VENUE CONTRACT NEGOTIATIONS & MANAGEMENT

- Work with client to establish budget

- Establish parameters with client including: 

        -> headcounts, number of sleeping rooms, catering, audiovisual &/or meeting space needs

- Set up an event agenda / timeline to incorporate into negotiations

- Research pricing online & via other resources for multiple venues prior to making direct inquiries

- Inquire and negotiate prices, terms and concessions with multiple venues

- Provide proposals from each venue that meets the client's established parameters including:

        -> quotes, terms and a list of concessions

- Work with selected venue on drafting final contract

- Review final contract to ensure all prices, terms and concessions are accurate and accounted for

- Submit final vetted contract to client for review and signature

- Provide a bullet point timeline covering all contract terms & deadlines including: 

        -> deposits, attrition, cancellation, banquet event orders & final headcounts

- Remind client 2 weeks prior to each established deadline so that appropriate action can be taken