Strategic Event Operations Lead

Ferguson; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; 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 manages warehouse, asset management, sourcing, logistics and field operations to ensure events are executed efficiently, reliably, and profitably.

The ideal candidate will navigate planning, vendor management, and onsite execution across multiple events, with a focus on scalable processes and strong collaboration with account teams and partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• 7+ years of experience in event operations, trade shows, experiential marketing, or related field.
• Strong knowledge of exhibit structures, fabrication, graphics, furnishings, freight, and installation/dismantle.
• 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 other event resources.
• Build and manage a network of production, logistics and field-service partners.
• Develop estimates for structures, production, rentals, labor and installation.
• Develop logistics plans covering shipment, delivery, installation, operation and dismantle.
• Lead onsite operational responsibility for event installation, execution and dismantle.

Skills

Organization

Project management

Financial acumen

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Ferguson is seeking an experienced Event Operations Manager to lead the operational delivery of our growing Event Marketing practice. This role manages warehouse, asset management, sourcing, logistics and field operations to ensure events are executed efficiently, reliably, and profitably.

The ideal candidate will navigate planning, vendor management, and onsite execution across multiple events, with a focus on scalable processes and strong collaboration with account teams and partners.