Sourcing Specialist

What will I do?

• Simultaneously manage relationships and workloads of assigned salespeople.
• Create and maintain event RFPs (Request for Proposals) via Cvent software ensuring accuracy in format and required data within agreed-upon deadlines.
• Create and maintain hotel proposal summaries via Cvent and provide to the assigned sales staff.
• Provide detailed reviews of bids to specific assigned salespeople in a timely and efficient manner.
• Develop and maintain relationships with hotel, Destination Management Companies, City Visitors Bureau, and industry partners.
• Attend and participate in supplier sponsored presentations and events, virtually and in-person, which may at times occur outside of normal business hours.
• Attend virtual and in-person staff meetings, as well as industry conferences, and assist onsite with partner presentations.
• Recommend properties and destinations based on event details.

Required Education and Experience

• A High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• A minimum of 2+ years of hotel sourcing and Cvent experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organizational, and MS Office skills.
• Effective time management, attention-to-detail, and people skills.
• Team player who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume work environment with a proven ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Proven experience effectively multi-tasking and networking.
• Must be able to work standard business hours, and may need to adjust work schedule depending on location of assigned salespeople.