About Pello

Pello is a live experience agency creating bold, high-impact events for brands that want to stand out. We blend strategy, creativity, and hospitality to create experiences that truly connect.

We’re looking for an Event Project Manager who is organized, proactive, and hands-on, with experience and an understanding of trade show management, as well as experience supporting and executing a variety of live events.

This role will manage event projects from planning through execution while supporting trade shows, conferences, activations, corporate events, hospitality programs, and other live experiences. The ideal candidate takes ownership, stays ahead of deadlines, solves problems, and stays calm when things change.

This is a remote contract position, with a preference for candidates based in San Diego and a strong possibility of transitioning to full-time for the right candidate.

What You’ll Do

Event Project Management

Manage event projects from planning through execution and closeout
Build and maintain timelines, checklists, and project deliverables
Coordinate clients, vendors, venues, production partners, and internal teams
Track budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and vendor commitments
Manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
Communicate project status and proactively identify and solve issues
Support client communications and relationships
Participate in site visits, planning meetings, rehearsals, and on-site execution
Help improve processes and systems to keep projects organized and efficient

Trade Shows & Exhibitions

Support trade show planning and execution, including exhibits up to approximately 20x20
Coordinate booth builds, graphics, rentals, furniture, AV, electrical, internet, shipping, drayage, labor, and other show services
Work with general contractors, vendors, show organizers, venues, and internal teams
Review exhibitor service manuals, floor plans, requirements, deadlines, and orders
Coordinate shipping and receiving and support booth setup, show operations, and dismantle
Track trade show budgets, orders, and vendor commitments

Other Events

Support and/or manage conferences, corporate events, activations, dinners, hospitality programs, and other live experiences
Assist with event logistics, vendor coordination, production, budgets, and on-site execution
Work with senior team members to support larger and more complex events

What We’re Looking For

3–5+ years of experience in event management, experiential marketing, trade shows, or a related field
Experience and understanding of trade show management, ideally with exhibits up to approximately 20x20
Understanding of trade show logistics, including booth builds, drayage, AV, electrical, graphics, labor, and shipping
Experience working with vendors, general contractors, venues, and show organizers
Strong organizational, communication, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple projects, budgets, and deadlines
A proactive problem solver who takes initiative and ownership
Comfortable working independently in a remote environment
Ability to stay calm and solutions-focused under pressure
Willingness to travel and work on-site at events
Experience with Freeman, GES, or similar trade show platforms is a plus

Why Pello

You’ll work on high-profile events and experiences for global brands while joining a team that values ownership, creativity, collaboration, and getting things done.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, resourceful, proactive, and willing to roll up their sleeves to make things happen.

How to Apply

Submit your resume along with a brief summary of your event and trade show experience, including:

Types of events and trade shows you've managed or supported
Approximate trade show booth sizes
Your specific responsibilities
Approximate project budgets
Examples of challenges you've solved or projects you've taken ownership of

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