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For 30 years, we have utilized three flexible delivery models: Embedded teams, Corporate Campus operations, and a Full-Service Agency.\nManaging over 37,000 events & projects annually across 110 countries, FIRST serves 130+ brands, specializing in Fortune 500 companies within the Financial Services, Technology, Healthcare, Media, and Professional Services sectors. FIRST is part of the broader Encore family of companies. Encore is a global leader in event production and technology.\nConsistently recognized for excellence, recent honors include 2026 Chief Marketer Agency of the Year, the Ad Net Zero Award for sustainability, and more.\nLearn more at www.firstagency.com\nWhat You Would Get To Do\n The Venue Sourcing Manager will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional service to clients through effective meetings management. This position is responsible for overseeing the venue sourcing process for various events. The role involves supporting clients with site selection services for meetings and events, reviewing venue contracts and client addendums for accuracy, negotiating terms where applicable, and developing and submitting RFPs (Request for Proposals) via Cvent. The Venue Sourcing Manager will ensure a seamless and successful venue sourcing process, meeting client needs and expectations.\nLimited domestic travel required for site visits.\nYour Contributions\nProvide site selection services for meetings and events\nDevelop and submit RFPs (Request for Proposals) via Cvent\nUse strong client communication skills in understanding business needs and where flexibility can be exercised while still supporting event objectives\nQuality control venue proposals to ensure venues/meeting space are viable for Event needs; think creatively to find solutions, and propose recommendations to meet business needs\nReview venue contracts and client addendums for accuracy and negotiate where applicable\nNegotiate space, rates, costs, concessions and terms of contract agreements\nProvide and track cost savings for the client\nSupport with reporting and/or commission collection as required\nCollaborate with planners on the team on proper pass off of event once sourcing/contract phase has concluded\nWork with the team to ensure adherence to the client’s standards of operation and policies; ensure compliance and risk guidelines are followed\nBe proactive with ideas and creative solutions \nConsolidate and keep information up to date in client systems, including Cvent, to fulfill client reporting requirements\nConduct site visits and assist onsite at events as required\nAttend industry events during and after work hours as necessary \nCultivate and maintain relationships external clients and suppliers\nContribute to the creation and deepening of a knowledge bank of venues, hotels, destinations, and services that ensures the FIRST team are providing expert advice and recommendations to clients\nHelp to train new joiners and/or mentor junior team members\nWhat We Are Looking For\n5+ years’ of experience with a strong focus on venue sourcing, and meeting planning, preferably within an agency and/or financial or consulting environment\nStrong knowledge of Cvent eRFP and budgeting modules\nProficient with Microsoft Office including Excel and PowerPoint\nNegotiating, risk management and contracting skills\nAdvanced project management skills, including budget creation, management and reconciliation\nExperience with high level conference and meeting management\nAbility to establish relationships and maintain a positive rapport with colleagues, clients, vendors, and suppliers\nStrong oral and written communication skills\nCreative problem solver, resourceful, and a team player\nAbility to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize heavy workloads and maintain attention to detail\nHighly organized with excellent time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet strict deadlines\nAt FIRST, we believe that the passion, creativity, and commitment of our teams drive our success. That's why we offer a range of benefits and perks to support your personal and professional growth\nPrivate Medical Insurance with BUPA from day one\n28 Days Annual Leave PLUS Bank Holidays\nPersonal Volunteer Day\n20 Days of Sick Pay each Year\nEnhanced Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)\nWellness Stipend\nComplimentary access to Headspace, Rocket Lawyer & Maven\nLife Insurance\nEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)\nCycle to Work Scheme\nSeason Ticket Loan\nMobile Phone Allowance\nPension Scheme Enhancements\nDiscretionary Bonus Structure\nGlobal Opportunities: With a presence in 7 countries worldwide, including headquarters in London, New York, and Singapore, you may have the opportunity to work on exciting projects across different locations.#LI-TS1 #LI-Hybrid\n\nFIRST is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. FIRST is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We stand firm: FIRST will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. 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