Venue Sourcing Meeting Consultant

HelmsBriscoe; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Venue Sourcing Meeting Consultant to join their dynamic team. This remote role allows you to work from anywhere in the UK, offering unlimited earning potential through a commission-based structure. You will engage with clients to understand their unique event needs and provide expert recommendations on venue options, ensuring a seamless planning experience. With strong support and resources, you can define your own success and adapt your business as your life evolves. If you're passionate about events and thrive in a flexible work environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Unlimited earnings potential

Flexible working hours

Work from anywhere

Strong support network

Training provided

Qualifications

• Sales and operational experience in events or hotel industry preferred.
• Skills in meeting planning and venue sourcing, including contract negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with clients to understand their meeting/event requirements.
• Provide tailored recommendations for the best venue options.

Skills

Event Management

Strong Communication

Research and Analysis

Negotiation Skills

Attention to Detail

Vendor Management

Time Management

Problem-Solving

Industry Knowledge

Technology Proficiency

Job description

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Key Considerations

Role: Venue Sourcing (including client acquisition).

Work location: WFH (Central or Southern UK).

Client or sourcing locations: Global.

Finances: 100% commission (unlimited).

Company Description

HelmsBriscoe is a global leader in hotel site selection and the placement of meetings and events. Our team of industry professionals streamlines the planning process by researching, contacting, and evaluating venues for organisations' meetings/events. Since 1992, our clients have benefited from our global reach, unsurpassed experience, and industry relationships. Our goal is to match each meeting/event with the best venue at the best value based on specific needs.

Role Description

This is a commission based remote role for a Venue Sourcing Meeting Consultant. The Meeting Consultant will work closely with their clients to understand their meeting/event requirements and provide tailored recommendations for the best venue options and assist up to and including the contract negotiation. All choose to work from where you want when you want with no geographical limit on where you clients are based or where their events take place.

With training, a strong support network, systems and resources in place this is an easy entry to taking control of your own future.

Key Benefits of HelmsBriscoe's Model

• Position allows you to define what success means to you.
• Work for yourself but not by yourself.
• Set your own goals. Set your own pace and be as busy as you choose.
• Work from anywhere for the clients you want to work with.
• No geographical limit to where your clients are based or book.
• Adapt your business as your life evolves.
• If money is your key success, unlimited earnings.

Preferred Prior Experience

• Sales and/or operational experience in the events or hotel industry.
• Meeting Planning and/or venue sourcing skills, including contract negotiation.

Skills

To be a successful venue finder and venue contracting specialist, a diverse set of skills are required that combine organisation, negotiation, communication, and industry knowledge detailed below. These can be learned skills you already have or that you gain during your training and ongoing journey.

• Event Management: Understanding the fundamentals of event planning and management, including logistics, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, vendors, and other stakeholders. Clear and concise communication is essential for negotiating contracts and resolving any issues that may arise.
• Research and Analysis: The ability to conduct comprehensive research to identify potential venues that meet clients' requirements. Analytical skills are necessary to evaluate venue options and compare pricing, amenities, and contracts.
• Negotiation Skills: Adeptness in negotiation to secure the best terms and rates for venue contracts. Strong negotiation skills can help you obtain favourable pricing, added services, and flexible terms.
• Attention to Detail: Being meticulous and detail-oriented is crucial for venue finding and contracting. You must carefully review contracts, and all relevant documentation to ensure accuracy and prevent any potential discrepancies.
• Vendor Management: The ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with venue representatives and other vendors. This skill allows you to navigate potential challenges, effectively communicate client needs, and resolve any issues that may arise during the planning process.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing your time and juggling multiple tasks is essential in this role. You may need to coordinate site visits, contract negotiations, and various other aspects of the venue finding process simultaneously.
• Problem-Solving: The capability to think on your feet and find creative solutions to challenges that may arise during venue selection and contracting. Flexibility and adaptability are key when unexpected obstacles occur.
• Industry Knowledge: Staying updated with current trends, best practices, and legal requirements related to venues and contracts. Familiarity with different types of venues, event regulations, and industry standards will enable you to make informed decisions.
• Technology Proficiency: Proficiency in using online databases, and other digital tools for venue searching, contract management, and organisation. Familiarity with tools like spreadsheets, CRM systems, and project management software can streamline your work processes.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

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  Other

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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