Global Exhibits & Sponsorship Manager

Project Management Institute, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Global Exhibits & Sponsorship Manager to elevate their event experiences. This role offers a unique opportunity to manage and innovate global exhibits and sponsorship programs, ensuring exceptional service and collaboration with stakeholders. You will develop pricing strategies, streamline operations, and oversee both in-person and virtual events. If you're passionate about creating unforgettable experiences and thrive in a dynamic environment, this position is perfect for you. Join a team that values inclusivity and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Flexible Work Options

Skill Development Opportunities

Health and Safety Prioritization

Reward and Bonus Opportunities

Qualifications

• 5+ years managing global exhibits and sponsorship programs.
• Strong knowledge of exhibit logistics and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes to streamline exhibit operations.
• Serve as primary contact for sponsors and exhibitors.

Skills

Trade Shows Experience

Exhibit Management Software

MS Office Suite

Project Management

Customer Service

Collaboration Skills

Education

Industry Certifications (CEM or CMP)

5+ Years in Event Management

Tools

Photoshop

Canva

CorelDRAW

Job description

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Are you a dreamer, innovator, thinker, and doer who believes in contributing to something that makes a difference?
Make an impact. Join PMI.
How will you make a difference to PMI? Elevate your career by joining PMI as we create extraordinary events that unite project professionals worldwide, driving innovation and fostering meaningful collaboration. This is an exciting time to be part of a team shaping the future of PMI’s global events. If you're passionate about crafting unforgettable event experiences, the Exhibit and Sponsorship Manager role offers a unique opportunity. In this position, you’ll administer PMI’s global exhibits and sponsorship programs across both in-person and virtual events.
What You’ll Bring To The Role

• Develop and standardize processes and templates to streamline exhibit and sponsorship operations for PMI Global Exhibits and Sponsorships (e.g., prospectus, communications, toolkits).
• In collaboration with the event sales team, develop pricing strategies based on regional and market trends for sponsorship and exhibits.
• Discover and create new inventory to enhance sales opportunities.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors and exhibitors, ensuring exceptional customer service.
• Administer and track exhibit and sponsor inventory, financial performance, and progress dashboards.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to design the prospectus and exhibit hall experience.
• Manage vendors to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions.
• Serve as the on-site or virtual contact for executing the Exhibit Hall experience during events.
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance work environment focused on innovation and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work outside normal business hours and weekends, and with teams across the globe.
• Note: The above duties are not exhaustive and may shift due to team needs and workload.

Role Qualifications

• Must have experience with Trade Shows.
• 5+ years of experience managing global exhibits and sponsorship programs.
• Strong knowledge of exhibit and sponsorship logistics, including regional considerations.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects at various stages simultaneously.
• Industry certifications (CEM or CMP) are highly desirable.
• Proficiency in exhibit management software and tools.
• Familiarity with digital exhibit and sponsorship platforms.
• Strong skills in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Experience with design tools like Photoshop, Canva, and CorelDRAW is an advantage but not required.
• Flexibility to work across time zones and travel up to 35% domestically and internationally.

What You Can Expect From Us

• Valuing an environment of inclusivity and diversity, with a culture of communication and collaboration.
• Your health, safety, and well-being come first.
• Opportunities for skill development to help you grow now and into the future.
• Access to a global network to enrich your professional experience.
• Flexible options to balance work and personal time.
• Reward and bonus opportunities.

The salary offer will be based on factors including skills, qualifications, and experience.
Let’s help make the world work better for everyone. Apply today!
Project Management Institute, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunities without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Professional Training and Coaching

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Location: New York City Metropolitan Area, 3 weeks ago.