Tradeshow Event Operations Manager
Tradeshow Event Operations Manager
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Job Description
Emerald is seeking an Operations Manager to join our team. The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring all tradeshow operations and logistical efforts are planned and executed efficiently and in a cost effective manner.
The Operations Manager is a collaborative organizer who frequently leads interactions with both internal and external partners to manage spending contracts onsite design and logistics and show collateral. The Operations Manager ensures all relevant parties are kept informed of the multitude of moving parts necessary to successfully execute an event. Onsite the Operations Manager is responsible for managing all operational aspects as well as maintaining relationships with onsite partners and Emerald personnel.
The best candidate for the Operations Manager role will be a highly motivated organized and collaborative leader who thrives in a fastpaced environment while demonstrating a commitment to Emeralds values excellence mindfulness empowerment recognition agility leadership and diversity & inclusion.
This position will be based in our Alpharetta GA office.
Responsibilities:
- Manage the planning and of all assigned events
- Develop show production timelines
- Facilitate preshow and postshow event meetings and participate in weekly show team meetings
- Develop monitor maintain event budgets and expenses including recommending cost savings measures directly related to operating expenses managing monthly and year end accruals and reclassing expenses maintaining payment schedules and deposits and processing vendor invoices for payment
- Create RFPs review and analyze proposals negotiate and manage ancillary vendor contracts including reviewing and assisting with the implementation of facility and hotel contracts
- Submit and monitor exhibit hall registration and special event floor plans including coordinating all expo logistics show design concepts and signage with General Service Contractor
- Work closely with sales and marketing on of events/show orders including developing sponsorship P&L statements and supporting fulfillment
- Oversee the production of the exhibitor service manuals eventrelated forms and exhibitor listings for the show guide & addendum
- Manage EAC insurance and approvals
- Manage booth approvals and rule enforcement with exhibitors
- Contract and schedule first aid vendor and event security
- Schedule and monitor event cleaning and trash/recycling services
- Collect any outstanding COIs for all events
- Monitor weekly housing pickups and manage staff and VIP housing
- Plan for and manage lounges and specialty areas on the show floor
- Contract manage and monitor special events
- Assist with the conference program as directed
- Develop operations post event assessment
Qualifications:
- 5 years experience in event operations
- Understanding of meeting and event planning principles requirements and procedures
- Experience leading a team and managing external partners
- Experience in creating and managing event budgets
- Extremely proficient in Microsoft Word PowerPoint Excel Smartsheets and Outlook
- Ability to travel preshow and onsite up to 40
ABOUT EMERALD
Emerald Holding Inc. (NYSE: EEX) is the largest B2B event organizer empowering businesses to succeed yearround by expanding meaningful connections developing influential content and delivering powerful commercedriven solutions. As the owner and operator of a curated portfolio of B2B events spanning trade shows conferences B2C showcases and a scaled hosted buyer platform Emerald delivers dynamic solutions across leading industries through its robust content and ecommerce marketplace. Emerald is a trusted partner for its thousands of customers predominantly small and mediumsized businesses playing a pivotal role in driving yearround commerce through streamlined buying selling and networking opportunities. Powered by an experienced team Emerald is fostering meaningful engagement and delivering unparalleled market access with a commitment to driving business growth 365 days a year.
Join Us at Emerald
At Emerald we are dedicated to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. We actively seek out diverse talent and fresh perspectives embracing a wide range of professional backgrounds and experiences. Our skillsbased hiring approach focuses on capabilities and potential. Over 90 of our roles dont require a college degree except for specialized fields like legal finance and accounting.
Come grow with us!
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Target Compensation: $(bonus eligible)
Please note that this range reflects a reasonable estimate of the target compensation for this position. This range may ultimately vary based on a candidates qualifications and may be higher where required by applicable law.
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to strengthen our employees physical and mental health including unlimited vacation for exempt employees 401(k) plan with a company match medical/dental/vision coverage parental and caregiver leave dependent commuter and FSA benefits professional development programs and mental wellness tools such as weekly guided meditation programs.
If you need accommodation in our application process or have questions about our posted salary range please email our Talent Acquisition team at.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
