Event Proposal Manager

Company: ITA Group, Inc.
Location: West Des Moines
Posted on: January 16, 2023

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY The Event Proposal Manager is responsible for guiding and supporting our team of Event Design experts through all presale opportunities. They will lean on processes in place and will support the team in the unified development of ITA Group's Event solution to deliver thoughtful and innovative proposals to clients. This role develops and manages the overall presale timeline, ensuring tasks assigned to team members comprised of Account Executives, Event Solutions Advisors, Creative Services Advisors and Event Design team of experts are delivered upon. Teamwork and collaboration to complement a culture of continuous learning throughout the enterprise are critical. HIRING REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Advertising, Journalism, Business Administration, Project Management, or applicable field.
• Minimum three (3) years of related work experience is required. Customer service experience in a service-related industry is preferred.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft - office products required.
• Demonstrated business communication experience including strong written and verbal skills. Technical writing and client presentation experience is expected, along with the ability to interact with all levels of management and respond to questions regarding assigned projects and ITA Group's core competencies.
• Solid business acumen with a driven, positive and professional attitude and strong work ethic.
• Strong problem solving, decision-making skills with an emphasis in solution development.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple, complex projects simultaneously and in an effective and organized manner.
• Experience in working with cross-functional teams. Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to take and give direction within a team environment.
• Ability to develop strong relationships, easily build rapport and earn the respect of colleagues and customers.
• Ability to think and act in a proactive manner.
• Ability to travel (as needed) to ITA Group regional offices and/or client location, as requested by internal team members to support presentation and sales efforts.
• Ability to develop and manage a client budget along with a general understanding of accounting principles. Ability to proficiently use a financial calculator in the development of astute pricing strategies.
• Ability to listen, understand and respond to external and internal customers' needs in a timely manner; customer service experience in a service-related industry preferred.
• Ability to work the time necessary to complete projects and/or meet deadlines.

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