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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in managing trade shows and events from planning through execution, including vendor management, budget oversight, and post-event analysis. Proficient in utilizing event management platforms and project management tools to ensure seamless operations and effective communication.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Trade Show ManagementEvent Logistics CoordinationVendor ManagementBudget Development and MonitoringMicrosoft Office Proficiency
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
Event Management PlatformsProject Management ToolsFinancial ReconciliationTimeline DevelopmentExhibit Installation Oversight
Soft Skills
Attention to DetailService MindedAdaptabilityStrategic ThinkingEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
AsanaMonday.comSwoogoCventParkhill’s CRM
Industry Keywords
Trade ShowEvent ManagementVendor CoordinationPromotional MerchandiseBudget Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead trade show kickoff and touch base meetings with stakeholders, conference participants, and Marketing team members
- Manage booth selection, sponsorship opportunities, registrations, sponsorship payments, configurations, logistics, vendor orders, graphics, timelines, freight, labor, shipping, promotional merchandise, attendee registrations, hotel accommodations, staffing plans, conference detail packs, budgets, and event communications
- Lead onsite trade show and event operations as the primary point of contact
- Monitor booth installation and oversee final booth preparation, branding, 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 and retention 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