Trade Show & Event Manager

💰 $3,200 - $5,120 (Est.) 📍 Chicago

Job Description

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Project Management
Five (5) or more years’ experience in a similar role
Travel up to 50% required
Proven expertise with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint
Proven vendor management capabilities
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Benefits
In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck
Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match
And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!
Responsibilities
Join ProMach, a global leader in processing and packaging machinery solutions, as a Trade Show & Events Manager!
In this position you’ll leverage your expertise to manage the execution and logistics of trade shows, events, and group meetings to ensure a consistent brand experience for ProMach’s Integrated Systems & Process Group
Utilize Project Management principles to develop and manage a comprehensive collaborative event project plan for each trade show including but not limited to all set-up/dismantling tasks, literature/media, service bookings, catering and other relevant details
Communicate with each brand’s marketing team regarding the project plan for each trade show to ensure timely execution to minimize waste and inefficiency
Identify and develop relationships with external vendors to meet the needs of the Business Units for both trade shows and group events/meetings, managing these relationships
Negotiate supplier contracts
Create and maintain detailed scope for each vendor, including action items for each awarded initiative, ensuring timely execution and clear communication with all stakeholders
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to, marketing, sales and product brand teams, to align trade show goals with the brand’s objectives
Partner with brand specific marketing team members to ensure consistency of show content with other campaigns
Collaborate with trade show vendors and the corporate trade show/events team to develop booth designs, exhibits, graphics and other required components for booth layouts
Coordinate booth layout, equipment shipment, technology, utilities, booth staff accommodations and registrations; communicating with the marketing team for support
Function as the point of contact for tradeshows and events from set-up to tear down, ensuring accurate display/positioning of all components, on-time delivery for materials or equipment and return shipment to the appropriate site
Collaborate with brand marketing teams to promote trade shows, driving quality traffic to the booth
Develop, track and manage budgets for all trade shows & events, ensuring cost-effective solutions and adherence to financial guidelines
Partner with the corporate creative team to develop engaging and cohesive displays that consistently reflect each brand’s values and messaging
Set and lead meetings with key stakeholders both before and post event/show to discuss targets, agendas, timelines, logistics and results
Collaborate with internal resources to gather and analyze data from each show or event, including lead generation, attendee feedback and overall performance
Facilitate planning and set up for both event spaces and accommodations, including, but not limited to conference room layouts, audio/visual technology requirements, meals and team-building opportunities
Job description
Are you a dynamic marketer with a talent for effectively managing all facets of tradeshows? Do you enjoy leveraging your talent to create a cohesive brand strategy that highlights our technology and people? Join ProMach, a global leader in processing and packaging machinery solutions, as a Trade Show & Events Manager!
In this position you’ll leverage your expertise to manage the execution and logistics of trade shows, events, and group meetings to ensure a consistent brand experience for ProMach’s Integrated Systems & Process Group. Want to be a part of a dynamic team where you can influence both creativity and strategy? We want to hear from you!

Do we have your attention? Keep reading.

We are seeking an experienced Trade Show & Events Manager for ProMach’s Systems & Process business unit. This group encompasses 21 go-to-market brands and offers a diverse range of equipment and services for processing and packaging machinery production lines. The business unit's offerings include processing and packaging integration and engineering services, digital intelligence, conveyor systems, sterilization systems, tray packaging, flow wrapping, pouch packaging, and more.

In this role, you will…
• Utilize Project Management principles to develop and manage a comprehensive collaborative event project plan for each trade show including but not limited to all set-up/dismantling tasks, literature/media, service bookings, catering and other relevant details.
• Communicate with each brand’s marketing team regarding the project plan for each trade show to ensure timely execution to minimize waste and inefficiency.
• Identify and develop relationships with external vendors to meet the needs of the Business Units for both trade shows and group events/meetings, managing these relationships.
• Negotiate supplier contracts.
• Create and maintain detailed scope for each vendor, including action items for each awarded initiative, ensuring timely execution and clear communication with all stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including but not limited to, marketing, sales and product brand teams, to align trade show goals with the brand’s objectives.
• Partner with brand specific marketing team members to ensure consistency of show content with other campaigns.
• Collaborate with trade show vendors and the corporate trade show/events team to develop booth designs, exhibits, graphics and other required components for booth layouts.
• Coordinate booth layout, equipment shipment, technology, utilities, booth staff accommodations and registrations; communicating with the marketing team for support.
• Function as the point of contact for tradeshows and events from set-up to tear down, ensuring accurate display/positioning of all components, on-time delivery for materials or equipment and return shipment to the appropriate site.
• Collaborate with brand marketing teams to promote trade shows, driving quality traffic to the booth.
• Develop, track and manage budgets for all trade shows & events, ensuring cost-effective solutions and adherence to financial guidelines.
• Partner with the corporate creative team to develop engaging and cohesive displays that consistently reflect each brand’s values and messaging.
• Set and lead meetings with key stakeholders both before and post event/show to discuss targets, agendas, timelines, logistics and results.
• Collaborate with internal resources to gather and analyze data from each show or event, including lead generation, attendee feedback and overall performance.
• Facilitate planning and set up for both event spaces and accommodations, including, but not limited to conference room layouts, audio/visual technology requirements, meals and team-building opportunities.

If this sounds like you, we want to connect!
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or Project Management.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience in a similar role.
• Manufacturing and industrial environment experience preferred.
• Travel up to 50% required.
• Proven expertise with the Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams and PowerPoint.
• Proven vendor management capabilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

What’s in it for you?

There's no monopoly on innovative ideas or limits to how far you can advance with our team. We offer an open, communicative environment that fosters individual initiative. We pride ourselves in being a company where people are happy and choose to build a career.

In addition to growth opportunities, as a ProMach employee, you receive more than just a paycheck. Total compensation includes your salary, comprehensive medical/dental programs, as well as life insurance, a generous paid time off program, and a retirement savings plan with a company match. And because we understand the importance of feeling protected, there is no waiting period for benefits – you are eligible on your first day of employment!

Pro Mach, Inc. was named to the Inc. 5,000 list of the fastest growing private companies in the U.S. seven times. We continue to introduce innovative products, enter new markets, expand our global presence, and actively acquire new capabilities.
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💡 Quick Summary

Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Trade Show & Event Manager position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in Chicago offers a professional environment and growth potential.

Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.

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