Event Experience Designer

PRA Business Events; Orlando (FL); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company-sponsored Life Insurance

Short/Long Term Disability Insurance

401(k) with Match

Parental Leave

Cell Phone Stipend

Home Internet Stipend

Paid Vacation

Sick Leave

Holidays

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Other optional benefit coverages

Job summary

PRA Business Events, a leading DMC, is seeking an Event Experience Designer in a hybrid role based near Orlando. You’ll collaborate across Sales, Creative, and Production to craft compelling proposals, manage quotes and pricing, and maximize profitability while aligning with client goals.

The role requires 2 days in-office weekly, strong interpersonal and analytical skills, and comfort with PowerPoint/Excel templates. Growth, diverse events, and a dynamic team await.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 2 years of event experience in DMC/hospitality or related field preferred.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously with attention to detail.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Familiarity with venues and suppliers in the area.
• Comfort with PowerPoint and Excel templates.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales, Creative and Event Production to develop proposals and presentations.
• Develop quote details, costing and pricing in line with program vision and client specs.
• Oversee complex quoting and budgeting for events to maximize gross profit.
• Review supplier information to maximize efficiency and ensure budget compliance.
• Understand client programs to propose best PRA services and options.
• Be open to feedback and offer alternate service solutions as needed.
• Research and develop new service offerings from local to national suppliers.
• Coordinate product development meetings and present to the team.
• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate favorable pricing/terms.
• Keep sales tools and boilerplates up to date, accessible to the team.
• Participate in client engagement, site inspections, and presentations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Team leadership

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

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