HTX214 - Associate Producer - Sourcing Development Creative Services- Dallas Texas

ASSOCIATE PRODUCER – SOURCING & DEVELOPMENT

Hello! Destination Management is a destination management company serving meeting planners in many of the country’s most popular destinations. We are here to serve our clients and their guests in every way that we can. We are the collaborators event planners logistics coordinators innovators creators and dreamers who do what we love with a passion to please.

OVERVIEW:

This position requires resourcefulness attention to detail organization precise written communication multitasking meeting/exceeding deadlines cooperation teamwork creativity ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with coworkers and suppliers.

Knowledge of local area resources (Props Décor production linen entertainment etc.) and Local geography hotels and locations is a plus!

WORK HOURS:

The position does not have a specific work hour requirement. Rather the workload is tremendous unpredictable and seasonal. During our busy season January through May we typically work a minimum of 50 hours a week including some nights and weekends.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Intermediate to advanced experience with Microsoft Office applications required.

• Negotiation skills

• Conflict management

• Previous experience in the hospitality industry or degree in hospitality management preferred.

Responsibilities include the following:

• Research and acquire new product offerings

• Organize and Maintain product samples

• Maintain supplier data to include contact information insurance terms and updates

• Administrative support to Creative Services Team of five

• Maintain and Develop Sales tools for Creative product

• Recommend new and innovative ways to improve products and services

• Assist with streamlining of processes and efficiencies

• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with employees contractors external vendors and industry partners

• Participate in industry affiliations and attend industry meetings

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to think and react quickly and creatively in unique situations requiring professionalism and composure using initiative to determine the approach or action to take.
• Ability to strategize conceptualize and implement creative approaches for managing and executing meetings and events.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision yet can participate as a team member with a willingness to help where needed.
• Organized and detail oriented. Ability to prioritize multiple tasks quickly calmly and accurately with tight deadlines despite interruptions and with changing/ competing priorities.
• Requires strong computer proficiency. Ability to learn new software applications and to use event management software systems
• Power Point; Photoshop; Illustrator experience is a plus.