Position Summary:

As part of the Marketing, Communications and Events group, the Director, Strategic Sourcing will report to the Vice President, Meetings and Events and will be primarily responsible for selecting and contracting citywide meetings for major conferences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Oversee site selection and bid process for major meetings.
• Oversee major meetings hotel and convention center contracting.
• Lead strategy on major meeting contract management.
• Lead major meetings contract fulfillment through housing management.
• Oversee advance and onsite registration technology.
• Oversee budget including revenue reconciliation and expense payments for all of Meetings & Events.
• Manage team of 4 managers of planning, housing, registration, and budget.

Qualifications:

• 10 years of site selection experience with convention centers and hotels.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, adapt, and manage short & long-term plans and strategies
• Exceptional negotiation skills and techniques
• Exceptional communication skills—verbal, written, and presentation
• Strong customer relations and interpersonal skills with a high level of response to all inquiries
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Organizational Overview:

The National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) is a team of professionals dedicated to providing world-class service to over 1.5 million REALTORS® working in the United States and around the world. The real estate industry is fast-paced and fast-changing--each year, our members participate in the sale, lease, and management of billions of dollars in real estate. As in every industry, our members’ value proposition is constantly being challenged by innovation.

It is our mission to help REALTORS® navigate that change and thrive in their careers. We cannot do that without the ideas, passion, and commitment from our talented employees. As our greatest assets, employees are offered their pick of competitive benefits/perks and flexible work options. NAR is certified as a Great Place to Work®. Our most successful employees are committed to our Core Values, which are: