Event Operations Manager

Overview

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large‑scale branded and transaction‑oriented events across 14 specialist markets, as well as year‑round online platforms that connect companies and buyers.

• Show your love of the game as the ultimate team player and captain; lead a team of dotted‑line reports to produce trade shows, conferences, and extraordinary events.
• Be a globetrotter – travel around the US and possibly worldwide to execute site‑selection and inspection trips and support in‑person trade events.
• Help develop overall look and feel of events and coordinate signage and graphic plans. Order graphics, manage and track the creative process, and ensure accurate placement of graphics onsite.
• Create the story – communicate the big picture and the smallest details to contracted vendors (venues, general services contractors, A/V and IT providers, caterers, decorators) to build the client experience.
• Crunch the numbers – through research, cost analysis and negotiations determine production costs, track spending, identify cost‑saving opportunities, provide monthly forecasts and pay applicable vendors.
• Sign on the dotted line – request and review vendor contracts. Collaborate with legal, procurement and the Director of Operations to ensure no detail of fine print is missed.

What we expect you’ve already done

• Four‑year degree or related work experience.
• 4‑6 years of experience in trade show, conference and/or event operations.
• Background in tradeshow / event / conference operations or with a general service contractor or convention facility.
• Strong interpersonal, time‑management and organization skills with experience in overlapping deadlines and managing complex projects.
• Floor‑plan development and management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Teams, Outlook).
• Prior experience working within and managing a budget.

What makes you stand out (not required)

• High emotional IQ with the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Team‑player mindset.
• Experience with in‑person and digital or hybrid events.
• Positive attitude, flexibility and adaptability.
• Knowledge / proficiency in Adobe creative programs (InDesign, Photoshop, etc.).
• Prior experience with Map Your Show, a2z, EXPOCAD or similar platform.
• Experience in sponsorship fulfillment.

We believe that great things happen when people connect face‑to‑face. That’s why we work in‑person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not on‑site, you have the flexibility to work from home or remotely.

Benefits include:

• Great community: a welcoming culture with in‑person and online social events, our Walk the World charity day, and active colleague groups promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment.
• Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available.
• Career opportunity: bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and On‑Demand access to thousands of courses on Linked In Learning; internal job moves encouraged.
• Time out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
• Competitive benefits, including a 401(k) match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount.
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental‑health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more.
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs.
• International collaboration with teams worldwide.

The salary range for this role is $68,000–$85,000 based on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on January 22, 2026.

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