Senior Manager, Events and Tradeshows
On-sitePlano, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Lead planning and strategy for major US tradeshows and events, coordinating execution for 10+ major events and 5-10 smaller ones annually. Manage outside agencies to ensure brand alignment, oversee vendor selection for exhibitors, craft services, and logistics, and establish ROI, timelines, and budgets. Develop the annual strategic event calendar based on divisional direction and industry insight while organizing internal stakeholders including Marketing, PR, and HQ. Provide guidance on exhibit design and show execution plans to new contracted employees, lead full strategy for asset inventory and reduction, and manage costs and funding. Requires 8+ years of experience in event management, extensive knowledge of trade show activities, and ability to work independently or with a small team. Up to 50% domestic travel required.
Required Qualifications
- 8+ years of experience in event and tradeshow management
- Successful candidate must be highly organized with the ability to multitask, manage multiple deadlines and maintain key relationships with vendors, internal and external organizations
- Extensive knowledge of trade show activities and venues
- Expertise in managing projects of large scale with multiple stakeholders; including time management, budget management and project management
- Ability to work independently or with team/multiple decision makers
- Ability to lead/manage a small team for major events
- Project Management acumen to lead cross functional work streams for successful and on time execution
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks effectively
- Collaborative team player with strong intrapersonal skills, and relationship building skills
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, unpredictable environment
- Up to 50% domestic travel required for this role
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or Event/Hospitality Management preferred but not required (equivalent direct experience in corporate events position accepted)
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