Exhibits Manager

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Job Description

This role works with Marketing leaders and is responsible for managing, planning and executing the operational, logistical and financial aspects of exhibits. The Exhibits Specialist will project manage a variety of marketing experiences related to exhibitions as part of the broader U.S. and Canada Events & Exhibits team reporting to the Marketing Director, Events and Exhibits. 
 

Key responsibilities include (but not limited to):

• Project manage and execute flawless and impactful exhibitions with marketing stakeholders from start to finish

•  Provide internal stakeholders with best-in-class exhibit solutions that align with the marketing strategy, budget and key objectives

•  Coordinate with lead generation teams to measure and maximize sales opportunities, leads and ROI with exhibit and event technologies

• Liaison with exhibition host and venue as primary point of contact for securing space, show management services, floor plans, production schedules, payment schedules, host/venue requirements, etc.

• Manage all exhibition and event vendors including RFP process, vendor quotations, invoicing, project deliverables, on-site execution and payment

• Comprehensive and accurate budget management of all exhibit/event elements 

•  Coordinate transportation, catering, housing and rooming blocks when necessary

•  Coordinate with the broader Events and Exhibits team around auxiliary events/experiences in conjunction with an exhibition for seamless event planning.

• Coordinate site inspections and exhibition or event travel schedules for setup/show/dismantle

•  Align and support multichannel marketing efforts for virtual and hybrid exhibition/event experiences 

• Support Marketing Director, Exhibits and Events with annual forecasting and reporting, special projects and strategic planning initiatives

Required Qualifications:

•  Bachelor of Marketing, Communications, Event/Exhibition Management or related field required 

•  5+ years’ experience planning and implementing trade shows and a demonstrated track record of developing award-winning trade shows

• Extensive experience with exhibit shows services, labor negotiations and lead generation

• Excellent communications skills, both verbal and written

• Proven organizational, project, and planning skills

•  Proven budget and vendor management experience

• Ability to work through change and pivot in an evolving exhibit and event environment

• Solutions oriented and willingness to work in an effective and professional manner with all levels of stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications:

•    7+ years’ experience planning and implementing large-scale trade shows in a fast paced, high volume environment.

•  Demonstrated track record of developing award-winning trade shows

• Experience in healthcare or pharmaceuticals a plus

•  Experience with virtual events and hybrid activations a plus

• CVENT certification and/or CTSM (Certified Trade Show Manager) certification

• Experience in working with diverse global teams 

•  Basic design/engineering skills

• Travel can be up to 30+%

Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.