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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing trade show operations, including planning, execution, and post-event analysis, while effectively coordinating multiple vendors and stakeholders. Strong financial acumen and proficiency in event management platforms enhance the ability to deliver successful trade shows and events.
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Trade Show ManagementEvent Logistics CoordinationBudget Development and ManagementVendor ManagementMicrosoft Office Proficiency
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Hard Skills
Event ManagementBudgetingTimeline DevelopmentPost-Event ReconciliationData Analysis
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailService-MindedAdaptabilityStrategic ThinkingTime Management
Tools & Technologies
AsanaMonday.comSwoogoCventCRM Systems
Industry Keywords
Trade ShowEvent ManagementVendor CoordinationPromotional MerchandiseExhibit Design
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Own day-to-day operational execution while supporting the Trade Show Lead’s overall program direction
- Lead trade show kickoff and touch-base meetings and distribute meeting notes and action items
- Manage booth selection, sponsorship opportunities, registrations, sponsorship payments, configurations, exhibit orders, graphics, timelines, labor, freight, shipping, promotional merchandise, attendee registrations, hotel accommodations, staffing plans, conference detail packs, budgets, and communications
- Lead onsite trade show and event operations as the primary point of contact
- Monitor booth installation and oversee final booth preparation, furniture, merchandise, collateral, signage, and exhibit elements
- Manage onsite installation and dismantling labor and vendor resources
- Coordinate onsite schedules, vendors, staff requirements, and event logistics
- Provide onsite support for meetings, conferences, client events, and trade shows
- Manage post-event financial reconciliation and reporting
- Support accurate capture of event, attendee, prospect, and business development information in Parkhill’s CRM
- Coordinate return, storage, or shipment of exhibit assets
- Evaluate event execution and identify process, cost, and operational improvements
- Compile post-show analytics and manage post-show swag inventory by sector
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 3–5 years of progressive corporate trade show management experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Familiarity with project management tools (i.e., Asana, Monday.com)
- Experience with event management platforms (i.e., Swoogo, Cvent) and RSVP systems
- Demonstrated experience independently managing multiple trade shows simultaneously from initial planning through onsite execution and post event reconciliation
- Proven experience managing external vendors, including exhibit houses, general service contractors (GSC), installation and dismantling (I&D) providers, freight/shipping companies, promotional merchandise suppliers, hotels, and event venues
- Demonstrated ability to develop and manage complex event timelines while coordinating multiple vendors, stakeholders, deadlines, and concurrent events
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop show budgets, monitor expenditures, evaluate costs, identify savings opportunities, and maintain fiscal accountability
- Service-minded and adaptable mindset
- Ability to work on multiple shows simultaneously under tight deadlines and prioritize assignments accordingly
- Strong attention to detail while maintaining the ability to think strategically and understand broader business and marketing objectives
- Ability to travel as needed for meetings, events and trade shows with occasional evening and weekend travel requirements
- Capable of providing effective assistance at the tradeshow booth as needed
Benefits
Comp & perks- hybrid/flexible work schedules
- flexible work environment
- generous PTO
- paid holidays
- specialized training
- continuing education
- professional licensing
- intern development programs
- University of Parkhill
- up to 80% of medical premiums
- FSA for dependent care
- HSA contributions
- employer 401k contribution
- short/long term disability coverage
- performance bonuses
- mental health care
- culture committees
- wellness programs
- charitable giving match