Manager, Trade Show Operations

Job Description

Job Description

The Opportunity

We're looking for a detail-driven Manager, Trade Show Operations to join our team and play a pivotal role in the seamless execution of our trade shows and markets. If you thrive on tight logistics, complex timelines, and keeping every moving piece of a show on schedule, this role is for you.

 

What You'll Do

•       Oversee all phases of the trade show lifecycle — from installation and dismantling to freight coordination and vendor relations

•       Lead exhibitor communications and manage digital platforms including Map Your Show (MYS) and GES exhibitor portals to ensure accurate exhibitor kit delivery and fast resolution of portal issues

•       Serve as a liaison between leasing, internal departments, external vendors, and exhibitors to ensure accurate, timely fulfillment of booth requirements

•       Coordinate with  food & beverage partners such as LEVY, aligning delivery with operational and leasing objectives and the design aesthetic of our food outlets.

•       Manage GES booth package communications across markets, ensuring accurate package calculations and reliable data for exhibitor kit development

•       Establish and maintain standards for signage, décor, and event aesthetics, including vendor partnerships, inventory, and quality control

•       Guide exhibitors through the onboarding process — booth package ordering, show compliance, and deadline management

•       Collaborate on Market Sheets and cross-departmental communications to keep all stakeholders aligned

 

 

What You Bring

•       Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Business, or related field — or equivalent hands-on experience in Trade Show Operations

•       2+ years in trade show, event, or venue operations, logistics, or exhibitor services preferred

•       Highly organized and detail-oriented with a proactive, solution-focused mindset

•       Tech-savvy and adaptable — comfortable learning event management systems and tools quickly

•       Strong cross-functional coordination skills — able to align leasing, vendors, and internal teams around a shared logistics timeline

•       Comfortable managing multiple vendor relationships and shifting priorities under show-week deadlines

•       Skilled in time management, resource planning, and driving operational efficiency

 

 

Why DMC?

Join a team that powers one of the most dynamic wholesale marketplaces in the world. You'll work alongside passionate professionals and play a direct role in the operational execution behind hundreds of shows a year.

Company Description

Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home decor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus near downtown Dallas, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products via open-daily showrooms and from exhibitors participating in trade events held throughout the year.

Benefits
•\tMedical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
•\tLife and AD&D Insurance at no cost
•\t401(k) with company match
•\tPaid time off and holidays
•\tEmployee discounts at food outlets onsite, including Starbucks
•\tWellness offerings such as flu shot clinics and CPR certification
•\tFree, covered parking with secure card access
•\tAccess to private events such as trade shows, sample sales, and seminars

Company Description

Dallas Market Center is a global business-to-business trade center and the leading wholesale marketplace in North America connecting retailers and interior designers with top manufacturers in home decor, furniture, gifts, lighting and fashion. Inside its dynamic, five million square foot campus near downtown Dallas, nearly 200,000 customers from all 50 states and 85 countries seek industry trends, business education and new products via open-daily showrooms and from exhibitors participating in trade events held throughout the year.\r\n\r\nBenefits\r\n•\tMedical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance\r\n•\tLife and AD&D Insurance at no cost\r\n•\t401(k) with company match\r\n•\tPaid time off and holidays\r\n•\tEmployee discounts at food outlets onsite, including Starbucks\r\n•\tWellness offerings such as flu shot clinics and CPR certification\r\n•\tFree, covered parking with secure card access\r\n•\tAccess to private events such as trade shows, sample sales, and seminars