PRA Business Events operates as an event management firm, delivering unique experiences that move hearts, minds, and businesses forward. The Event Experience Designer will collaborate with various teams to create compelling proposals and oversee budget development for events, ensuring alignment with client goals and company standards.
Works collaboratively with Sales, Creative and Event Production to develop memorable and compelling proposals and presentations that follow the process and brand standards at PRA, while meeting the client's goals and objectives for their program.
Responsible for the development of quote details, costing and pricing in alignment with program development vision, sales and creative strategies, and client specifications.
Oversee complex quoting and budget development while identifying opportunities for efficiencies and gross profit maximization on all events.
Review and edit proposals/ information from supplier partners to maximize efficiencies and ensure compliance with budget and company policies and procedures.
Understanding of how to decipher the overview of a client's program, where there are opportunities for DMC services, and the best service options to propose.
Willingness to accept feedback and offer alternate service solutions, if requested.
Responsible for innovative Product research and development of service offerings, from the local, regional, and national supplier community.
Coordinate office product development meetings and deliver presentations to team members.
Research, develop and maintain business relationships with supplier/partners, negotiating preferential pricing and terms and conditions for repeat PRA business.
Responsible for ensuring that office sales tools, boilerplates, and product resource books are current, complete and available for team to use at any time.
Participate in client engagement process, site inspections and presentations with Regional Sales Managers as requested.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant experience, or a combination thereof.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Able to effectively manage and handle multiple diverse tasks simultaneously, while remaining detail oriented.
Proven ability to work and take charge in a team environment.
Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
Working knowledge of venues and supplier/partners in the area and ability to locate new venues and supplier/partners.
Comfortability working in Power Point and Excel templates is required.
Ability to work evenings and weekend hours as business needs dictate.
Preferred
2 years of event experience, DMC, hotel, corporate incentive travel, hospitality company or related is highly preferred.
Benefits
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with Company Match
Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Vacation Time
Paid Holidays
Paid Sick Time
Pet Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
PRA Business Events operates as an event management firm.
