Senior Event Operations Leader: Trade Shows & Onsite Execution

Ferguson; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to lead the operational delivery of our growing Event Marketing practice. This role oversees the infrastructure behind event execution, from warehouse and asset management to sourcing, logistics, and field operations.

The ideal candidate will move across planning, vendor management, warehouse operations and onsite execution, ensuring resources, partners, processes and information enable efficient, reliable and profitable events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years experience in event operations, trade shows, experiential marketing, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of exhibit structures, fabrication, graphics, furnishings, freight, material handling and installation/dismantle preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing vendors, sourcing production solutions, negotiating costs and building estimates.
• Experience with warehouse/inventory management and leading onsite field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational planning and execution across trade shows and live experiences.
• Translate project requirements into operational plans, schedules, budgets and resource needs.
• Coordinate activity across account teams, project management, vendors, warehouse resources and field teams.
• Anticipate execution risks and solve issues before they affect timing, budget or client experience.
• Develop scalable processes and standards as the Event Services practice grows.
• Oversee warehouse organization, receiving, storage, staging, fulfillment, returns and inventory control.
• Source exhibit systems, furnishings, graphics, fabrication, rentals and production services; build vendor networks.
• Develop cost estimates for structures, production, rentals, freight, labor, installation and other operational services.

Skills

Project management

Organization

Financial acumen

Problem solving

Communication

Travel

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

7+ years experience

Job description

Ferguson is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to lead the operational delivery of our growing Event Marketing practice. This role oversees the infrastructure behind event execution, from warehouse and asset management to sourcing, logistics, and field operations.

The ideal candidate will move across planning, vendor management, warehouse operations and onsite execution, ensuring resources, partners, processes and information enable efficient, reliable and profitable events.