Manager, Meeting & Event Operations

  • Job Reference: 1504415734-2
  • Date Posted: 21 November 2024
  • Recruiter: Access Intelligence
  • Location: Rockville, Maryland
  • Salary: On Application

Job Description

The Event Operations Team at Access Intelligence is hiring for an Manager, Meeting & Event Operations to work on several of our large scale events across several of our exciting brands.


The Manager, Meeting & Event Operations will provide support for the Aerospace and Healthcare events and its many partners and vendors (e.g., venue, A/V production, F&B, security, graphics designers, promotional item vendors, GSC, registration vendor, photographer, temporary staffing, florist, etc) and represents the shows' best interest as it relates to a variety of brands across Access Intelligence. The Manager, Meeting & Event Operations will also oversee the sponsor fulfillment for SATELLITE which consists of over 70 sponsoring and event supporter companies. The Operations Manager is a skilled logistical manager, negotiator, maintains a tight budget and analyzes spending trends of show management and its customers.


Although not responsible for direct sales, the Manager, Meeting & Event Operations plays a critical role in fulfillment of sponsorship, exhibit booth and attendee experience. The EManager, Meeting & Event Operations is responsible for bringing the brand to life at the events and maintaining the high standard our customers and stakeholders expect.


The Manager, Meeting & Event Operations is the person ultimately responsible for the successful event execution from pre-planning to onsite. Responsibilities include logistics and operation oversight of all events, contract negotiations, venue research, RFP management, sponsorship fulfillment and interaction with clients for their event portfolios.


JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Travel to Access Intelligence Events as well as competitor events within the industry.

Four-year degree in business management or other relevant field or commensurate experience.

3-5 years of tradeshow operations experience.

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Team player, capable of managing projects requiring input from multiple sources, and ability to multitask on more than one event or project at a time.

Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook; experience in html, database management software and Expocad preferred.

Understands IAEE (International Association of Exhibits and Events) guidelines and can communicate as well as enforce the guidelines with exhibiting companies.



Our People Are Our Strength

At Access Intelligence, we create exceptional experiences that ignite connection and commerce. We know that the more diverse and inclusive our staff and leadership teams are, the better we will be able to create these experiences for our customers. We have a strong commitment to improve diversity, equity and inclusion at our company. We embrace and encourage our employees' differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics such as personality and personal interests that make our employees unique. Our commitment extends to how we approach our events and content.


We can't wait to see how our renewed focus on diversity, equity and inclusion will enhance your experience with us.