Event Experience Designer

Event Experience Designer

This is a hybrid role that works 2 days per week in office on average. Applicants must be based in/near Orlando to be considered for this role.

We're PRA, 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.

If you're curious, bold, and ready to build standout experiences, you'll find your place here.

Service Areas of Focus

Transportation

Tactical or logistical service offerings

Entertainment

Decor/ event theming

Tours & Activities

Teambuilding Activities

Offsite Venue sourcing

Restaurants / Dine-Arounds

Professional Staffing

Gifting

Primary Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Sales, Creative and Event Production to develop memorable and compelling proposals and presentations that follow the process and brand standards at PRA, while meeting the client's goals and objectives for their program.
• Responsible for the development of quote 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 gross profit maximization on all events.
• Review and edit proposals/ information from supplier partners to maximize efficiencies and ensure compliance with budget and company policies and procedures.
• Understanding of how to decipher the overview of a client's program, where there are opportunities for DMC services, and the best service options to propose.
• Willingness to accept feedback and offer alternate service solutions, if requested.
• Responsible for innovative Product research and development of service offerings, from the local, regional, and national supplier community.
• Coordinate office product development meetings and deliver presentations to team members.
• Research, develop and maintain business relationships with supplier/partners, negotiating preferential pricing and terms and conditions for repeat PRA business.
• Responsible for ensuring that office sales tools, boilerplates, and product resource books are current, complete and available for team to use at any time
• Participate in client engagement process, site inspections and presentations with Regional Sales Managers as requested.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required or requested.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Able to effectively manage and handle multiple diverse tasks simultaneously, while remaining detail oriented.
• Proven ability to work and take charge in a team environment.
• Exceptional analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Working knowledge of venues and supplier/partners in the area and ability to locate new venues and supplier/partners.
• Comfortability working in Power Point and Excel templates is required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekend hours as business needs dictate.

Benefits package includes Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, Company-sponsored Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) with Match, Parental Leave, Cell Phone and Home Internet Stipends, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and other optional benefit coverages.

Ready to discover where next begins?

PRA offers you room to grow, create, and step confidently into your next era.

When you join PRA, you'll have the opportunity for a creative, energetic, and inspiring career in sales, creative, operations, production and more.

Our Services

Activations * Experiential Marketing * Event Strategy * Experience Design * Interactive Installations * Themed Events & Décor * Adventures & Excursions * Dining & Culinary Experiences * Entertainment & Performances * ESG & Social Impact Integration * Team Building & CSR * Transportation & Logistics * Meeting Management * AV Management * Content & Messaging * Content Design & Production * Demo Experiences * Theatrical Design & Delivery