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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