Event Operations Director

About the role

Emerald is seeking a Director, Event Operations, to join our team. The Event Operations Director is responsible for ensuring all event operations are developed with a strategic and tactical operational plan, and managed and executed efficiently and cost-effectively to exceed expectations for our internal and external customers. The Event Operations Director leads project teams across internal functions and external partners, directing the work of Event Operations Managers and Coordinators on assigned shows. The best candidates will be experienced, highly motivated, and organized leaders who thrive in a fast-paced, highly collaborative environment while demonstrating Emerald’s values of agility, excellence, and commitment.

Responsibilities

• Direct strategic overall plan of operations for assigned events working with brand teams to ensure successful staging
• Develop and manage event budgets to maximize event value proposition and brand objectives including month-end reporting, budget revisions, and post-show reconciliation
• Create RFPs, review and analyze proposals, negotiate and oversee management and placement of ancillary vendor contracts
• Develop event floor plans working with sales, the facility, and the GSC to maximize revenue and customer experience
• Lead planning and detailed execution of all assigned expo and special events pre-show and onsite