Event Experience Designer

PRA Business Events•Orlando, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

PRA is hiring an Event Experience Designer for a hybrid role requiring an average of two office days per week. Applicants must be based in or near Orlando. The role collaborates with Sales, Creative, and Event Production to develop client proposals and presentations and to create event quotes, costs, and budgets that align with client goals, program vision, company standards, and business strategies. It also supports supplier research and relationships, office product development, sales resources, client engagement, site inspections, and presentations.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, equivalent relevant experience, or a combination thereof.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to manage 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 local venues and supplier/partners, and ability to locate new ones.
Comfortable using PowerPoint and Excel templates.
Ability to work evenings and weekends as business needs dictate.
Must be based in or near Orlando.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience in events, a DMC, hotel, corporate incentive travel, hospitality company, or a related field is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with Sales, Creative, and Event Production to develop compelling proposals and presentations that follow PRA processes and brand standards and meet client goals and objectives.
Develop quote details, costing, and pricing aligned with program vision, sales and creative strategies, and client specifications.
Oversee complex quoting and budget development, identifying efficiencies and opportunities to maximize gross profit.
Review and edit supplier-partner proposals and information to improve efficiencies and ensure compliance with budgets and company policies and procedures.
Assess client program overviews, identify opportunities for DMC services, and recommend appropriate service options.
Accept feedback and offer alternate service solutions when requested.
Research and develop innovative products and service offerings through the local, regional, and national supplier community.
Coordinate office product-development meetings and present to team members.
Research, develop, and maintain supplier-partner relationships, negotiating preferential pricing and terms for repeat PRA business.
Keep office sales tools, boilerplates, and product resource books current, complete, and available to the team.
Participate in client engagement, site inspections, and presentations with Regional Sales Managers as requested.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.