Trade Show Project Manager

Exhibitus; Tucker (GA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading exhibit design company in Tucker, Georgia is seeking a highly organized Trade Show Project Manager. This role involves planning and executing trade show events, managing budgets, timelines, and vendor logistics. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, exceptional project management skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. The position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to travel for events. Join a dynamic team recognized for its innovative marketing solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in project management.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with sales and design department for project vision.
• Estimate costs and assist with proposals.
• Oversee production specification drawings and manage project costs.
• Initiate weekly project meetings to address team issues.

Skills

Project management

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university

Tools

Microsoft Office

Project management tools

Job description

Why you’ll love Exhibitus:

Exhibitus is a leading exhibit design and experiential marketing company with products and services that support live events, trade shows, branded interiors, engagements, and virtual/digital environments.

As far as exciting, innovative companies go, Exhibitus is at the top of the list—but don’t take our word for it! We have once again been appointed to Event Marketer’s The FAB 50 list of top fabricators serving the event and trade show industry, as well as named one of Inc. 5000’s fastest-growing private companies in the nation. However, the accolades don’t stop there. Exhibitus has earned Best in Show achievements, won awards in both Exhibit and Event Design, and gained international recognition by the Association of Marketing and Communication Professionals for our inventive advertising in the Hermes Creative Awards. We work hard and play hard. We hope you jump at this unique opportunity to work with the best in the business.

Job Description:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Trade Show Project Manager to join our team. The Trade Show Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of our trade show events. This includes managing budgets, timelines, vendors, and logistics to ensure successful and impactful trade show experiences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Communicate with sales and design department to ensure that project in production meets conceptual vision and client expectations.
• Estimate costs for projects, assist AE’s with wording for proposals.
• Oversee development of production specification drawings.
• Order all project specific materials and hardware, issue purchase orders, and account for all project costs and variances.
• Manage subcontractor support for specialty items.
• Daily communication with shop foreman relating to fabrication details and changes as they arise.
• Initiate and lead weekly project specific meetings and communicate results to all affected team members.
• Develop crate content lists and shipping manifest with the assistance of the logistics department.
• Create set-up package for on-site managers with the assistance of the detailing department.
• Initiate and lead post event meetings with the emphasis on improvements in process and procedures that can be applied to future projects.
• Mentor and help develop career path for junior team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management tools
• Ability to travel and work weekends as needed for trade show events