Regional Director of Events

Event Producer

PRA is the market-leading business event management firm, delivering unique experiences that move hearts, minds and businesses forward. Blending Passion, Reach and Authenticity, PRA works collaboratively with clients to craft creative, multi-sensory attendee journeys to leave a lasting impression.

Applicants must be based in New York City area. This is a hybrid role that allows for some work from home flexibility during the week.

Summary

The Regional Director of Events directs and manages the Event Producer Team within the Region.

Responsibilities of this position include selection and development of staff, directing event/program management and assignments, and ensuring successful execution and service of all regional programs. This position is responsible for program operations, ensuring that contracted programs and events are completed as scheduled, within quality standards and cost objectives. In addition to managerial team functions, this individual will be responsible to manage several high profile, high budget programs with a focus on extensive event experience including a strong back ground in vendor negotiation, budgeting acumen, project timeline management, planning and on-site execution. Event management includes facility/venue rentals, transportation, food and beverage, decor and design, entertainment, lighting-sound and production.

Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic staffing throughout the region - hiring, training, setting performance goals and overall management of Event Producer regional team.
• Responsible for staff training on all PRA program standards and processes, including Health & Safety.
• Conduct reviews, set performance goals, perform disciplinary actions, and make recommendations on compensation and incentive schedules as needed for staff.
• Manage high profile accounts with budgets ranging from $500K-$3M events, overseeing post con meetings for large programs.
• Develop regional supplier/partner business relationships, negotiating contracts and setting terms of contracts.
• Lead "Performance Team" meetings in the region alongside other regional leaders, reviewing all program particulars, and client needs per program file.
• Represent the Company and its affiliated brands at industry functions.

Qualifications:

• Desired 7 or more years' experience leading teams, operating and managing large complex program in events industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Project Management, Hospitality Management, or related degree beneficial
• Track record of managing and motivating large teams.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a diverse group of clients, supplier/partners and employees.
• Must be able to work well with all levels of PRA management and staff, venue staff, clients and supplier/partners.
• Must be able to work flexible hours including weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Ability to travel to venue locations, client sites, and PRA offices as needed.
• Must be highly organized and be able to work within program and project deadlines on a daily basis.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret client proposal requirements, contracts, financial reports, and other legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from clients, supplier partners, and co-workers.
• Ability to prepare reports and write business correspondence.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from clients, supplier partners, and hoteliers.
• Ability to calculate program costs, percentages, discounts, profit margins, and perform other mathematical requirements involved in a proposal.
• Ability to anticipate and deal with problems involving few concrete variables in a typical office situation.

Pay: $80,000-$100,000 depending on experience. This role also includes an incentive plan.

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.

Whether in-person, remote, or hybrid, PRA guides organizations in bringing people together with strategic content, brand engagement and authentic destination experiences. PRA has local teams across the US covering more than 29 top destinations, and a remote execution team who can plan anywhere our clients envision an incomparable meeting or event.

Internally, we have a robust sustainability and social impact program that includes initiatives around carbon reduction, pushing towards zero waste, supporting the American Forest Foundation and PACT-USA, working with our supply chain to ensure we have sustainable and diverse suppliers for client events and a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion. Our plans and projects are ongoing and we are excited with the changes we've made and look forward to the continued and increased impact we will have through these programs and initiatives.

Our Corporate and Incentive Program Planning Capabilities Include:

Creative Event Design Production; Local Excursions; Tours; Teambuilding; Offsite Events; Dine Arounds; Digital Hybrid Programming; Health Safety Logistics; CSR Giveback Initiatives; Sustainable Planning Services; Transportation Logistics; Staffing; Content Creation; Graphic Design Branding; Gifting.

Follow PRA on social @PRABusinessEvents and visit www.pra.com for more information.

Salary : $80,000 - $100,000