestions to achieve meeting success in proposed venues.
- Develop availability grids with viable options, tracking shifts from initial quotes to negotiated terms.
Requirements & Skills
What You’ll Excel At
- Negotiating contracts that deliver superior value for money.
- Using the Cvent RFP tool with confidence.
- Building and sustaining relationships with clients and vendors, ensuring seamless collaboration.
- Managing multiple venue sourcing projects with efficiency and creativity.
- Presenting venue options to stakeholders in clear, compelling formats that highlight your expertise.
- Staying ahead of industry trends to curate tailored, cutting-edge recommendations.
- Leveraging data management and vendor communication tools effectively.
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Experience You’d Have (Preferred)
- Familiarity with venue booking software.
- Prior experience sourcing venues for financial services clients.
Work Details
- Location: UK Remote role.
- Working Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM with a 1-hour lunch break.
The Perks
A Flexible and Adaptive Workspace
- Tailored flexibility to thrive in the way you work best.
Room to Grow
- Challenges drive growth, with learner-focused development opportunities.
- Own the trajectory of your career within BCD M&E.
Everyone’s Voice Matters
- Curiosity, empathy, and open dialogue fuel our culture.
- Every voice is heard, respected, and considered.
New Adventures Await
- Opportunities to explore diverse roles across the world, from meeting planning to global leadership.
Comprehensive Benefits
- Healthcare, retirement planning, and education support.
- Travel discount, hotel partnerships, and employee recognition programs.
- Volunteer programs and sustainability initiatives.
A Supportive Culture
- Leaders lead with positivity, trusting you to own your growth.
- Consistency in empathy and encouragement every step of the way.
The best kind of workplace starts with people who love what they do. Ready to inspire connections and drive change? We’d love to meet you.
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