Sponsor Operations Lead – Remote & High-Impact Events

Candr Talent; New York (NY); Remote; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

US-based Conference & Expo Organizer seeks a Sponsor Operations Manager to own day-to-day sponsor and exhibitor deliverables. The role is hands-on, detail-driven, and centers on ensuring sponsors receive what they purchased.

You will serve as the main logistics contact for 150+ sponsors, manage activations, lead hosted dinners, coordinate signage, and work with vendors to execute events. Travel 10–15% and extended hours required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in event, conference, trade show or sponsorship operations.
• Experience coordinating multiple vendors, deadlines and stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel and/or Google Sheets for trackers and reports.
• Willingness to travel 10–15% and extended hours onsite.

Responsibilities

• Serve as logistics contact for 150+ sponsors from contract to onsite delivery.
• Manage sponsored activations with show management, sponsors, and vendors.
• Lead sponsor experiences, including flagship Founders Dinner logistics.
• Coordinate stage and sponsored entertainment acts.
• Manage sponsor signage, specs, production timelines and installation.
• Research sponsorship opportunities and cost-conscious recommendations.
• Maintain trackers and reports for deliverables and costs.

Skills

Event operations

Sponsorship operations

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Excel/Sheets

Tools

Asana

Monday.com

Smartsheet

ExpoFP

Job description

US-based Conference & Expo Organizer seeks a Sponsor Operations Manager to own day-to-day sponsor and exhibitor deliverables. The role is hands-on, detail-driven, and centers on ensuring sponsors receive what they purchased.

You will serve as the main logistics contact for 150+ sponsors, manage activations, lead hosted dinners, coordinate signage, and work with vendors to execute events. Travel 10–15% and extended hours required.