Account Manger

The Account Manager works in partnership with Inside Sales team and other team members in meeting objectives and exceeding client expectations by delivering best-in-class service, providing proactive solutions, quality products and services on-time and on-budget. Maintain positive client relationships and assist in growing client business as appropriate.

The ideal candidate will be a great communicator, have positive attitude, organized, data- and results-driven with proven success in growing the company's revenue and profitability.

Responsibilities:

• Manage details relative to client's convention program and associated projects; including preparation of contracts, revenue and cost estimating.
• Prepare standard package of marketing materials for presentations, data requests and other special projects as appropriate to retain and grow business.
• Coordinate with all internal departments in all phases of show planning.
• Schedule pre-show meetings and prepare required materials for the local operations teams.
• Coordinate the production process including overseeing the set-up and tear down.
• Ensure exhibit productions are within the established budget.
• Generate client invoices and following up until collected.
• Attend update meetings and provide information needed for a successful project.
• Issue work orders needed for the show to Operations and make sure they are completed.
• Basic understanding of pricing models and estimation.
• Performs other duties as assigned and deemed necessary of the position

Qualifications:

• College degree preferred
• (2) years' experience in the tradeshow, convention, hospitality industry or similar experience preferred
• Ability to communicate and work collaboratively
• Capable of running new/modified processes
• Proficient in multisystem management
• Ability to foster customer relationships
• Potential Travel 25-50%
• General accounting and finance knowledge
• Must be extremely detail oriented and able to multi-task
• Understands and works in lateral work streams

Work Environment:

• Requires ability to adapt to multiple settings and shifting responsibilities
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Opportunity to work nights, weekends 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...