Arizona Design & Development Lead, Hospitality & Events

Cohera; Arizona; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (medical, vision, and

401(k) with employer match

Discretionary PTO and holidays

Paid sick leave

Job summary

Cohera is seeking a hospitality-oriented Design and Development Manager for our Arizona office to lead complex proposals and design high-impact events. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and vendors to craft client-centric programs that meet goals and budgets.

The role requires six+ years in hospitality with experience in proposal writing and event design, plus strong vendor relations and budgeting skills. This position supports a dynamic team delivering unforgettable experiences.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full proposal process—from concept to delivery for custom, high-impact programs.
• Own all aspects of proposal development, including ideation, narrative writing, pricing, formatting, and presentation delivery.
• Accurately scope and price all program components including décor, entertainment, venues, staffing, transportation, and activities.
• Write and adapt creative descriptions for client-facing materials such as activities/tours, venues, and restaurants.
• Conduct initial vendor outreach to confirm availability and collect service information.
• Maintain direct communication with Sales team and Strategic team during pre-sale phases.
• Coordinate site inspections and vendor bookings.
• Proactively manage timelines and workload to meet deadlines.
• Attend turnover meetings with Event Management and Sales teams.
• Join client meetings and attend industry events as needed.

Skills

Collaborative mindset

Attention to detail

Hospitality familiarity

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

Cohera is seeking a hospitality-oriented Design and Development Manager for our Arizona office to lead complex proposals and design high-impact events. You’ll collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and vendors to craft client-centric programs that meet goals and budgets.

The role requires six+ years in hospitality with experience in proposal writing and event design, plus strong vendor relations and budgeting skills. This position supports a dynamic team delivering unforgettable experiences.