Event Operations Lead: Signage & Partner Experience

Fanatics; New York (NY); On-site; USD 107,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Leadership role in events portfolio

Career growth opportunities

Access to exclusive sporting events

Job summary

Fanatics is seeking an Operations Manager, Signage & Partner Experience to own signage across Fanatics Fest, WWE World and flagship events. You will coordinate design, production, and onsite placement while partnering with Fulfillment and Exhibitor Success teams.

Travel and onsite presence are required for load-in, show days, and load-out. The role requires 5–8+ years in event operations, strong vendor management, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of experience in event operations, production, sponsorship fulfillment, or exhibitor services.
• Experience managing signage or print production vendors from ordering through onsite install.
• Strong Airtable or similar systems proficiency for tracking deliverables across teams.

Responsibilities

• Signage Management: own end-to-end signage program across events, coordinating design with marketing, ordering, production, onsite placement.
• Meeting Room Management: schedule and set up meeting spaces, ensure AV/furniture requirements, coordinate for internal, partner, and talent use.
• Partner & Fulfillment Coordination: translate sponsorship packages into work orders and onsite plans; ensure timely delivery.
• Exhibitor Customer Success: support exhibitor needs from contracting to onsite execution; resolve issues in real time.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement: connect Operations, Fulfillment, Marketing, and Exhibitor Success; document trackers.

Skills

Event operations

Vendor management

Project coordination

Stakeholder management

Airtable

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Airtable

MS Office

Job description

Fanatics is seeking an Operations Manager, Signage & Partner Experience to own signage across Fanatics Fest, WWE World and flagship events. You will coordinate design, production, and onsite placement while partnering with Fulfillment and Exhibitor Success teams.

Travel and onsite presence are required for load-in, show days, and load-out. The role requires 5–8+ years in event operations, strong vendor management, and excellent communication.