Event Manager

Derse•Milwaukee, WI

46d•Onsite

About The Position

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life! We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued 75+ years of financial stability Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more! As the Event Manager, you'll support clients by ensuring successful program and proprietary event execution. This role serves as a key client partner, managing event details, resolving issues, and representing Derse throughout the event lifecycle. The Event Manager is an in-office position, but may need to travel to oversee setup and event flow, ensuring a seamless experience that meets and exceeds client expectations on behalf of the Derse brand. Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you !

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree within Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or similar required.
Must have 5+ years relevant experience in general event management, and 3+ years experience in proprietary event activations.
Strong client / account relationship management skills.
Ability to travel and support client activations throughout the year.
Travel is considered moderate.

Responsibilities

Provide necessary support for assigned proprietary event clients, while expanding and maintaining relations.
Initiate and prepare job order documents and associate correspondence for all client programs.
Monitor production and planning process to ensure that event deliverables are accomplished within timeline.
Review all change orders, ensuring costs are within budget and accounted for and adhere to event timing.
Research and gather appropriate information as it relates to client, event, or account issues.
Maintain an accurate and accountable job file on all event / project activities, and present on highlights where applicable.
Represent Derse, our products, and services within proprietary events and other supported areas to grow client involvement.
Utilize strong organization skills to work independently, and achieve exceeded project expectations.
Travel to client events to supervise set-up, event flow, and handle post-event responsibilities.