Project Manager, Fairs & Events, Home Games

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for Fairs & Events freight management, Key Accounts & operations for SFO location in USA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND 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.

OTHER DUTIES

• Lead management: Follow-up on exhibitor list and securing business.

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and/or Experience: Degree+
• Fairs & Events experience, preferable +2 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

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

• Computer Skills: Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Language Skills: English (reading, writing, verbal)
• Mathematical Skills: Intermediate
• Other: 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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

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

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Frequently – Sitting / Bending / Walking and Standing
• Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull: 21-50 pounds
• Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.