Design and Development Manager Las Vegas, NV

Cohera; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Discretionary PTO

401(k) with match

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Job summary

Cohera in Las Vegas, NV, is seeking a Design and Development Manager to lead complex proposals and coordinate program development from concept to delivery.

The role emphasizes cross-functional leadership, vendor relationships, and collaboration with Sales and Marketing to ensure client satisfaction and successful program outcomes. Flexibility for late hours and weekends may be required to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Maintain vendor relationships and manage pricing, logistics, and on-site coordination during pre-sale and turnover.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the proposal process from concept to delivery for high-impact programs.
• Lead pricing, formatting, and presentation delivery for client proposals.
• Coordinate vendor outreach, site inspections, and tariff management.
• Collaborate with Sales and Marketing to align proposals with client goals and destination opportunities.
• Maintain communication with Sales and Strategic teams throughout the pre-sale phase.
• Adjust program scope, budget, and logistics to meet deadlines and stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Proposal development

Vendor management

Project management

Client communication

Budgeting

Job description

About / Careers / Design and Development Manager, Las Vegas

Design and Development Manager

Las Vegas, NV

What We Offer You

• A competitive salary based on experience.
• Incentive eligibility based on program size and profitability.
• Health insurance coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
• Discretionary PTO for vacation and personal time, paid holidays, and paid sick leave accrued based on hours worked.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Company-paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage.
• Company-paid $50,000 basic life insurance.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Paid DMCP and/or CMP certification.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Proposal Development and Program Support

• Independently lead the full proposal process—from concept to delivery for custom, high-impact 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 décor, entertainment, venues, staffing, transportation, and activities using strong editorial skills.
• Write and adapt creative descriptions for client-facing materials such as activities/tours, venues, and restaurants, customizing standard content when necessary.
• Conduct initial vendor outreach to confirm availability and collect service information aligned with proposal and contract parameters.
• Maintain direct communication with Sales team and Strategic team (if applicable) throughout the pre-sale phase, including discovery calls, meetings, site visits, and presentations, both virtual and in-person.
• Maintain holds for venues and vendors during the sales process, ensuring timely release or confirmation based on program stage.
• Coordinate site inspections based on Sales team direction, including vendor bookings and payment logistics.
• Proactively manage workload and role responsibilities in order to meet deadlines and stakeholder expectations; adjust program details throughout the proposal phase to ensure alignment of scope, budget, and logistics.
• Attend and contribute to turnover meetings with the Event Management and Sales teams to ensure seamless handoffs and clear program documentation.
• Position requires flexibility to work late hours and weekends as needed to meet tight deadlines and ensure timely project completion.

Vendor and Tariff Management

• Research, evaluate, and communicate with vendors to obtain accurate and cost-effective quotes that meet program requirements.
• Introduce vendor vetting process and initiate onboarding through Vendor Manager.
• Update and maintain an organized tariff by way of archiving newly developed services (décor, teambuilding, activities, entertainment, etc.) into the company tariff library for future use and executing tariff projects, including formatting, auditing, and the enhancement of category offerings, in alignment with departmental direction.
• Support ECS inventory maintenance and accuracy as directed by management.
• Build and sustain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable service, pricing transparency, and innovative offerings.

Sales and Marketing Collaboration

• Align proposal content with client expectations, destination opportunities, and pricing parameters.
• Support familiarization tours, hotelier events, and other sales-related activations by assisting with logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site presence as needed.
• Collaborate with Marketing to contribute destination-specific content, photos, and service descriptions for client-facing materials such as Weekenders, Area Guides, and Photo Pages.
• Stay informed on new venues, experiences, and trends in the local market