Project Manager, Fairs & Events, Home Games

DSV Road Transport • Schaumburg, IL

35d • $65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Responsible for Fairs & Events freight management & operations for Home Games, USA.

Requirements

• Degree+
• Fairs & Events experience, preferable +5 years Freight Forwarding experience - Air, Sea, Road and Customs clearance - import & export
• Good communication skills
• Willing to work for flexible working hours as per show requirements
• Willing to travel to show venues
• Teram player
• Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Intermediate Mathematical Skills
• Effective communication skills (all modes) that reflect a high level of professionalism.
• Capable of multitasking and performing general administrative skills.
• Completes work with limited degree of supervision.
• Ability to assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate as appropriate.
• Strong reading and math skills focused attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual in English & Spanish (reading, writing, verbal)

Responsibilities

• Operations Management: Responsible for end-to-end Fairs & Events Show Management - ensuring timely handling of all Fairs & Events shipments, pre-alerts, document verification as per F&E Shipping Instructions & Country rules, coordinating with customs brokerage team for timely customs clearance - TIB, Permanent, ATA Carnet, Others, timely deliveries, re-export formalities including freight bookings, re-export documentation, customs clearance and all related formalities, timely communication with overseas agents / net-work / inhouse offices.
• Onsite Operation & Show Management: Preparation of Manifest (Show log), onsite management, planning and support - meeting organizers, agents, exhibitors, vendors, coordinating with onsite service providers / unions, timely deliveries and updates for inbound & vice versa for outbound.
• Financial Management: Timely billing and collection including job opening and show closure.
• Lead management: Follow-up on exhibitor list and securing business.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• DSV offers a comprehensive benefits program designed to support the health and well-being of employees and their families. Benefits include medical, prescription, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings accounts (HSAs) (for eligible plans), and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Employees also have access to wellness resources, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services, and other support benefits. Financial benefits include participation in the DSV 401(k) plan, which provides company matching contributions of up to 5%.
• To support work-life balance, DSV offers various paid time off programs and paid company holidays. Specific PTO and leave programs may vary by location and division in accordance with state or local laws

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Support Activities for Transportation
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees