Sourcing Specialist/Meeting Planner

Genesys empowers organizations of all sizes to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform, organizations can accelerate growth by delivering empathetic, personalized experiences at scale to drive customer loyalty, workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements.

We employ more than 6,000 people across the globe who embrace empathy and cultivate collaboration to succeed. And, while we offer great benefits and perks like larger tech companies, our employees have the independence to make a larger impact on the company and take ownership of their work. Join the team and create the future of customer experience together.

The Sourcing Specialist / Meeting Planner plays a critical role in the strategic planning and execution of internal and external events-including conferences, sales meetings, offsites, and customer experiences. You will lead venue sourcing, vendor negotiations, budget alignment, and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure each event aligns with business goals and delivers value. We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Sourcing Specialist/Meeting Planner with experience using Cvent.

Responsibilities:

The primary responsibilities for this role include (but are not limited to):

Sourcing & Contracting

• Source and evaluate venues, hotels, and event spaces for domestic and international events

• Negotiate contracts with hotels, transportation, AV, and other third-party suppliers

• Secure competitive pricing, value-added services, and ensure compliance with internal procurement policies

• Track and report on cost savings and value delivery

Event Planning & Logistics

• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand event objectives, audience, and success metrics

• Develop detailed planning timelines and logistical documentation

• Manage event registration tools, attendee communication, and rooming lists

• Coordinate on-site logistics including catering, and technical requirements

Budget & Reporting

• Build and manage event budgets, track actuals vs. forecast, and reconcile post-event expenses

• Generate post-event reports, metrics, and feedback summaries to drive continuous improvement

Collaboration & Communication

• Work cross-functionally with marketing, sales, customer success, and executive leadership

• Act as the liaison between internal teams and external vendors

• Ensure a consistent and premium experience aligned with brand standards

Required Skills and Abilities:

• 5+ years of experience in event sourcing, meeting planning, or corporate event coordination (preferably in a tech or B2B environment)

• Proven experience in vendor negotiations and contract management

• Strong understanding of event budgeting and logistics

• Proficiency with event tech platform (e.g., Cvent.)

• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail

• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously

• CMP or similar certification is a plus

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Compensation:

This role has a market-competitive salary with an anticipated base compensation range listed below. Actual salaries will vary depending on a candidate's experience, qualifications, skills, and location. This role might also be eligible for a commission or performance-based bonus opportunities.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance.

• Telehealth coverage

• Flexible work schedules and work from home opportunities

• Development and career growth opportunities

• Open Time Off in addition to 10 paid holidays

• 401(k) matching program

• Adoption Assistance

• Fertility treatments

More details about our company benefits can be found at the following link:https://mygenesysbenefits.com

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About Genesys:

Genesys empowers more than 8,000 organizations in over 100 countries to improve loyalty and business outcomes by creating the best experiences for their customers and employees. Through Genesys Cloud, the AI-powered Experience Orchestration platform, Genesys delivers the future of CX to organizations of all sizes so they can provide empathetic, personalized experience at scale. As the trusted platform that is born in the cloud, Genesys Cloud helps organizations accelerate growth by enabling them to differentiate with the right customer experience at the right time, while driving stronger workforce engagement, efficiency and operational improvements. Visitwww.genesys.com.

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