Account Manager - Trade Shows

About the Company

Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder that delivers experiential marketing solutions and manages trade shows, marketing environments, and event programs.

This role is located in the Dallas area division. Derse also has offices in Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Pittsburgh, Poland, and Germany.

As an Account Manager, you will support the assigned Account team, manage day-to-day tactical execution for clients’ experiential marketing needs, and help grow account opportunities within the Dallas area division.

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
• A bright and energetic culture where ideas are valued
• 75+ years of financial stability

• Provide sales support for assigned clients in concert with the Account Executive while maintaining strong client relations.
• Assist with developing new business within current client programs.
• Initiate and prepare job order documents and associated correspondence for all assigned accounts.
• Monitor the production process to ensure project objectives are met on time.
• Review change order items to confirm costs are captured and that they fall within budget and time constraints.
• Help prepare proposals based on cost estimates for construction projects or requested services.
• Research and gather information related to delinquent account issues.
• Attend production meetings between sales staff and shop supervision.
• Communicate and coordinate with departments and remote locations.
• Maintain accurate job files and write weekly sales highlights.
• Travel to assigned client shows and events as needed.
• Represent the company and its products and services professionally in line with current marketing direction.
• Utilize strong organizational skills and work independently with self‑motivation.
• Perform additional responsibilities as required.

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree and/or 5+ years of relevant experience.
• At least 3–5 years of Account Management experience; tradeshow or event industry preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with proven ability in report generation and data mining.
• Flexibility to work necessary hours in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong customer service and conflict resolution skills combined with the ability to multi‑task.
• Ability to travel and support field installations.