Design and Development Manager San Diego, CA

Chula Vista, CA, USA|Onsite

Job Overview

Employment Type

Full-time

Compensation

Salary

Range $65,000.00 - $75,000.00

Work Schedule

Flexible

Weekend Shifts

Benefits

competitive salary

Incentive eligibility

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid holidays

Paid sick leave

401(k) with employer match

Short term disability insurance

long term disability insurance

basic life insurance

voluntary life insurance

paid DMCP and/or CMP certification

Paid industry memberships

Job Description

Cohera is a leading company based in San Diego, CA, specializing in designing and delivering custom, high-impact hospitality programs. Renowned for its commitment to client satisfaction and innovative solutions, Cohera operates within the hospitality and event management industry, providing tailored event design, destination management, and comprehensive program support. The company values creativity, integrity, and operational excellence, ensuring each client receives personalized services that align with their unique goals, budgets, and brand identity. Cohera's team collaborates seamlessly to support all phases of program development and implementation from proposal generation to vendor and tariff management, creating exceptional, memorable experiences through meticulous planning and strong partnerships with local vendors and destinations.

The role open at Cohera centers around proposal development and program support within the hospitality sector. This is a full-time position offering a competitive salary ranging from $65,000 to $75,000 annually, reflecting experience and skill level. The ideal candidate will independently manage the full proposal process spearheading custom program ideation, accurate pricing, and collaborative communications with sales and strategic teams, while maintaining top-tier client service standards. Responsibilities also include vendor research and tariff management, ensuring cost-efficient and high-quality program components are consistently sourced and maintained. The individual will collaborate closely with marketing to enhance client-facing materials and remain current on market trends, venues, and services to enrich proposal content.

This position requires advanced project management skills, creativity in storytelling, and the ability to tailor content to client-specific needs, delivering engaging and effective proposals that contribute to business growth and client retention. Flexibility to work occasional late hours and weekends is necessary to meet deadlines and ensure timely project completion. Cohera offers a supportive environment where employees are encouraged to innovate, work collaboratively, and develop professionally. This role embodies the company's commitment to quality, flexibility, and client-centered solutions in a fast-paced and dynamic workplace, making it ideal for candidates passionate about hospitality, event design, and destination management who thrive in a challenging yet rewarding atmosphere.

Job Requirements

Minimum of six years work experience with a minimum of three years in hospitality
At least one year work experience in proposal writing event design creative marketing or destination management
Proficiency in client relations detailed budget management event design contract management and vendor relations
Strong pricing formatting and creative storytelling abilities required
Advanced writing and creative storytelling skills
Ability to develop customized client-specific content
Exceptional project management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Knowledge of the local destination offerings such as restaurants clubs festivals tours and venues
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Canva
Ability to work late hours and weekends as needed
Ability to manage internal paperwork and financial documentation
Willingness to act independently and meet deadlines
Ability to attend networking and industry events

Job Qualifications

Minimum six years work experience with at least three years in hospitality
At least one year work experience in proposal writing event design creative marketing or destination management
Proficiency in client relations detailed budget management event design contract management and vendor relations
Strong pricing formatting and creative storytelling skills
Advanced writing skills and ability to develop customized client-specific content
Exceptional project management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Knowledge of local destination offerings such as restaurants clubs festivals tours and venues
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel PowerPoint and Canva

Job Duties

Independently lead the full proposal process from concept to delivery for custom programs ensuring alignment with client goals budget and brand identity
Own all aspects of proposal development including ideation narrative writing pricing formatting and presentation delivery
Accurately scope and price all program components including decor entertainment venues staffing transportation and activities
Write and adapt creative descriptions for client-facing materials customizing standard content when necessary
Conduct initial vendor outreach to confirm availability and collect service information
Maintain direct communication with Sales and Strategic teams during pre-sale phase including calls meetings site visits and presentations
Maintain holds for venues and vendors ensuring timely release or confirmation
Coordinate site inspections including vendor bookings and payment logistics
Research evaluate and communicate with vendors to obtain cost-effective quotes
Introduce vendor vetting process and initiate onboarding
Update and maintain an organized tariff library and execute tariff projects
Support ECS inventory maintenance and accuracy
Align proposal content with client expectations and pricing parameters
Support familiarization tours and sales-related activations
Collaborate with Marketing to contribute destination-specific content
Ensure accuracy in pricing margins timelines and vendor documentation
Manage internal paperwork including deposit invoices vendor payments and expense submissions
Maintain mastery of internal tools serve as a resource
Proactively manage timelines workloads and cross-functional coordination with minimal oversight
Join client meetings and industry events as needed
Carry out Quality of Work Responsibilities including teamwork initiative honesty integrity client satisfaction and innovation