What are the responsibilities and job description for the Planner, Design & Development position at Destination Concepts inc?
The Planner’s focus is to keep DCi on the cutting edge of program offerings making DCi the most creative DMC and building upon its industry reputation for delivering unique local offerings to its clients. The position is responsible for advising the sales team on what program elements best fit the client needs and producing a visually appealing proposal complete with details along with a corresponding budget with strategic pricing. The Planner is also responsible for product development and exercising judgement as to what new elements are suitable for DCi to include in its cadre of offerings.
Responsibilities
- Develop creative proposals and budget summaries for all cities per clients’ request. This may include performing research to customize DCi’s existing core template with new or additional proposal elements that best fit the client program and brand objectives.
- During the proposal and research process, obtain information and costing for all regions and additional locations as needed, in the areas of (but not limited to) transportation, activities, venues, entertainment, and teambuilding.
- Negotiate pricing and other inclusions during the proposal process.
- Collaborate with Marketing and advise what new program elements are needed to enhance marketing collateral, client presentations, email newsletters, and social media campaigns to effectively promote and sell DCi’s services.
- Brainstorm creative proposal concepts with other team members.
- Maintain partnership and relationship with our existing supplier partners.
- Place venue and vendor holds for programs during proposal development, update database with all holds and appropriate vendor information.
- Work with vendors regarding negotiations and ensuring DCi receives the best discounts and rates available.
- Further negotiate current rates on an as-needed basis for specific requests or programs, to meet targeted program or client budgets.
- Actively seek out new vendors for new, creative, cutting-edge products, including negotiating best prices / inclusions to keep offerings fresh and different from competitors.
- Continually and proactively seek to improve, modify and enhance DCi’s current systems and make recommendations to Creative Director and Product Development Director.
Qualifications
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