Strategic Operations Leader for Experiential Marketing

Derse, Inc.; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Comprehensive benefits package

Long-term career investment

Job summary

Derse, Inc. is headquartered in Milwaukee and delivers face-to-face marketing and exhibit services.

We seek a Senior Director of Operations to drive strategic leadership, standardize processes, and align divisional performance with client goals in a fast-evolving trade show environment. Ideal candidates will bring 10+ years of operations leadership, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to lead large teams across multiple divisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or similar.
• 10+ years of managing/overseeing production & sales-oriented operations in a custom build / trade show environment.
• Extensive understanding and experience of field service within the trade show industry.
• Financial acumen and strong presentation of financial reporting experience.
• Prior experience in strategic leadership of direct reports.
• Proficiency in MS Suite including; Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and related. ERP and Project Management software knowledge preferred.
• Ability to travel and support business climate. Travel is considered extensive and may be for extended periods of time

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership to Divisional Operations Directors across goals and operations.
• Act as temporary backfill for vacancies across divisions as needed.
• Lead regular meetings, coaching, training, and operational support for divisional leadership.
• Implement approved operational standards and training initiatives across divisions within schedules.
• Monitor financial performance, conduct operational reviews, and recommend improvements.
• Complete audits, operational reviews, and facility optimization initiatives with action plans.
• Lead facility planning and real estate initiatives for organizational growth.
• Collaborate on capacity planning to balance workloads and readiness.
• Develop and maintain corporate led operational standards with regulatory compliance.
• Maintain vendor relationships and support contract administration to strengthen performance.
• Provide executive level operational support for large client transitions and projects.
• Lead in the field to support execution of business or project delivery when required.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Financial acumen

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

ERP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or similar

Job description

Derse, Inc. is headquartered in Milwaukee and delivers face-to-face marketing and exhibit services.

We seek a Senior Director of Operations to drive strategic leadership, standardize processes, and align divisional performance with client goals in a fast-evolving trade show environment. Ideal candidates will bring 10+ years of operations leadership, strong financial acumen, and a proven ability to lead large teams across multiple divisions.