Sr. Pricing Manager (Events)

Opus Agency•Beaverton, OR

32d•$77,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Senior Pricing Manager (Events) prepares pricing estimates and documents for the RFP process, primarily for the Event Technology and Registration Team, and supports pricing for Account Management, Event Management, Creative, and Production services. The role follows Delivery Operations processes and contributes as an active member of the Delivery Operations team. It works with internal leaders and client financial teams to develop clear, accurate, competitive bids that align with client budgets and support event profitability. The position may also assist with client pricing calls, tracking group COGs, project setup in PSA, and high-level projects. The role requires someone who can manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, work independently and collaboratively, and communicate effectively with colleagues, vendors, clients, and senior leaders. It is based in Beaverton, Oregon, or may be performed remotely, with less than 5% annual domestic or international travel. The position has no supervisory responsibilities. Opus Agency is a global full-service event agency with more than 400 team members. It offers training, resources, and mentorship, and describes opportunities for professional growth and development.

Requirements

At least 5 years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, in event registration, event management, or sales operations for corporate events.
High attention to detail and ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with multiple competing deadlines.
Ability to adapt to multiple tool suites, such as Microsoft, Google, Slack, Zoom, Monday.com, and file shares.
Strong critical-thinking, organizational, and analytical capabilities.
Strong project management skills.
Exceptional professional integrity.
Strong verbal and written communication, presentation, and email skills.
Ability to interact with and present to senior-level employees and executive staff.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and work effectively within tight time constraints.
Ability to perform successfully in a high-stress, fast-paced environment, accept short-notice changes, and tolerate frequent interruptions.
Ability to maintain high levels of confidentiality.
Ability to work cooperatively with employees, vendors, and clients.
Professional presence, including strong communication and presentation, promptness, and appearance.
Flexibility and willingness to assist colleagues with work outside the role's regular requirements.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and contracts; write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and customers.
Ability to understand and interpret budgets and financial reports, explain basic financial matters, and interact one-to-one and in groups.
Ability to apply probability, statistical inference, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations, and to create, monitor, and understand budgets, debits, credits, and reconciliation.
Ability to solve practical problems with limited standardization and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is strongly preferred.
G Suite experience, including Google Drive, Docs, and Sheets.

Responsibilities

Provide timely, competitive pricing estimates for Event Technology and Registration team proposals using historical and industry knowledge.
Work with Business Development, Account Management, and Event Technology and Registration leadership to produce clearly defined bids.
Participate in client quality-assurance calls as needed to gather pricing details and address event billing questions.
Prepare estimates using provided templates and ensure pricing accuracy.
Work with Business Analytics to review event-hours analysis and help maintain event profitability.
Participate in team meetings.
Identify possible challenges and escalate them as necessary to support quick resolution.
Apply an understanding of agency business models and client financial management, including revenue, expenses, and pricing-related reporting.
Consult on and manage group COGs tracking as needed.
Assist with project setup in PSA, including time tracking and resourcing, as needed.
Assist with high-level projects as needed.
Maintain thorough knowledge of Opus operating procedures.
Collaborate with the client financial team to ensure pricing aligns with client budgets.
Self-manage work/life balance and take initiative to identify better ways for the team to work.

Benefits

Health and dental insurance with a choice of plans.
Employer-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
Option to elect additional life insurance and long-term disability insurance at the employee's expense.
Paid parental leave.
Pre-tax flexible spending accounts.
401(k) with employer match.
Flexibility in work schedules.
Generous time off.
Opportunities for growth and development.
Training, resources, and mentorship.