What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deployment Specialist position at The Freeman Company (TFC) Brands?
About Us
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
Responsible for the forecasting and assignment of graphic production while leveraging all production resources both internal and external. Monitor’s production status while ensuring quality control standards are all being met. Deployment is the primary point of contact for the management of all the logistics and communication of graphic delivery with key stakeholders – branch delivery, internal graphic production, outsource production, layout, GAMs, and CSM/CSS teams during planning through show close.
This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of Lanham, MD.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Freeman is a global leader in events, on a mission to redefine live for a new era. With a data-driven approach and the industry’ largest network of experts, Freeman’s insights shape exhibitions, exhibits, and events that drive audiences to action. The integrated full-service solutions leverage a 99-year legacy in event management as well as new technologies to deliver moments that matter.
Summary
Responsible for the forecasting and assignment of graphic production while leveraging all production resources both internal and external. Monitor’s production status while ensuring quality control standards are all being met. Deployment is the primary point of contact for the management of all the logistics and communication of graphic delivery with key stakeholders – branch delivery, internal graphic production, outsource production, layout, GAMs, and CSM/CSS teams during planning through show close.
This position will support our Event & Exhibit Services team. It is eligible to work a hybrid schedule, generally requiring work in-office and/or show-site 2-3 days per week. This position is based out of Lanham, MD.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Management of all graphic production assignments to appropriate resource.
- Primary point of contact for outsource partners.
- Proactive solutionist.
- Effective communication with all stakeholders specific to the status and delivery of graphic production.
- Facilitates delivery plan of graphics with Freeman operations team and branches.
- Maintains established showsite ordering guidelines.
- Travel to show site when scheduled for supporting graphic needs.
- Works closely with graphic layout on the status of future work and expediting where possible.
- Attends all event and account planning meetings.
- Monitor’s production quality standards to ensure deliverables meet GPO details as well as fit and finish.
- Maintain all standard status update reports.
- Oversight of graphic invoicing verifying accuracy with services rendered.
- Capable of providing material recommendations and installation guidance.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Strongly Preferred 5 years’ experience in the live events space.
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask for managing a number of projects.
- Proficient computer skill (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, Workfront).
- Advance level using CP3 and Passport systems.
- Intermediate show site operations and logistics knowledge.
- Advance knowledge of graphic products, and services.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Freeman provides benefits that aim to empower our people and their families to thrive mentally, physically, and financially. These are a handful of the types of programs and benefits our full-time people may be eligible for. There may be some variances in specific benefits across regions.
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Paid Parental Leave
- Life, Accident and Disability
- Retirement with Company Match
- Paid Time Off
At Freeman, our commitment to diversity and inclusion is helping us to create not only a great place to work, but also an environment where our employees, our customers and our communities around the world can reach their goals and connect with each other. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status and other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.