Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $50,000.00 - $75,000.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Medical insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Company-Sponsored Life Insurance
Short/long term disability insurance
401(k) with match
Parental leave
cell phone stipend
Home internet stipend
Paid vacation
sick leave
Holidays
Pet insurance
flexible spending accounts
Job Description
PRA is the market-leading business event management firm renowned for delivering unique experiences that engage hearts, minds, and businesses. Specializing in crafting creative, multi-sensory attendee journeys, PRA blends Passion, Reach, and Authenticity to provide exceptional events that leave lasting impressions. With local teams across the United States covering more than 29 top destinations and a remote execution team capable of planning events globally, PRA is a highly respected and innovative player in the corporate event management industry. The company embraces sustainability and social impact, actively working on initiatives such as carbon reduction, zero waste, supporting environmental organizations like the American... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 3 years of relevant event production experience
- Experience in DMC, corporate incentive travel, hospitality or related fields preferred
- Ability to supervise and manage Field Staff
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in interpreting contracts and financial documents
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple event programs
- Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays
- Ability to travel occasionally as required
- Knowledge of local venues and suppliers
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
- 3 years of experience in overseeing the execution of corporate meetings, client events, and other complex programs
- DMC, corporate incentive travel, hospitality or related experience highly preferred
- Ability to manage operations functions and effectively supervise and direct Field Staff
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse group of clients, supplier partners, coworkers and employees
- Ability to read, analyze and interpret client proposal requirements, contracts, financial reports and other legal documents
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, supplier partners 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 and venue staff, clients and supplier partners
- Working knowledge of attractions, hotels, parks, venues and supplier partners in the local area and ability to locate and vet new venues and supplier partners
- Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays
- Some travel required to support region and PRA system as needed
Job Duties
- Responsible for the logistical management and operational execution of client events and programs
- 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
- Meets with Sales team to go through details of a client's program and serves as primary client contact once event has been contracted
- Manages program changes during pre-planning and on-site, negotiating and up-selling
- Responsible for managing the expected gross margin for the event once contracted
- Orders, confirms and re-confirms all suppliers, develops relationships with supplier/partners, negotiates and contracts terms-of-service and price including, but not limited to service expectation levels, guarantees, cancellation, billing information, directions, etc.
- Ensures deposits for program have been received as contracted and billing is completed
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Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
Job Location
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