Las Vegas Account Manager

Exhibitionist; Las Vegas, Northern (NV, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Exhibitionist seeks an Account Manager to lead trade show exhibit programs from inception through post-show wrap-up. You will be the primary client contact, coordinating across design, production, logistics, and installation teams to ensure successful, on-time, on-budget executions.

The role requires exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving in a fast-paced events environment, with travel to venues locally and nationally as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong client-facing communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple exhibits and deadlines.
• Experience reading contracts and budgeting for trade shows.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary contact for assigned clients and manage exhibit programs.
• Coordinate with design, production, logistics, and installation teams.
• Monitor schedules, budgets, and profitability for projects.
• Support sales and design with project requirements and proposals.

Skills

Client management

Project coordination

Budgeting

Proposal development

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Communication

Travel readiness

Leadership

Job description

The Account Manager (AM) serves as the primary point of contact for clients and is responsible for managing trade show exhibit programs from project inception through post-show completion. This role requires exceptional communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, along with a strong understanding of the trade show and events industry.

The Account Manager ensures client expectations are met, project schedules remain on track, budgets are maintained, and all internal departments work together to deliver a successful and consistent client experience.

WORK LOCATION: LAS VEGAS, NV

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in the trade show and exhibit industry.
• Construction, fabrication, or project management experience is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and manage demanding deadlines.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Exceptional written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to delegate tasks and provide direction.
• Ability to analyze and interpret business contracts, proposals, and project documentation.
• Experience preparing reports, budgets, and business correspondence.
• Proficient in budgeting, cost accounting, project costing, and invoice reconciliation.
• Resourceful problem-solver with strong decision-making abilities, especially under pressure and tight deadlines.
• Willingness to travel locally and nationally as required.

Core Responsibilities

Client Account Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned clients.
• Manage recurring business utilizing existing exhibit assets and properties.
• Generate estimates and proposals for installation and dismantle (I&D), transportation, storage, exhibit modifications, and show services.
• Coordinate routine exhibit updates, refurbishments, and reconfigurations.

Project Oversight

• Manage project schedules, milestones, and deliverables.
• Maintain and oversee master show schedules for assigned clients.
• Coordinate with design, production, logistics, graphics, and installation teams to ensure successful execution.
• Monitor project budgets and maintain profitability targets.

Client Advocacy

• Build strong client relationships and maintain a high level of trust.
• Ensure a consistent and positive client experience throughout every project.
• Anticipate client needs and proactively identify solutions.
• Coordinate and manage small-scale exhibit revisions and enhancements.
• Support sales and design teams with project-related requirements.
• Assist with proposal development and client presentations when needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Lead project hand-off, onboarding, and post-show review meetings.
• Identify, track, and resolve project challenges and unknowns.
• Maintain accurate project information within CRM and project management systems.
• Coordinate and facilitate client previews and exhibit walkthroughs.
• Provide on-site show support as required.
• Assist with weekend and after-hours support related to installation and dismantle activities.
• Participate in continuous process improvement initiatives.

Travel Requirements

• Ability to travel locally and nationwide to trade show venues and client locations as needed.
• Occasional weekend travel and work may be required.

Compensation Package

• Competitive salary +
• Performance-based annual bonus opportunities