Hello,
We are The Fountain Group, a national staffing firm and we are currently seeking a Event Manager for a prominent client of ours. This position is Fully Remote with travel approximately once per month. Details for the position are as follows:
Job Description:
- Pay: $40-$43 per hour to start
- Assignment Length: 9-month contract with potential for extension based on performance and budget
- Schedule: Monday-Friday Part-Time, 20-30 hours per week
- Work Arrangement: Fully remote with travel approximately once per month
Responsibilities
- Own trade show execution end-to-end, providing full or partial support from planning through post-show closeout; manage logistics, booth design coordination, show services, shipping, and on-site operations while serving as backup or shadow support for team members as needed.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with marketing, sales, product, and other internal stakeholders to ensure show deliverables align with broader business objectives; proactively communicate timelines, requirements, and status updates.
- Manage budgets, vendors, and logistics by building and tracking trade show budgets, overseeing vendor and partner relationships, ensuring timely shipment and readiness of all assets, and identifying opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required
- 5+ years of trade show experience required
- Proven experience executing and supporting high-volume trade shows (10-20 per month) required
- Experience in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, or biotech industries strongly preferred