Design & Development Lead — Santa Barbara Events

Cohera; California (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with employer match

Discretionary PTO

Paid industry memberships

Job summary

A leading event management company in California is seeking a Design and Development Manager to oversee and execute custom corporate events. This role requires at least six years of experience, including strong project management skills and a background in hospitality or event design. The ideal candidate will excel in client relations, vendor management, and creative storytelling to ensure memorable event experiences. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, emphasizing a collaborative and dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience, 3+ in hospitality.
• 1+ year in proposal writing or event design.
• Strong pricing and formatting skills.
• Advanced writing and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full proposal process from concept to delivery.
• Manage proposal development including pricing and presentation.
• Maintain communication with sales teams during the pre-sale phase.
• Ensure accuracy in pricing, margins, and vendor documentation.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Creative storytelling

Budget management

Vendor relations

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Canva

Job description

A leading event management company in California is seeking a Design and Development Manager to oversee and execute custom corporate events. This role requires at least six years of experience, including strong project management skills and a background in hospitality or event design. The ideal candidate will excel in client relations, vendor management, and creative storytelling to ensure memorable event experiences. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, emphasizing a collaborative and dynamic work environment.