Event Contracting Specialist

We are looking for a Event Contracting Specialist in Piscataway, NJ (hybrid) for a 6 months contract position.

Job Description:

Position: Event Contracting Specialist

Location: Piscataway, NJ (hybrid)

Duration: 6 months contract position

Client: Direct Client

Requirements:

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

· 2-4 years’ experience preferred with contract negotiation and document review in a procurement capacity (category of spend including, but not limited to: International and domestic hotels, conference centers, transportation, meeting management agencies, AV and other support services).

· 2-4 years’ experience in hotel sales and/or meeting planning industry.

· High proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel), and electronic mail applications.

· Excellent communication skills (verbal/written), time and project management skills, dedication to detail and the ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven environment.

· Must have advanced negotiation skills.

· Ability to work under pressure in a deadline driven team environment.

· Positive attitude and a supportive, team-based approach towards the attainment of departmental goals.

· Exceptional cultural awareness, judgment, and tact; routine interaction with various levels of employees and an international constituency of society/council/region officers, volunteers, and partner associations/institutions.

· Requires the ability to deal with difficult people and successfully meet objectives.

· Strong ability in problem solving/conflict resolution utilizing critical and strategic thinking skills for turnaround to positive outcomes to meet objectives.

· Exhibits good judgment and decision making on how to react to differing situations.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $35.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $35 - $40