Event Manager

DERSE INC; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Culture that values ideas

Financial stability

Job summary

Derse Inc. in Milwaukee, WI is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead proprietary client events from concept to completion.

You will manage event details, travel to sites, resolve issues, maintain client relationships, and represent the Derse brand to ensure seamless, on-time results across production, creative, and account teams.

This in-office role may require travel and tight coordination with clients and vendors to exceed expectations and reinforce our 75+ years of stability.

Qualifications

• Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or related field.
• 5+ years in general event management.
• 3+ years in proprietary event activations.
• Strong client/account relationship management skills.
• Ability to travel throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for assigned proprietary event clients and grow relationships.
• Prepare job order documents and client communications.
• Monitor production and planning to meet timelines.
• Review change orders to ensure budget adherence and timing.
• Research information related to client, event, or account issues.
• Maintain accurate job files and present highlights.
• Represent Derse at events to promote products and services.
• Utilize organization skills to work independently and exceed expectations.
• Travel to client events to supervise setup and event flow.

Skills

Client relationship management

Organization

Project management

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's/Associates in Event Management

Job description

Description

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!

We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
• 75+ years of financial stability

Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more!

As the Event Manager, you'll support clients by ensuring successful program and proprietary event execution. This role serves as a key client partner, managing event details, resolving issues, and representing Derse throughout the event lifecycle. The Event Manager is an in-office position, but may need to travel to oversee setup and event flow, ensuring a seamless experience that meets and exceeds client expectations on behalf of the Derse brand. Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!

Event Manager Responsibilities

• Provide necessary support for assigned proprietary event clients, while expanding and maintaining relations.
• Initiate and prepare job order documents and associate correspondence for all client programs.
• Monitor production and planning process to ensure that event deliverables are accomplished within timeline.
• Review all change orders, ensuring costs are within budget and accounted for and adhere to event timing.
• Research and gather appropriate information as it relates to client, event, or account issues.
• Maintain an accurate and accountable job file on all event / project activities, and present on highlights where applicable.
• Represent Derse, our products, and services within proprietary events and other supported areas to grow client involvement.
• Utilize strong organization skills to work independently, and achieve exceeded project expectations.
• Travel to client events to supervise set-up, event flow, and handle post-event responsibilities.

Requirements

Event Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Associates Degree within Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or similar required.
• Must have 5+ years relevant experience in general event management, and 3+ years experience in proprietary event activations.
• Strong client / account relationship management skills.
• Ability to travel and support client activations throughout the year. Travel is considered moderate.