Hybrid Manager, Midwest Operations en Nth Degree

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate internally and with venues and clients to plan and manage install and dismantle activities within the cities within the assigned region.
• Participate in show planning and other operational activities to ensure successful execution of job requirements; manage labor and job assignments to ensure alignment with pre-show estimates.
• Maintain a broad understanding of venue and show site operations, union requirements, and competitor rates, strengths, weaknesses, skills, and abilities.
• P&L management and reporting for city operations; ensure budgeted profitability goals are met.
• Attend client planning meetings as needed and assist with site surveys.
• Maintain productive working relationship with local unions and union leadership; assist with contract negotiations, grievances, labor agreement adherence and interpretation.
• Lead and develop a high-performing team; provide annual reviews and avenues of growth for office staff.
• Identify and develop relationships with local businesses and community organizations to identify key resources and a strong pipeline of talent.
• Act as a liaison to clients and sales team members to ensure efficient use of available resources.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols on all job sites; Manage worker’s compensation risk and maintain gross margin.
• Determine space requirements in relation to staff, storage, and revenues; negotiate all contracts for office and warehouse facilities, including lease contracts for building and vehicles.
• Assume responsibility for all financial transactions and reconciliations involving local company checking accounts; maintain communication with corporate Accounts Payable
• Service satellite cities in a profitable manner; research and establish labor resources.
• Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel, and discipline employees

Who You Are: 

• A leader with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.  
• 5+ years of job experience in operations management roles with business planning and execution experience; P&L responsible roles preferred.
• 2+ years labor management or trade show industry experience preferred.
• Project management experience is a plus.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities requiring attention to detail while ensuring high quality service delivery.
• Expert time management and organizational skills with ability to handle large or complex projects simultaneously.
• Capable of working independently; self-motivated and results driven
• Able to analyze complex problems, exercise sound judgment, and appropriately manage conflict.
• Ability to analyze and apply data to business strategy and goals; financial acumen is a must.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and collaboration skills; ability to charismatically manage cross-functional relationships within the organization; strong customer service orientation
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Ability to work long hours and travel as needed . 

Nth Degree is an equal opportunity employer committed to equal consideration for all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.