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At Augeo, we're passionate about providing an inclusive workplace that values diversity and our sustainability initiatives. Everyone is welcome - our employees are comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be you, reach your full potential.

We work hard, we play hard and, most importantly, we care to our core about our teams and each other. We over-communicate around everything...especially while we navigate our new hybrid world.

Summary:

This role takes the lead in shaping unforgettable experiences - driving the entire event design process from site searches and venue selection to recommendations, budgeting, and contracting. The ideal candidate is personable, highly organized, and a confident communicator who thrives on collaboration. Because this position works closely with account teams to support the sales process, building strong, trusted client relationships is essential. If you excel in fast-paced environments and love managing multiple projects at once, this is your opportunity to shine.

As an Event Sourcing Manager, you’ll kick off each new opportunity by uncovering event objectives and sourcing hotels, venues, and creative solutions tailored to each proposal’s unique requirements. You’ll partner with the sales team to present recommendations, guide clients through options, and ensure a seamless transition into contracting - requiring exceptional attention to detail and sharp critical thinking every step of the way.

You’ll spend your days on the following:

Client & Event Management

• Work seamlessly with clients, internal and external, as new projects come in.
• Clearly understand each client’s event objectives, preferences, and priorities.
• Accurately capture and maintain all event details, due dates, and special requirements.
• Maintain clear and proactive communication with clients on expectations, timelines, and next steps.
• Work with each client on internal contractual agreements (Statement of Work, Letter of Agreement, etc)

Destination Expertise

• Serve as a subject-matter expert in hotels, brands, and global destinations. Knowledge of travel supplier operations, overall capabilities/range of services.
• Conduct research on venues, activities, destinations, and proposal components while mastering client brand standards and culture.
• Review and analyze hotel and venue proposals to determine the best fit for each event.
• Stay current with industry trends, new destinations, and market shifts—and infuse creativity into every proposal.
• Proactively share insights, including new hotel openings and relevant industry updates.
• Ability to travel to destinations for supplier/client inspections

Event Sourcing

• Source venues and event options through Cvent or other appropriate channels.
• Ensure all details provided to hotels or venues are accurate and complete.
• Compile hotel grids and sourcing results into polished, visually compelling presentations.

Budgeting & Proposal Development

• Develop accurate, comprehensive budgets in Excel that incorporate all required event components, including costings from internal teams, hotel proposals, DMC proposals, and all vendor submissions.
• Build detailed, client-ready PowerPoint decks that clearly present all key information and proposal elements.

What you need to be successful in this role:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience events, at least 2 of which include working with Cvent and hotel contracts.
• Contract Negotiation Skills:?Extensive experience negotiating hotel and venue contracts, with a strong understanding of key terms and risk mitigation.
• Advanced Cvent Expertise:?Proficient in sourcing, reporting, and managing events within the Cvent platform.
• Client Communication:?Able to communicate clearly, confidently, and professionally with clients at all levels. Develop & lead presentations to clients virtually or in person.
• Organizational Skills:?Highly organized with strong attention to detail in managing timelines, documentation, and deliverables.
• Multitasking Ability:?Capable of managing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Prioritization Skills:?Skilled in assessing workload and determining which tasks or projects require immediate focus.
• Highly proficient in building and managing detailed Excel budgets, with a strong understanding of program flow and the ability to translate vendor proposals into comprehensive financial models.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Benefits of joining team Augeo:

• We offer Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with additional perks through third party vendors offering more virtual and in person care at your fingertips (must be in select locations)
• We offer paid Long-Term disability and Life Insurance
• HSA/FSA plans
• We offer varying voluntary benefits such as critical, hospital, pet coverage and much more
• Employee benefit education, campaigns and wellness opportunities
• 401k retirement matching and financial planning resources
• Education reimbursement
• Several EAP resources
• 13 paid holidays and PTO time
• Rewards, incentives and gamification for birthdays, Work-aversery's, professional and personal milestones, company involvement and kudos
• Employee referral bonuses
• Employee group opportunities
• Fun, casual and flexible working environment that embraces the hybrid workstyle
• Career growth opportunities
• Summer internship program