Program Design Associate - Nashville, Tennessee

PROGRAM DESIGN ASSOCIATE

We are a National Destination Management company with over 13 offices nationwide and over 250 Team Members and growing .  We are the collaborators, event planners, logistics coordinators, innovators, creators, and dreamers who do what we love with a passion to please .  We have over 57 industry awards as a demonstration of our commitment to excellence. Come be part of this award-winning team!

OPTIMAL CANDIDATE

As Program Design Associate, you will play a strategic role on a strong team as it continually strives to over-deliver on client expectations. Hello! Destination Management specializes in Destination Management Services as well as the design and production of special events. We are looking for a career-minded individual who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy work environment where excellence is the norm. The successful, team player will be innovative and able to apply creative solutions to client proposal requests. They will possess 1 year hospitality experience.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

The Program Design Associate is a deadline driven position that requires critical thinking and basic knowledge of event planning, food and beverage logistics , and entertainment and design. This position requires attention to detail, organization, precise oral and written communication, multi-tasking, meeting deadlines, cooperation, teamwork, creativity, ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with co-workers, a polished demeanor and resourcefulness. Position requires the ability to design and create DMC experiences and proposal writing.

WORK HOURS :

This is an hourly position, Monday through Friday, with a minimum requirement of 40 hours a week .  Based on client requests and projects some nights and weekends may be required .

EXPERIENCE : 1 year minimum

SKILLS / QUALIFICATIONS :

DMC knowledge

Creative writing skills

Intermediate experience with Microsoft Office applications

Ability to manage multiple projects.

• Strong organization and time management skills

Responsibilities Include the Following :

Manage assigned projects from proposal design through program contracting.

Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships.

Attend supplier site inspections.

Research supplier availability and manage negotiations to ensure optimal cost advantage throughout program contracting.

Create new and innovative DMC experiences.

COMPENSATION :

This is an hourly position. The company provides laptop, mileage reimbursement, technology reimbursement, health benefits and a 401K program.

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