Event Manager

Job overview

The Event Manager role is based in Seattle, WA, and can work from home while attending client meetings, events, and site inspections in person. Compensation is $70,000–$80,000 per year, plus commissions. The role supports PRA Business Events, a destination management company delivering business event experiences. The manager develops client relationships and sales, prepares proposals and pricing, coordinates suppliers and venues, and manages event production and onsite execution. The role also maintains program financials and works with clients, suppliers, and internal teams to deliver events aligned with client expectations.

What you'll do

• Manage client accounts and communications
• qualify leads and conduct discovery calls
• maintain Salesforce records
• develop proposals, quotes, costing, and pricing
• contact suppliers about availability and pricing
• maintain program financials and invoicing
• negotiate and contract with suppliers and venues
• plan staffing and production materials
• organize pre-convention meetings
• manage onsite event execution and hotel communications.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

event manager

event production

business events

sales

proposal development

client management

seattle wa

pra business events

$70k–$80k

commission

10–20% travel

work from home flexibility

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• short- and long-term disability insurance
• life insurance
• EAP
• paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
• parental leave
• pet insurance
• flexible spending accounts.

Why this role

Seattle-based role with work-from-home flexibility, in-person client and event responsibilities, and 10–20% monthly travel, mostly local.

About the employer

PRA Business Events is hiring for this role. Industry: Convention and Trade Show Organizers. Sector: 56.