Design & Purchasing Manager

@ BI WORLDWIDE

Company Culture and Opportunity

At BI WORLDWIDE, we are committed to creating belongingness, with D&I as a priority. Join us as we expand our culture of inclusivity, collaboration, and authenticity.

Work Arrangement & Location

This is a hybrid role with 3 office days and 2 work-from-home days at our Minneapolis Metro headquarters.

Role: Travel Design & Purchasing Manager

The Travel Design & Purchasing Manager is the primary sales and event purchase & design support for BDDs in crafting incentive and meeting travel proposals. This role leads the process from design to contracting, ensuring competitive and creative travel programs.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead solution design sessions and recommend suppliers.
• Collaborate with client leaders on event design and budgets.
• Manage vendor RFPs, proposals, pricing, and contracts.
• Create competitive and creative travel proposals.
• Develop and lead client presentations virtually or in person.
• Respond to RFPs and RFIs efficiently.
• Travel for supplier/client inspections (15-20%).

Required Experience & Education

• Experience in travel design, buying, and hotel contracting preferred.
• Knowledge of destination/hospitality industry.
• Intermediate to advanced skills with Microsoft 365, especially PowerPoint and SharePoint.
• Bachelor's Degree; CMM or CMP certification is a plus.
• Strong problem solving and storytelling skills.
• Organized, creative, detail oriented, and service minded.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Compensation and Benefits

Base Salary Range: $85,000 to $90,000 (final offer based on background, experience, and skills). Additional company benefits details are available on the benefits page.

Key skills/competency

Travel design, purchasing, event proposals, contracting, budgeting, vendor management, Microsoft 365, presentations, client collaboration, problem solving.