C2events Venue Sourcing Manager (Open to Remote)

Ita-Group-Inc; Wakefield; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

C2events is seeking a Venue Sourcing Manager (Open to Remote) to lead a global venue sourcing team and deliver exceptional venue solutions for clients across meetings, conferences and events. The role combines strategic leadership with hands-on venue expertise and requires strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

The ideal candidate will drive commercial performance, oversee complex sourcing projects, and contribute to agency growth while maintaining high service quality across UK

Qualifications

• Significant experience in venue sourcing within the meetings, events, hospitality or agency sector.
• Experience with pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated industry clients; knowledge of compliance.
• Proven ability to manage, coach or mentor team members.
• Excellent knowledge of UK & international venues and venue sourcing.
• Strong commercial awareness and profitability understanding.
• Excellent organisation and ability to manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the venue sourcing team and deliver solutions globally.
• Drive supplier partnerships, commercial performance and operational excellence.
• Act as senior client and supplier focal point, ensuring high service levels and value.
• Support new business activity and strategic development of the venue sourcing function.
• Analyse performance metrics to drive data-informed decisions.

Skills

Venue sourcing

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Negotiation

Contract terms

Operations mindset

Project management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Cvent

CRM systems

Job description

C2events Venue Sourcing Manager (Open to Remote)

Full Time West Yorkshire, Wakefield, GB

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1959

POSITION PURPOSE

The Venue Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading and developing the Venue Sourcing team while delivering exceptional venue solutions for clients across meetings, conferences, incentives and events globally. Combining strategic leadership with hands‑on venue expertise, the role oversees complex sourcing projects, supplier partnerships, commercial performance and operational excellence. The successful candidate will drive team performance, continuously improve sourcing processes and play a key role in supporting agency growth, client satisfaction and revenue generation.

The Venue Sourcing Manager acts as a senior point of contact for clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders, ensuring the highest levels of service, quality and commercial success across all venue sourcing activity. This role also plays an important part in supporting new business activity, departmental strategy and the ongoing development of the venue sourcing function.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Significant experience in venue sourcing within the meetings, events, hospitality or agency sector.
• Experience working with pharmaceutical, healthcare or regulated industry clients. Knowledge of industry compliance requirements.
• Previous experience managing, coaching or mentoring team members.
• Excellent knowledge of UK & international venues and strong understanding of UK & international venue sourcing.
• Proven experience negotiating venue contracts, rates and commercial terms.
• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of profitability drivers.
• Excellent organisational, planning and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines simultaneously.
• Outstanding communication, presentation and relationship‑building skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• Experience analysing performance metrics and using data to drive decision‑making.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and venue sourcing or CRM systems.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused approach with the ability to work effectively under pressure

DESIRABLE

• Experience within an events agency environment.
• Existing network of UK and international venue contacts.
• Experience negotiating preferred supplier agreements.
• Strong understanding of venue contracts and commercial terms.
• Experience using Cvent or other venue sourcing platforms.
• Understanding of sustainability initiatives within the meetings and events industry.
• Proximity to the Wakefield office and willingness to work within a hybrid model.

PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Collaborative leader who enjoys developing and empowering others.
• Client-focused with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Commercially minded and results driven.
• Calm under pressure and confident making decisions.
• Positive, proactive and adaptable.
• Strong problem solver with excellent attention to detail.
• Strategic thinker with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Passionate about the meetings and events industry.
• Professional, credible and approachable in all interactions.

WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE

• A motivated, engaged and high‑performing venue sourcing team.
• Strong supplier partnerships that consistently deliver value for clients and the agency.
• High client satisfaction levels leading to repeat business and referrals.
• Consistent achievement of commercial and operational targets.
• Accurate, high-quality venue proposals delivered within agreed timelines.
• Efficient, scalable sourcing processes and effective use of technology.
• Strong collaboration with internal stakeholders across the agency.
• Continuous improvement in team capability, service standards and overall performance.
• A venue sourcing function recognised internally and externally for excellence, expertise and commercial success.