Our Company

Unbridled is an event management, production, and creative agency delivering intentionally crafted events through our customer-focused approach to creative design, attendee management, program logistics, production, and travel. We believe that in an unbridled atmosphere, talented people are unleashed to imagine and intentionally craft solutions and services that amaze our customers. Our values drive everything we do....and differentiate the Unbridled Brand. We collaborate in each other's destiny, foster a culture of authenticity, and are a business of radical generosity. It's part of why we have a 99% client retention and less than 15% annual employee turnover.  You will thrive at Unbridled because we focus on relationships, keep clients first, and put people before process.

Job Description

We’re looking for a passionate, energetic, flexible, and reliable individual who has a passion for sourcing hotel venues. This individual will facilitate the sourcing process and contract negotiation for the sales and account management teams. The Sourcing Manager acts as a subject matter expert, providing superlative customer service and consultation in all aspects of destination and hotel property research and analysis.

The right individual for this position has a passion for supporting other teams, is well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously. The ideal candidate needs to manage tight time constraints, multiple changes with short notice, and tolerate frequent interruptions while maintaining a positive and enthusiastic outlook

Successful candidates will have the following:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 2+ years of direct work experience in hospitality or meetings industry
• Cvent, MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint experience 
• Proven excellence in delivering exceptional customer service through a sincere desire to help others
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients, colleagues and industry contacts
• Demonstrated ability to execute tasks autonomously while thriving in a team environment
• 2+ years experience in hotel/venue sourcing
• 2+ years experience in hotel/venue contract negotiation

What you would be doing at Unbridled: 

• Conduct discovery meeting with internal customer to determine program requirements
• Prepare in-depth Request for Proposal (RFP) and distribute to qualified hotels and venues
• Evaluate proposals and compare to required function space, sleeping room block, requested concessions, and contract language requirements
• Summarize viable hotel options in company template
• Confidently provide hotel and venue consulting to internal customer and offer recommendations
• Maintain communication with hotels on proposal status in a timely manner
• Negotiate hotel and venue contracts representing client’s interest at all times; maximize savings and minimize risk
• Utilize legal counsel-approved and client specific contracts and addendums as needed; ensure both program specific and basic terms and conditions are accurate and legally protect client
• Communicate with internal customer on key hotel and venue contract deadlines
• Follow internal policies and procedures for contract turnover
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers through active participation in approved industry events
• Take initiative to stay up-to-date on industry trends; share knowledge with colleagues and clients as applicable
• Effective communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Self Driven
• Minimal Travel
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office Outlook, Word, Excel, and Cvent
• Embody the Unbridled brand and culture, including: character, change, credibility, and community
• Flexibility to start immediately

Comprehensive Benefits Package: 

Unbridled provides a comprehensive benefits package to all Unbridled employees, as well as other perks and work-life integration. The package includes:

• Health & Dental Insurance
• FSA & HSA Plan Options
• Vision Insurance
• Company Paid Life, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401k Plan with Discretionary Company Match
• Employee Loan Program
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Community Service Leave
• Nine (9) Paid Holidays
• Monthly Parking Pass
• Professional Therapy Benefits
• On Site Gym Access
• Cell Phone Allowance

We are committed to making Unbridled a place where you will love to work. In addition to our extensive benefits package we also offer things like company retreats, excellent and continual training, a company advocate program for new hires, wellness days, company social events, awards to empower employees to recognize colleagues. Employees earn more PTO as they are with the company longer, because work-life balance is important to us. We also have monthly Friday Forums where employees have a chance to hear from different members of the company regarding important updates and communications. And, did you know we work out of a historic mansion? Unbridled is like your home away from home, or your second family, as many employees like to say.