Description :
Description: Crawford Communications Group (www.crawfordgroup.com) is currently looking for a qualified Tradeshow Project Manager consultant for an engagement with our leading high technology client in the South San Francisco Bay Area.
Target Consulting Dates: ASAP for 6 month-minimum project duration, highly likely to continue.
Firm Consulting Rate: $35-per hour/$72,800 annualized, as a w-2 employee of Crawford Communications Group.
Hours/location: Onsite, 40 hours per week. 25-30% travel will be required.
Local S.F. Bay Area candidates only please. No phone calls will be accepted.
Job Description: The Tradeshow Project Manager will support one or more Tradeshow/Events Program Managers with the logistics planning and execution phases of corporate tradeshows. The engagement demands extensive cross-functional teamwork and vendor management. The ideal candidate will exhibit strong multi-tasking and decision-making abilities, have high energy and possesses the ability to thrive and excel in a large corporate, complex, and fast paced organization.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
Three to five years managing/project managing/supporting corporate tradeshows/events.
A successful track record with at least one Tech 500 company preferred.
Must have the ability/desire to work as part of a team.
Proven capability for managing all facets of pre, live, and post logistics for corporate tradeshows.
Requires solid experience managing large extended vendor teams: exhibit house, shipping, graphics, AV, labor, hotel, meeting facilities, etc.
Engage travel vendor and manage travel logistics (ground/air transportation).
The ability to manage multiple, complex timelines and deliver programs on time, on budget. Requires experience with budget planning, PO, credit card and final budget reconciliation.
Experience with post-show campaigns/programs analysis and metrics.
BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, General Business, or similar. CMP a plus.
Please create a profile and include your Word-version resume at:
http://tbe.taleo.net/NA5/ats/careers/requisition.jsporg=CRAWFORD&cws=1&rid=137
Benefits:
No self-employment taxes.
Bi-weekly paychecks with auto-deposit.
Medical and dental insurance upon qualification.
401K.
Paid holidays upon qualification.
Monthly cell phone reimbursement up to $60.
Access to Crawford consultant collaborative expertise.