Event Specialist

The Event Specialist is a hybrid role supporting the Sales, Proposal Development and Event Production functions for a select segment of the business meeting specific criteria. While this is an independent and self-reliant role, the Event Specialist will be working in collaboration with our clients, suppliers, and as needed, internal PRA teams to develop and deliver events that exceed our clients' expectations. • Maintain program Financials, including costing, client invoicing, etc. • Research, develop and maintain business relationships with supplier partners and vendors • Work with Experience Design team, as needed, for further proposal development • Operations Function: • Schedule client planning meeting, or attend pre-con meeting as invited, to finalize all program details and logistics • All aspects of supplier/venue management including negotiations, contracting and logistics confirmation • Develop on-site Staffing Plan • Create Program Production Packet for onsite execution plan and distribute to staff as required • Manage all aspects of program financials, including processing supplier invoices and creating and finalizing invoices for client distribution • Manage all aspects of onsite execution, ensuring client satisfaction and repeat business Qualifications • Bachelor's degree, or equivalent relevant experience, or a combination thereof • 2 years of experience in overseeing the execution of corporate meetings, client events, and other complex programs with DMC, corporate incentive travel, hospitality, or related experience highly preferred • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to analyze and interpret client proposal requirements, contracts, financial reports, and other legal documents • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, supplier partners, and hoteliers • Ability to multitask and work on multiple programs with different deadlines • Ability to work well with all levels of management and staff, hoteliers and venue staff, clients and supplier/partner.