Production Housing Coordinator

Description:

The Production Housing Coordinator is responsible for recommending destination and venue options, negotiating with industry suppliers and initial budgeting for assigned meetings and incentives in the media and entertainment industry. The coordinator is responsible for supporting and consulting clients around site selection, contract negotiation & execution, savings generation & documentation, and properly updating technology information for all meeting and event types, all in accordance with client processes and tools. Financial responsibilities include; program benchmarking, cost savings negotiations and tracking, invoice payment and accruals. Coordinators will commit to building and maintaining strong client relationships while providing best-in-class meeting and event services. Additionally, may be responsible for creating strategic travel solutions that support the Media & Entertainment organization to solidify repeat business and new sales.

As a Production Housing Coordinator, you will
 

• Negotiate hotel and venue contracts
• Utilize and leverage preferred hotel agreements when negotiating hotel contracts
• Source destination, hotel, and venue options that meet the goals and objectives of the client
• Create, develop, price, and facilitate new and repeat business proposals, including, but not limited to destination, hotel, activity and event overviews
• Consult with client and/or Account Executive on best destinations based on budget, availability, goals and objectives
• Trouble shoot issues, propose solutions, and escalate to manager and Account Executive as needed
   

About You
 

• Previous purchasing/meeting planning experience
• You have knowledge of accounting and payment processes
• You have travel industry and destination knowledge
• You have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Knowledge of the media and entertainment industry is a plus
• CMP certification preferred