VP of Tradeshow Rental & Fabric Operations

Derse; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & benefits

Energetic culture

Strong financial stability

Job summary

Derse is a full‑service face‑to‑face marketing agency and exhibit builder seeking a VP, Operations - Tradeshow Rental & Fabric in Milwaukee. You will lead the Rental and Fabric departments, guiding directors and collaborating with Sales, PM, and field teams to ensure profitable, on‑time client delivery.

This role requires 10+ years of leadership in exhibit production, strong budgeting skills, and willingness to travel. Competitive compensation and strong career growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or similar required.
• 10+ years of leadership within exhibit production, fabrication, rental operations, graphics production or related.
• Strong understanding of exhibit fabrication, rental inventory, graphics production, vendor management, budgeting, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Financial acumen with experience managing departmental budgets, project profitability, cost of sales, and capital equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for Derse’s Rental and Fabric departments, overseeing quality, scope, standardization, and profitability.
• Directly oversee the Rental Director and Fabric Director in efficient, profitable delivery of products and services to Derse customers.
• Establish and maintain operational standards, processes, and procedures for rental products and related graphics.
• Develop and maintain vendor and supplier relationships to support department operations and growth.
• Oversee department budgets, cost of sales, project profitability, and capital equipment needs.
• Collaborate with Sales, Operations, PM, and field teams to ensure successful large client opportunities.
• Travel throughout the year to support department operations and client opportunities.

Skills

Leadership experience

Exhibit fabrication

Rental operations

Graphics production

Vendor management

Budgeting and cost control

Project profitability

Capital equipment management

MS Office proficiency

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Derse is a full‑service face‑to‑face marketing agency and exhibit builder seeking a VP, Operations - Tradeshow Rental & Fabric in Milwaukee. You will lead the Rental and Fabric departments, guiding directors and collaborating with Sales, PM, and field teams to ensure profitable, on‑time client delivery.

This role requires 10+ years of leadership in exhibit production, strong budgeting skills, and willingness to travel. Competitive compensation and strong career growth are offered.