Central Event Experience Designer
PRA Business Events
- Chicago, IL
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Works collaboratively with Local Teams, Sales, Operations and Production to develop memorable, and compelling proposals and presentations that follow the creative process and brand standards at PRA.
- Responsible for the development of quote line item 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 cost savings on all events.
- Review and edit proposals from supplier partners to maximize efficiencies and ensure compliance with budget and company policies and procedures.
- Responsible for innovative product research and development of service offerings.
- Collaborate with leaders and peers on product development, standard operating procedures and tools to enhance our service delivery and roll out to the system.
- Research, develop and maintain business relationships with supplier/partners.
- Participate in client engagement process, site inspections and presentations with regional teams as requested.
- Responsible for ensuring that templates, training and curriculum for the role are current, complete and available for team to use at any time.
- Assist in developing educational sessions and material for the functional team.
- Participate in initiatives from both the strategic company level as well as functional initiatives as assigned.
- Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.
- Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant experience, or a combination thereof.
- 2 years of event experience, DMC, hotel, corporate incentive travel, hospitality company or related is highly preferred.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Experience with developing processes and supporting materials.
- Knowledge of Microsoft office suite with a strong skillset in Excel.
- Able to effectively manage and handle multiple diverse tasks simultaneously, while remaining detail oriented.
- Proven ability to work and lead in a team environment.
- Working knowledge of venues and supplier/partners relationships and sourcing and ability to locate new venues and supplier/partners.
- Ability to work evenings and weekend hours as business needs dictate.