Event Producer

PRA Business Events • Honolulu, HI

3d • Onsite

About The Position

PRA is the leading destination management company (DMC) with 45+ years of experience across 32+ states and 100+ destinations. We believe destinations have power-and our people unlock its magic. We push past boundaries to transform ideas into business event experiences that connect, inspire, and endure. We love-and have fun-doing it. If you're curious, bold, and ready to build standout experiences, you'll find your place here.

Requirements

• Applicants must reside in Hawaii to be considered for this role.
• 5+ years of experience in Event Management of corporate meetings, client events, and other complex programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse group of clients, vendors and coworkers
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, vendors and hoteliers
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple programs with different deadlines
• Must be able to work well with all levels of management and staff, hoteliers, clients and vendors
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays
• Must be able to travel to neighboring islands

Nice To Haves

• DMC, corporate incentive travel, hospitality or related experience highly preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the logistical management and operational execution of client events and programs pre-and post-production
• Serves as the primary contact for the client during the pre-planning and operation of the client's program post-sale and ensures the expectations of the client are exceeded to promote client satisfaction and account retention
• Management of all vendor quotes, orders and acquiring required services
• Management of event staff, contracted vendors, and entertainers
• Management of all arrival and departure services, including the sourcing, contracting, and coordination of transportation vendors, airport greeters, and other service suppliers.
• Effectively manage multiple projects and responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Attend required client meetings both virtually and in-person
• Point of contact for hotel and client during planning process and onsite
• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
• Creation and management of program budgets
• Responsible for submitting preliminary and final billing statements for every program

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 and Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Parental Leave
• Pet Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed