Company Name: Questex
Location: United States (Remote)
Type: Full Time
Job Description:
Questex is seeking an Event Operations Manager to serve as a lead in managing the live event operations for Questex events. This position plays a key role in overseeing event logistics and ensuring successful execution across assigned conferences, tradeshows, and hosted buyer events.
As our Event Operations Manager you’ll support Questex’s success by:
- Lead event operations for assigned events from site selection through execution.
- Oversee site evaluations, contract negotiations, and venue selection.
- Manage AV planning, decor, production, transportation, and entertainment.
- Partner with coordinators to manage sponsor, speaker, and exhibitor deliverables.
- Oversee on-site event setup and execution; troubleshoot issues as needed.
- Maintain and manage event budgets; negotiate and oversee vendor contracts.
- Develop event timelines, budgets, and process documentation.
- Coordinate all vendor communications including catering, security, decor, AV, registration, and logistics.
- Collaborate with creative team to design signage and attendee journey mapping.
- Manage sleeping room blocks, travel arrangements, and accommodations.
Your Experience & Education Include
- 3+ years of live event operations experience (corporate events required; weddings, parties, etc., not applicable).
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.
- Proven ability to independently manage large-scale events and vendor relationships.
- Strong experience with event budgeting and financial management.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong email etiquette required.
- Highly organized, proactive, and adaptable with strong problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, Smartsheet (or similar), Salesforce (basic contract lookup), and other common event tech platforms.
- Comfort working in fast-paced, high-pressure environments with shifting priorities.
- Willingness and ability to travel as required.
The expected salary for this position ranges from:
$70,000 to $75,000
Questex is an Equal Opportunity Employer –Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation/ Gender Expression/Age/Military or Veteran Status/Citizenship Status, or other protected characteristics under federal, state, or local law.
