Senior Client Services Manager, Events

4 weeks ago


Las Vegas Nevada, United States GES Full time
Overview:
The Senior Client Services Manager (Events) maintains and expands relationships with our key customers. Assigned to high profile, complex corporate events ranging from mid-to-large revenue, the Senior Client Services Manager (Events) is responsible for leading overall planning, budgeting, and execution while achieving key strategic objectives. They will work in tandem with all internal departments to ensure the successful execution of their assigned event.

 

The Senior Client Service Manager (Events) fully understands and represents the entire array of company products and services to assigned customers, while leading the customer account planning cycle and ensuring assigned customers’ needs and expectations are met by GES.

 

The Senior Client Services Manager (Events) reports directly to the Associate Director of Client Services.

Responsibilities:
Lead and oversee corporate event production, providing overall pre-show planning and development through on-site execution at various facilities across the country

Proactively lead a joint company-strategic account planning process that develops mutual performance objectives, financial targets, and critical milestones for the contractual period and beyond

Strategic liaison with show organizer/agency partners, facility staff, production personnel, internal clients, and ancillary vendors regarding all services, building working partnerships with all

Work cross-functionally and lead collaboratively with internal teams across LOBs (business development, operations, design/creative and beyond) to manage event and address customer needs

Develop and manage project timelines, agendas, and workflows with clients

Proficient financial acumen including comprehensive budget management, time and materials billing, and estimating/quoting prices for complex products and services

Meet or exceed financial plan goals on assigned event, closely coordinating with Finance team to ensure revenue and costs are identified and accurate

Able to collaborate with internal key players across the country as well as produce in any region based on core job knowledge and experience

Thorough understanding of GES products and services and ability to sustain influence on customer decision-making

Own and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) beyond the department LOB

Identify risks and opportunities and develop solid action plans to address

Proactively assess, clarify, and validate customer needs on an ongoing basis

Capable of creating and/or adapting processes for complex clients

Achieve strategic customer objectives and maintain high customer satisfaction ratings – measured through Show Organizer Survey results

Ability to effectively participate and present in RFP process (influential in resigning and/or gaining new business)

Represent GES at industry association functions as needed (IAEE, PCMA, etc)

Proficient in all GES internal SOPs, processes and platforms

Drive process improvement projects, either assigned or initiated

This position may require management of assigned support staff on an event.

Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary of the position under the direction of the Associate Director of Client Services

Qualifications:
College degree preferred

7-10 years of experience in tradeshow production, corporate events, or related agency and/or official services contractor experience

5 years of sales experience

Experience working with various graphic substrates and different exhibit systems such as Octanorm, beMatrix, and Agam preferred

Strong budgetary management and negotiation skills

Must be extremely detail oriented and able to use time productively and efficiently

Excellent organizational skills

Resourcefulness – must possess innovative problem-solving and decision-making skills

Flexible, energetic, and able to multi-task while navigating rapid turnaround times

Top notch communication skills, both oral and written

Self-motivated with ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Proficient in multisystem management

Ability to foster customer relationships and client retention

Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.

Able to read and interpret technical drawings a plus

Ability to adapt to multiple settings and shifting responsibilities

Work Environment:
Potential Travel 50%+

Remote position, but to be located within an hour of a GES facility

Requires ability to adapt to multiple settings and shifting responsibilities

Must be able to work under pressure

Opportunity to work nights, weekends, holidays as required, and at showsite

Position may require long hours during several months of the year

Typically performs work on the event floor, in noisy and crowded areas

Frequently encounters uncomfortable temperatures, dust and/or other conditions

Requires working both alone and with others in a team atmosphere

Requires working with union and non-union employees

 

Our team members are our family, so we help our team members care for their families. The rewards of joining GES are extensive. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all full-time employees. Here are some of the highlights:

Competitive salaries

401K with company match

Healthcare/vision/dental insurance

Wellness benefits

Career development program

Employee assistance program

Vacation time

Community involvement opportunities

Team activities

And much more……

EEO Information:
We are making intentional efforts to promote positive work environments that welcome a variety of backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and understand that for our community to thrive, we must appreciate and celebrate each one of our team members’ own uniqueness.



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