Conference Planner, Exhibit Operations
$50,000–$74,000 year
HybridIrving, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead operational delivery of all exhibitor elements across multiple B2B conferences, managing project timelines, floor plans, financial forecasting, and production scheduling. Develop and maintain exhibit floor plans to maximize revenue opportunities while overseeing conference budgets, including all costs associated with exhibitor fulfillment and delivery. Attend conferences as the onsite lead to manage agency partners, vendors, and staff, ensuring high-value service delivery and strong client retention. Liaise with internal and external partners to execute standardized processes and achieve operational excellence across planning and onsite stages.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree
- 1-3+ Years Event Management, Experiential Marketing, Event Marketing and/or Tradeshow Management
- Proven event operational skills including production schedules, budget management and event staffing
- Project management experience on detailed programs with multiple variables and dependencies
- Proven experience in managing agency and vendor partners
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills especially with senior level professionals, cross-functionally and with agency partners
- Creative, innovative and strategic thinker with a strong attention to detail
- Strong financial management skills
- Motivated team player with desire to learn and grow
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including excellent presentation skills
- Effective problem solving, time management and organization skills
- Demonstrated ability to adapt, implement and manage change and strive for continuous improvement
- Passionate approach/methodology to deliver exceptional results
- Ability to thrive in high pressure situations
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
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