Strategy and planning: Collaborate with the marketing and sales teams to develop a comprehensive trade show strategy and calendar that supports business goals, including lead generation, brand awareness, and relationship building.
Booth and logistics: Source, design, and manage the logistics for trade show booths, including vendor negotiation, shipping, setup, and teardown. Ensure all branding and messaging are consistent and impactful.
Budget management: Create and manage event budgets, track expenses, and provide post-event ROI analysis.
Promotions and communications: Coordinate with the marketing team to develop pre-show and post-show promotional campaigns, including email marketing, social media, and press releases.
Staffing and training: Organize and train internal staff for booth duty, ensuring they are knowledgeable about the products/services and equipped to engage with attendees.
Lead management: Implement and oversee a system for capturing, tracking, and distributing leads generated from trade shows to the sales team for timely follow-up.
Measurement: Analyze event performance against KPIs, providing detailed reports and recommendations for future events.
Corporate events: Plan and execute a variety of other corporate events, which may include internal company meetings, conferences, customer appreciation events, and product launches.
Vendor relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with a network of vendors, including venues, caterers, audiovisual companies, and a variety of suppliers.
Sponsorships and partnerships: Identify and manage sponsorship opportunities at relevant industry events.
Budgeting: Develop, track, and manage all event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to financial guidelines.
On-site management: Be the main point of contact during events, overseeing all on-site logistics, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring a seamless experience.
Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
Six to eight years of experience in corporate events management, with extensive experience managing trade shows.
Proven ability to manage budgets and deliver projects on time and within scope.
Excellent project management, organizational, and multitasking skills.
Strong negotiation and vendor management abilities.
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
Proficiency with event management software and CRM tools.
Ability to travel for events, sometimes on weekends.
A creative and strategic thinker who can bring innovative ideas to the table.
A team player with a positive attitude and a passion for creating memorable experiences.
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