Cohera · 5 hours ago
Design & Development Manager
South Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$65K/yr - $75K/yr
6+ years expCohera is a company born from the merger of 360 Destination Group and CSI DMC, specializing in delivering unforgettable events. They are seeking a Design and Development Manager to lead the proposal process for various corporate events, ensuring alignment with client goals and brand identity.
Events Services
Hiring Manager
Denise Favela
Responsibilities
Independently lead the full proposal process—from concept to delivery—for custom, high-impact programs, ensuring alignment with client goals, budget, and brand identity
Own all aspects of proposal development, including ideation, narrative writing, pricing, formatting, and presentation delivery
Accurately scope and price all program components including décor, entertainment, venues, staffing, transportation, and activities using strong editorial skills
Write and adapt creative descriptions for client-facing materials such as activities/tours, venues, and restaurants, customizing standard content when necessary
Conduct initial vendor outreach to confirm availability and collect service information aligned with proposal and contract parameters
Maintain direct communication with Sales team and Strategic team (if applicable) throughout the pre-sale phase, including discovery calls, meetings, site visits, and presentations, both virtual and in-person
Maintain holds for venues and vendors during the sales process, ensuring timely release or confirmation based on program stage
Coordinate site inspections based on Sales team direction, including vendor bookings and payment logistics
Proactively manage workload and role responsibilities in order to meet deadlines and stakeholder expectations; adjust program details throughout the proposal phase to ensure alignment of scope, budget, and logistics
Attend and contribute to turnover meetings with the Event Management and Sales teams to ensure seamless handoffs and clear program documentation
Position requires flexibility to work late hours and weekends as needed to meet tight deadlines and ensure timely project completion
Research, evaluate, and communicate with vendors to obtain accurate and cost-effective quotes that meet program requirements
Introduce vendor vetting process and initiate onboarding through Vendor Manager
Update and maintain an organized tariff by way of archiving newly developed services (décor, teambuilding, activities, entertainment, etc.) into the company tariff library for future use and executing tariff projects, including formatting, auditing, and the enhancement of category offerings, in alignment with departmental direction
Support ECS inventory maintenance and accuracy as directed by management
Build and sustain strong vendor relationships to ensure reliable service, pricing transparency, and innovative offerings
Align proposal content with client expectations, destination opportunities, and pricing parameters
Support familiarization tours, hotelier events, and other sales-related activations by assisting with logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site presence as needed
Collaborate with Marketing to contribute destination-specific content, photos, and service descriptions for client-facing materials such as Weekenders, Area Guides, and Photo Pages
Stay informed on new venues, experiences, and trends in the local market to help inform proposals and teamwide inspiration
Ensure accuracy in pricing, margins, timelines, and vendor documentation across proposals and internal systems such as ECS
Manage internal paperwork including deposit invoices, vendor payments, Ramp expense submissions, and reconciliation per company procedures for site inspections
Maintain mastery of internal tools, formatting standards, and proposal processes; serve as a resource for department troubleshooting
Proactively manage timelines, consistently meet internal and client due dates, workload, and cross-functional coordination with minimal oversight
Join and actively participate in client meetings (calls, sites, and presentations) as needed
Attend networking and industry events, based on deadlines and availability. Subject to change based on destination alignment
Qualification
Required
Minimum of six years work experience with a minimum of three years in hospitality
At least one year work experience in proposal writing, event design, creative marketing, or destination management
Proficiency in client relations, detailed budget management, event design, contract management, and vendor relations
Strong pricing, formatting, and creative storytelling abilities required
Advanced writing and creative storytelling skills
Ability to develop customized, client-specific content
Exceptional project management and organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communications skills
Knowledge of the local destination offerings such as restaurants, clubs, festivals, tours, and venues
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Canva
Benefits
Health insurance coverage including medical, vision, and dental.
Discretionary PTO for vacation and personal time, paid holidays, and paid sick leave accrued based on hours worked.
401(k) with employer match.
Company-paid short term and long term disability insurance coverage.
Company-paid $50,000 basic life insurance.
Voluntary life insurance.
Paid DMCP and/or CMP certification.
Paid industry memberships.
Company
Cohera
Cohera was born from the merger of 360 Destination Group + CSI DMC and brings together decades of destination management experience under one name.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase