Manage Trade Show Success as a Field Operations Manager

Are you ready to oversee dynamic trade show operations and lead teams to success? The Expo Group is seeking a Field Operations Manager to ensure seamless execution of trade shows and events. This hybrid role, based in Irving, Orlando, Chicago, or Las Vegas, involves managing labor, equipment, and logistics at show sites, with travel required up to 50% of the time. If you’re experienced in the trade show industry and excel at managing operations, we’d love to hear from you.

In this role, you will:

• Lead on-site operations during events to meet timelines and client expectations.
• Manage union labor, including scheduling and supervision, to ensure efficient show execution.
• Create and review labor budgets, attending finance meetings to align with projections.
• Coordinate equipment needs, including reservations and confirmations.
• Verify event logistics, such as move-in/out schedules, with project managers.
• Manage transportation schedules for event equipment in collaboration with warehouse teams.
• Represent The Expo Group at client and internal meetings to resolve operational challenges.
• Process work orders and payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

What You Bring to The Expo Group:

• Educational Foundation: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: 4-5 years in tradeshow operations with expertise in venue coordination, freight logistics, and floor plan management.
• Technical Knowledge: Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and the ability to learn internal systems like Expo Cube and CoPro.
• Skills:
  • Exceptional organizational and time management abilities.
  • Effective communication skills for diverse audiences.
  • Proven problem-solving skills in fast-paced environments.
  • Proficiency with forklifts, scissor lifts, and boom lifts is a plus.
  • This hybrid role requires 35-50% travel, including work in diverse indoor and outdoor environments. If you’re ready to take ownership of event operations and lead successful trade show executions, apply now to join our innovative and collaborative team.

Why Join The Expo Group?

• Competitive Benefits: Enjoy Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), and more.
• Supportive Work Environment: Hybrid position located near one of our offices with an emphasis on work-life balance.
• Commitment to Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence: Bring your best to an award-winning team that values integrity and supports each other's success.

The Expo Group is committed to providing a safe work environment and to fostering the health and well-being of its employees. That commitment is jeopardized when any of our employees use substances the federal government deems an illegal substance at home or at work, comes to work under their influence, possesses, distributes or sells drugs in the workplace, or abuses alcohol on the job. As part of our commitment to safeguard the wellbeing of our employees and to provide a safe environment for everyone, The Expo Group has established a drug-free workplace policy. All candidates must pass a drug test prior to employment.

The Expo Group is a trusted exhibition and events partner helping organizations grow their attendee, exhibitor and sponsorship revenue through the design and execution of unique, compelling and memorable experiences. The company is headquartered in Irving with offices in Orlando, Chicago and Las Vegas. Learn more at www.theexpogroup.com.

Only applications received through our website will be considered. For design positions, please also be sure to upload your portfolio or review of your application will be delayed.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required by personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the company.
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