Event Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 6, 2026. First seen by Alion on Aug 27, 2026. Derse scores B on the Alion truth index.
Description
Derse is a complete face-to-face marketing agency and exhibit builder. We bring a smarter approach to building client sales while managing their trade show, marketing environments and event programs. Our teams are made up of smart and forward-thinking people who bring experiential marketing solutions to life!
We believe in committing to a long-term investment in your career with a total rewards package including:
- Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package
- A bright and energetic culture where your ideas are valued
- 75+ years of financial stability
Derse employs nearly 600 people in marketing, program management, creative & skilled production, and corporate support. Locations include Milwaukee, Chicago, Las Vegas, Dallas, Pittsburgh, and various communities in Poland & Germany. Visit our website derse.com to learn more!
As the Event Manager, you'll support clients by ensuring successful program and proprietary event execution. This role serves as a key client partner, managing event details, resolving issues, and representing Derse throughout the event lifecycle. The Event Manager is an in-office position, but may need to travel to oversee setup and event flow, ensuring a seamless experience that meets and exceeds client expectations on behalf of the Derse brand. Read through and apply if this sounds like the opportunity for you!
Event Manager Responsibilities
- Provide necessary support for assigned proprietary event clients, while expanding and maintaining relations.
- Initiate and prepare job order documents and associate correspondence for all client programs.
- Monitor production and planning process to ensure that event deliverables are accomplished within timeline.
- Review all change orders, ensuring costs are within budget and accounted for and adhere to event timing.
- Research and gather appropriate information as it relates to client, event, or account issues.
- Maintain an accurate and accountable job file on all event / project activities, and present on highlights where applicable.
- Represent Derse, our products, and services within proprietary events and other supported areas to grow client involvement.
- Utilize strong organization skills to work independently, and achieve exceeded project expectations.
- Travel to client events to supervise set-up, event flow, and handle post-event responsibilities.
Requirements
Event Manager Requirements & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associates Degree within Event Management, Marketing, Hospitality, or similar required.
- Must have 5+ years relevant experience in general event management, and 3+ years experience in proprietary event activations.
- Strong client / account relationship management skills.
- Ability to travel and support client activations throughout the year. Travel is considered moderate.