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Project Manager, Fairs & Events

DSV

South San Francisco, CAFull-time$78–98K/yrPosted 1w agoStill listed today

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Compensation
$78–98K/yr
Location
South San Francisco, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

DSV seeks a Project Manager to manage Fairs & Events freight and key accounts for its South San Francisco location. The role covers end-to-end show operations, shipment coordination, customs clearance, onsite event support, billing and collection, and exhibitor lead follow-up. The posting asks for a degree, Fairs & Events experience, and preferably more than two years of freight-forwarding experience. The position requires flexible hours based on show needs and travel to venues.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Fairs and Events Management, requiredFreight Forwarding, nice to haveAir Freight, nice to haveSea Freight, nice to haveRoad Freight, nice to haveCustoms Clearance, nice to haveCommunication, requiredTeamwork, requiredMicrosoft Office, requiredEnglish, requiredMathematics, requiredAdministrative Skills, requiredMultitasking, requiredAttention to Detail, requiredReading, requiredLifting 21–50 Pounds, requiredBilingual English and Spanish, nice to have

Qualifications

Degree, required2+ Years Freight Forwarding Experience, nice to haveIntermediate Mathematics, requiredMust Travel to Show Venues, requiredMust Travel by Plane and Automobile, required

Full job description

FRAUD ALERT: Please note that DSV will never request a chat interview or solicit funds from applicants or employees through its interviewing and hiring process. We do not require any form of payment and will not ask for personal financial information, such as credit card or bank account number. Our recruiters have an @dsv.com or @us.dsv.com email address. If you question the legitimacy of any DSV job posting, please reach out to [email protected].

DSV - Global transport and logistics In 1976, ten independent hauliers joined forces and founded DSV in Denmark. Since then, DSV has evolved to become the world's 3rd largest supplier of global solutions within transport and logistics. Today, we add value to our customers' entire supply chain by transporting, storing, packaging, re-packaging, processing and clearing all types of goods. We work every day from our many offices in more than 80 countries to ensure a steady supply of goods to production lines, outlets, stores and consumers all over the world. Our reach is global yet our presence is local and close to our customers. Read more at www.dsv.com

Location: USA - South San Francisco, 395 Oyster Point

Division: Solutions Job Posting Title: Project Manager, Fairs & Events - 132221 Time Type: Full Time

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for Fairs & Events freight management, Key Accounts & operations for SFO location in USA.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level work being performed. It is not an exhaustive list of all expectations.

  • Operations Management: 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.

  • Onsite Operation & Show Management: 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.

  • Financial Management: Timely billing and collection including job opening and show closure.

  • Lead management: Follow-up on exhibitor list and securing business.

OTHER DUTIES

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • None

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education and/or Experience

  • 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

  • Teram player

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations or Professional Designations

  • None

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Computer Skills

Proficient in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Language Skills

English (reading, writing, verbal)

Mathematical Skills

Intermediate

Other

  • Effective communication skills (all modes) that reflect a high level of professionalism.

  • Capable of multitasking and performing general administrative skills.

  • Completes work with limited degree of supervision.

  • Ability to assess the validity and applicability of previous or similar experiences and evaluate as appropriate.

  • Strong reading and math skills focused attention to detail.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bilingual in English & Spanish (reading, writing, verbal)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Frequently – Sitting / Bending / Walking and Standing

Ability to Lift/Carry and Push/Pull

  • 21-50 pounds

  • Reach above shoulder, reach outward, squat, or kneel.

Other Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee uses his/her hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; talk or hear. The employee uses computer and telephone equipment. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision and distance vision.

Must be able to travel by plane and automobile.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the duties of this job, the employee rarely is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described above are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For this position, the expected base pay range is $78,000.00 – $98,000.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, skills, education, certifications, and geographic location, in accordance with applicable laws and company policy.

Information regarding DSV’s benefits offerings, including eligibility, coverage options, and plan details, is available through the DSV Benefits Showcase. Benefits, programs, and eligibility may vary by location and division in accordance with applicable state and local laws.

DSV is an equal employment opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you require special assistance or accommodation while seeking employment with DSV, please contact Human Resources at [email protected]. If you are interested in learning the status of your application, please note you will be contacted directly by the appropriate human resources contact person if you are selected for further consideration. DSV reserves the right to defer or close a vacancy at any time.

DSV – Global transport and logistics

What moves you?

At DSV, we move more than goods. We move careers, ambitions and opportunities.

With close to 150,000 colleagues in over 90 countries, we are the global leader in transport and logistics, and it is our people who bring our services and solutions to life every day. From frontline operations to business functions, every role contributes to keeping supply chains flowing and societies running.

Here, you are trusted to take ownership, act on your ideas and make decisions that create real impact. It is a place where people, careers and ideas keep moving forward. We value transparency in how we communicate and collaborate, and we win together by supporting each other, challenging each other and delivering results as a team.

Start here. Go anywhere

This is our promise of movement. A promise that your work matters, your contribution counts, and your career can move as far as your ambition takes it.

If you are looking to make an impact, grow your career and be part of something bigger, DSV is the place to be.

Visit dsv.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook

#StartHereGoAnywhere #LifeAtDSV

How this job compares

Set against the 22,242 open Project Manager jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 10, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$78–98K/yr
  • California median$126–190K/yr1,366 salary ranges
  • US median$108–174K/yr14,195 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $88K, is 46% below the California median midpoint ($162K) — in the lowest quarter of Project Manager salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 1,708 open Project Manager jobs in California and 22,242 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in California
Experience
Project Manager postings that state a minimum ask for 6 years of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 5 to 10 years (19,079 postings).
Education
11,452 of the 22,242 open Project Manager jobs (51%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 10, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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