Regional Event Sales Manager
Candidates must be based in Seattle to be considered for this role. This role is able to work from home but candidates must also be able to attend client meetings, events, site inspections, etc. in person.
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.
Primary Responsibilities
- Responsible for increasing overall sales volume by developing key relationships with new accounts and growing existing assigned accounts while prioritizing delivery of outstanding client experiences and financial profitability
- Manage and maintain existing relationships with key accounts as well as focus on new business development to maintain a strong robust pipeline of opportunities
- Independently develop and execute dynamic visual proposals to prospective clients, following PRA's standard process while utilizing existing destination assets
- Work with the Experience Design team as needed to further develop proposal to create consistency in the region
- Conduct supplier outreach for availability, pricing, and local operations context
- Research, develop and maintain business relationships with supplier partners and vendors
- Act as the primary producer for a select segment of smaller programs, taking ownership from inception through full onsite execution
- Participate in industry related organizations, and local community to develop business andattain leadership status when possible
- Qualify leads and develop innovative program strategies to win business and achieve individual annual sales goal
- Partner with Experience Designers on proposal vision and program specifications to ensure completion of a solution that targets the client's goals and budget. Develop and execute dynamic presentations to prospective clients
- Arrange and conduct Site Inspections for clients, entertain clients and develop a personal rapport
- Finalize and close business with clients, arranging for program deposit and signed contracts prior totransitioning to event production team
- Quantify projected budgets (revenue and gross profits) for programs and enter into Salesforce for revenue tracking purposes and ensuring financial targets are achieved
- Manage travel and client marketing budgets and schedules for appropriate approval
- Initiate sales calls and follow up
- Update hoteliers and clients on a regular basis on new venues, services and destinations
- Be available during program for client contact and attend pre-cons when applicable
- Utilize Salesforce to track and respond to all referral leads from hotels and clients
- Work with Experience Designers and Event Producers to meet client expectations and create memorable experiences
- Follow up with clients on future program opportunities and generate system leads through the pay it forward program
- Remain current and knowledgeable of industry trends and developments
- Partner with and educate Global Sales team on local market and program opportunities
- Implement and execute business and marketing plan for destination
Qualifications:
- 5 or more years of experience in sales, specifically in a DMC, incentive travel, event management or related field preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Hospitality & Tourism, Business Management, Marketing, Communication, or related degree preferred
- Knowledge of client development including new business development, lead follow up, qualifying the client, proposal presentation and closing business
- Knowledge of program design and development, from inception through contract
- Proven ability to meet sales goals consistently
- Ability to provide solutions and/or resources to challenges/opportunities that may arise during the development and sale of programs
- Must be able to interpret, define and document complex program requirements
- Must be able to develop and maintain strong supplier/partner, hotelier, and community relations
- Must be able to negotiate with supplier/partners on behalf of clients for best locations, terms, etc.
- Must be able to professionally represent PRA at client meetings, site inspections, industry and association functions, supplier/partner meetings, and staff meetings
- Must be able to read, analyze, and interpret client proposal requirements, RFPs, contracts, financial reports, and other legal documents
- Must be able to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients and/or supplier/partners
- Must be able to prepare reports, write business correspondence, develop and write proposals and sales reports
- Must be able to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, supplier partners, and hoteliers
- Must be able to calculate program costs, percentages, profit margins, and perform other mathematical requirements involved in proposal development and contract negotiation
Salary: $80,000-$90,000 plus commissions
Benefits include Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with Company Match, Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Vacation Time and Paid Holidays, Paid Sick Time, Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, and others.
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