Manager, Sponsorship & Event Operations

Job overview

The Manager, Sponsorship & Event Operations role is onsite in Washington, DC. Compensation is $80,000–$125,000 annually, with eligibility for a performance-based bonus. The Edison Electric Institute represents U.S. investor-owned electric companies. The manager coordinates sponsor and exhibitor deliverables across conferences and events, from asset collection and registration through on-site support and follow-up. The role helps fulfill sponsorship commitments and supports event sales, operations, and member engagement.

What you'll do

• Collect and distribute sponsor assets
• coordinate digital sponsorship deliverables
• oversee sponsor and exhibitor registration
• respond to inquiries
• communicate exhibitor assignments, guidelines, deadlines, and shipping procedures
• coordinate physical sponsorship items and signage
• support on-site event needs
• maintain lead lists and outbound prospecting campaigns
• coordinate invoicing and payment inquiries with accounting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

sponsorship manager

event operations

washington dc

onsite

sponsor fulfillment

exhibitor management

event registration

trade shows

event logistics

travel approximately 5 times/year

$80k–$125k/year

edison electric institute

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k)
• paid time off
• tuition assistance
• wellness incentives and programs
• transportation subsidy
• professional development
• performance-based bonus eligibility.

Why this role

A bachelor’s degree is required. The posting prefers 6–8 years of sales or trade show experience. Travel is approximately five times a year for three to five days at a time. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness programs, transportation subsidy, and professional development.

About the employer

Edison Electric Institute is hiring for this role. Industry: Professional Organizations. Sector: 81.