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Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc.

Hotel Event Sourcing Manager

Meetings & Incentives Worldwide, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia, United States, 30383

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Description No two days will be the same for this organized, efficient individual. The Event Sourcing Manager must work closely with the client to understand the meeting goals and objectives and provide venue and destination location services to achieve those goals. The Event Sourcing Manager must be able to work effectively and efficiently with the internal support team, external clients and vendors.

What You Will Do Here

Consult directly with client (external and internal) on meeting RFP requirements

Create and manage RFPs in web applications (Cvent)

Manage RFP life cycle: work with hotels/venues to clarify responses, prepare client response compare grid, consult with client on decision process, negotiate final terms and concessions and contract with hotel/venue

Track, report, and audit cost savings in web applications and on intranet

Actively participate in remotely based team calls

Partner with internal M&I Program Managers

Actively participate in hotel presentations/webinars

Coordinate client hotel and destination site inspections – attend as requested

Travel as directed by Manager (limited)

Traditional business hours, however, must be flexible to meet client needs, time zone differences and workload

Professionally participate in industry events, travel and potential speaking/training

Ability to manage multiple parties involved in RFP process: clients, hotel global sales, hotel sales, planning

Conflict/problem solving internally and with partner suppliers, clients

Ability to consult and drive business where it is best needed

Must be comfortable driving cost savings

Must be comfortable negotiating terms and extensive contract writing via managing needs of multiple parties – hotels/venues, client, internal planners, procurement

What You Will Bring

Strong knowledge of US and international destinations

Strong knowledge of hotel chains, brands and operating structure

Minimum 5+ years in Meetings Industry; Hotel sourcing experience a plus

College Degree or equivalent experience in Meeting Industry

Knowledge of Cvent Platform a plus

Fluent in English required, fluency in foreign languages a plus

Ability to travel

Strong written and verbal communications

Strong negotiation skills

Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, Web Applications (Cvent), SharePoint

What We Expect

Cultural Excellence

Role Expectations

Emotional Intelligence

What We Provide

Competitive salary

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance options

401K plan

Paid holidays

Accrued personal time off for vacation and sick leave

Laptop, additional monitor, and mobile phone

Global Giveback program for volunteer service

Remote Office / Work from home, or option to work in our corporate headquarters located near Milwaukee

Who We Are M&IW is a global event management firm specializing in virtual, hybrid, and in‑person experiences. As an entrepreneurial organization we place customers at the center of everything we do and prioritize their needs through our core values of quality, agility, flexibility, and innovation. M&IW is a third generation, privately held, certified Women's Business Enterprise in business for more than 50 years. Headquartered in Wisconsin, USA, and supported by a remote workforce across the US and in the UK, China, and Brazil. M&IW provides a portfolio of management services for meetings, events, incentives, conferences, and tradeshows including Event Management and Design, Event Sourcing, Attendee Registration and Reporting, Event Technology and Production, Creative Services, Event Marketing and Communications, Gifting and Engagement Strategies, Incentive and Recognition Solutions, Group Air Travel, On‑Site Execution and Staffing, and Event Analytics. Our consulting and enterprise services include Technology Implementation and Administration, Meeting Policy, Process and Optimization, Third‑party Governance, Executive Dashboards and Analytics, and Sustainability Best Practices and Tracking.

Seniority Level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Events Services

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