Project Manager – Fairs & Events

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Project Manager overseeing Fairs & Events freight management operations in South San Francisco. Handling logistics, coordination, and communication for successful event execution.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeSouth San Francisco • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,000 - $90,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Responsible for end-to-end Fairs & Events Show Management – ensuring timely handling of all Fairs & Events shipments, pre-alerts, document verification as per F&E Shipping Instructions & Country rules, coordinating with customs brokerage team for timely customs clearance – TIB, Permanent, ATA Carnet, Others, timely deliveries, re-export formalities including freight bookings, re-export documentation, customs clearance and all related formalities, timely communication with overseas agents / net-work / inhouse offices.
Preparation of Manifest (Show log), onsite management, planning and support - meeting organizers, agents, exhibitors, vendors, coordinating with onsite service providers / unions, timely deliveries and updates for inbound & vice versa for outbound.
Timely billing and collection including job opening and show closure.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree+ Fairs & Events experience, preferable +2 years Freight Forwarding experience - Air, Sea, Road and Customs clearance - import & export
Good communication skills
Willing to work for flexible working hours as per show requirements
Willing to travel to show venues
Team player

Benefits

Comp & perks

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Hard Skills & Tools

Fairs & Events Show ManagementFreight ForwardingCustoms clearanceImportExportManifest preparationOnsite managementDocument verificationRe-export documentationFreight bookings

Soft Skills

Good communication skillsTeam playerOrganizational skillsTimely communicationFlexibility

Certifications

Degree in relevant field