Exhibition Operations Manager

5 days ago


Coventry, Coventry, United Kingdom GES - Global Experience Specialists Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Exhibition Operations Manager to join our team at GES - Global Experience Specialists. As an Exhibition Operations Manager, you will be responsible for leading and successfully managing all post-sale fabrication and warehouse service projects orders through the production and fulfillment process to meet or beat estimated cost and quality targets.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in exhibit construction, management, architecture, construction management, business management, industrial design, or related fields. Proficiency in drafting software, specifically CAD drafting, is preferred. You will also need to have thorough knowledge of spreadsheets, databases, word processing, and graphics.

Key Responsibilities
  1. Manage exhibition builds from initial brief to delivery on site.
  2. Control budgets, build, design, technical design, graphics, and logistics teams to ensure alignment on site.
  3. Manage suppliers for electrics, flooring, graphics, and AV prior to build and on site.
  4. Attend group meetings and explain project details and objectives.
  5. Check project budgets for accuracy against project details and manage this through Spiro software.
  6. Send clear briefs to technical design to achieve project objectives.
  7. Confidentially discuss engineering solutions with account management, build, and design team.
  8. Provide all details to the sales, estimating, and production team.
  9. Issue technical drawings to account manager, graphics, and build for approval.
  10. Submit logistics information and accurate requirements to depot and control transport timings with project lead times.
  11. Travel to UK/EU venues to oversee build and suppliers and sign off build quality before handing this to the client.
  12. Check all shipping documents for shipment accuracy.
  13. Identify items for purchase and optimize items usage for sustainable and financial prospects.
  14. Be flexible and forward-thinking towards the project, creating and adapting to last-minute changes/adds that benefit the project.
  15. Review and approve quality of produced items.
  16. Work closely with external departments, sales, and accounts to meet all ExpoServices required.
  17. Proficient knowledge of transport/tracking software.
  18. Proficient knowledge of GBMS (bespoke software - training provided).
What We Offer

The salary for this position is around $85,000 per annum. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of benefits, including a comprehensive health insurance package, a generous retirement plan, and opportunities for professional development and growth within the company.



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