CSI DMC

Design and Development Manager

CSI DMC

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Orlando • Florida • United States

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Salary

💰 $65,000 - $75,000 per year

About the role

  • 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.
  • 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.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Attend and participate in training opportunities and seminars relevant to this position.
  • Adhere to appropriate company operating procedures, benefit rules, employment, and safety policies/practices.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
proposal writingevent designcreative marketingdestination managementbudget managementcontract managementvendor relationsproject managementcreative storytellingcustomized content development
Soft Skills
client relationsorganizational skillsverbal communicationwritten communicationtime managementadaptabilitycollaborationattention to detailproblem-solvingstakeholder management