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Job Location drjobs

Minnetonka, MN - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Qualifications

Education
College diploma or degree in related field.
Experience
Entry level. One year of relative Sourcing and/or Meeting Planning experience preferred.
Knowledge
Knowledge of web based registration tools is a plus.
Skills
Strong verbal written and presentation skills. Computer proficiency in Microsoft office suite. Strong multitasker who works well under pressure. Proven skills in negotiation and financial acumen preferred.
Abilities
Ability to remain calm and composed under stressful situations. Ability to lead a project. Ability to travel as required.

As a Associate Sourcing Specialist you are responsible for researching selecting and negotiating or actively assisting in the negotiation of bestinclass lowercomplexity venue options for smaller scale clients while upholding M&E sourcing standards and successfully tracking to SLAs.
Main Responsibilities
  1. Support Strategic Meetings Management (SMM) and lowercomplexity Venue Sourcing procurement clients through utilization of the Cvent tool as described by client agreement.
  2. Conduct hotel space searches for 100 of workload through Cvent. Basic understanding on the functionality of Cvent in order to advise and educate client users.
  3. Negotiate or actively assist in negotiating best possible rates and program concessions for the component of SMM Procurement leveraging client supplier relationships utilizing processes and procedures outlined in the client agreements.
  4. Ensure client is appropriately informed of and represented in all terms and conditions contained in the client contract process and their legal addendums.
  5. Build and maintain strong client knowledge by attending weekly conference calls to further define; redefine process and procedure.
  6. Proactively escalate potential client or supplier issues to manager / Account Director / IR for resolution. Involve client where appropriate.
  7. Stay current with supplier agreements relationships and industry trends through attendance at weekly team meetings supplier presentations educational trips and industry trade shows.
  8. Offer recommendations to team members not actively involved in SMM Procurement on a daily basis.
  9. Fully support the larger Strategic Travel & Event Procurement team through workload sharing and brainstorming opportunities.
  10. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Experience:

IC

Employment Type

Full Time

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