Venue Sourcing Manager - Events

As the Venue Sourcing Manager, you key responsibilites will include:

• Research and identify potential venues based on client or event needs.
• Maintain a database of preferred venues, including pricing, capacity, amenities, and availability.
• To be the point of contact with clients when discussing venue requirements.
• Stay updated on venue trends, new openings, and industry best practices.
• Regularly attend FAM trips to meet new suppliers and venues.
• Present venue options with detailed comparisons, including cost analysis and logistical considerations both internally and to clients.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with venue representatives.
• Conduct site inspections to assess venue suitability, layout, and potential challenges.
• Ensure venue costs remain within the allocated budget.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and negotiate added benefits (Venue Commissions)
• Develop long-term partnerships with preferred venues to secure favourable deals.
• Track venue performance, cost savings, and contract negotiations.
• Provide post-event evaluations on venue performance and service quality.
• Act as the main point of contact for your client, and ensure all milestones are clearly communicated and met. Be consultative in your approach.
• Communicate effectively with all hotel & vendor partners. You'll handle hotel rooms, designing and communicating room sets, AV/Production needs, offsite events, ground transportation, and signage (and more!).