Trade Show Director jobs in Ellicott City, MD

Trade Show Director develops and directs the overall strategic planning, budget, and execution of trade shows and exhibitions. Collaborates with stakeholders, sales, and marketing to develop the business objectives, concepts, deliverables, and timelines of a show. Being a Trade Show Director devises innovative solutions to enhance the impact of an event. Ensures detailed planning and execution of show and evaluates show outcomes based on established metrics for quality and attendance. Additionally, Trade Show Director typically requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to top management. The Trade Show Director manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. To be a Trade Show Director typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Trade Show & Conference Manager
  • Authority Brands
  • Columbia, MD FULL_TIME
  • Authority Brands Inc. headquartered in Columbia, MD is a leading provider of home services, building brands that support the success of our franchisees, as well as bettering the lives of the homeowners we serve and the people we employ. We are seeking an organized, self-motivated Trade Show & Conference Manager to join our Conferences and Events Management team. You will partner with multidisciplinary teams to lead the planning, execution, and standardization of the Authority Brands live events collection with a focus on the activation of the sponsorship and exhibit program. Current trade shows range from foyer tabletop exhibits to the flagship 80,000 square foot Vendor Showcase held during the Authority Brands Convention. This position is based in Columbia, MD, remote candidates will not be considered.
    Responsibilities:
    • Collaborate with key stakeholders to create sponsor and exhibit programs/prospectus content.
    • Lead research and present new sponsorship offerings, as well as evaluate current offerings, for marketability and bottom-line revenue maximization.
    • Create and maintain online sponsor and exhibitor sales system in Cvent.
    • Create and maintain online document management system in DocuSign.
    • Create sponsor and exhibitor activation plans, processes, and timelines across corporate and brand multi-disciplinary teams.
    • Collaborate with marketing and communications team to prepare related correspondence and informational/promotional materials.
    • Coordinate the contract creation and invoicing of sponsors and exhibitors.
    • Primary liaison with event general contractor responsible for trade shows.
    • Deliver exceptional client service experience to sponsor and exhibitor planning and onsite representatives, throughout the contracting, invoicing, registration and onsite execution phases.
    • Create and execute the Onsite Operational Plan, including Vendor Registration, Trade Show Floor Setup, Exhibitor Move-in/Move-out, and Security.
    • Lead post event sponsor and exhibitor evaluation and return on investment studies, including the collection of testimonials for future promotion.
    • Subject Matter Expert across Authority Brands in Cvent Event Management Platform
    • Assist on project related tasks as needed, working with multi-disciplinary teams throughout the brands.
    • Provide administrative staff support including preparing logistics, executing on-site operations, shipments, collecting invoices and preparing post-event reconciliation.
    Qualifications:
    • 3-5 years of experience in conference and/or trade show management, experience in a corporate setting a plus
    • Proven ability to manage multiple projects independently
    • Ability to identify resources to complete projects, both internal and external
    • Strong attention to detail
    • Passion for enthusiastic customer service and demonstration of return on investment
    • Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
    • Ability to travel to multiple events throughout the year, including occasional weekends
    • Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with remote teams across many time zones
    • Survey Monkey and Docusign, experience a plus
    • Proficiency in Cvent Event Management and Attendee Hub
    • Certification in Cvent Event Management, Cvent Event Management Advanced and Cvent Attendee Hub, desired, but not required
    • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Exhibition Manager (CEM) or Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM), desired, but not required
    We believe our greatest assets are our employees, we offer competitive salaries and a full benefits package to include PTO, paid holidays, 401(k) and more.
    Authority Brands Inc. conducts drug screens and background checks on applicants who accept employment offers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions however we do not sponsor Visa’s at this time.
    Authority Brands Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Director, International Trade Compliance - Americas
  • mccormickt1.valhalla.stage
  • HUNT VALLEY, MD FULL_TIME
  • McCormick & Company, Inc., a global leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry, is seeking a full-time Director, International Trade Compliance - Americas. This new hire will work at McCormi...
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Key Holder #486
  • SHOE SHOW INC
  • Nottingham, MD FULL_TIME
  • SHOE SHOW, INC., the country’s largest privately held footwear retailer in business 62 years with more than 1,100 stores in 47 states, is seeking an experienced Keyholder to join our team. This positi...
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Key Holder #1933
  • SHOE SHOW INC
  • Eldersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • SHOE SHOW, INC., the country’s largest privately held footwear retailer in business 62 years with more than 1,100 stores in 47 states, is seeking an experienced Keyholder to join our team. This positi...
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Global Engagement Intern
  • World Trade Center Institute
  • Baltimore, MD INTERN
  • Jump-start a career in international relations, non-profit management, and global business! Internships at the World Trade Center Institute offer unique, hands-on experience and unparalleled networkin...
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Marketing & Communications Intern
  • World Trade Center Institute
  • Baltimore, MD INTERN
  • Jump-start a career in foreign affairs, international relations and global business! Internships at the World Trade Center Institute offer unique hands-on experience and unparalleled networking opport...
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Compliance Officer
  • Solomon Abraham Consulting
  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • Description Publicly traded Fintech is looking for a Compliance Officer to join their compliance team in Maryland US, re...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner) -12 MONTH ROSTER
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Baltimore, MD
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SBSE - SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Internal Revenue Agent-Senior Program Analyst (12 month roster) AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Lanham, MD
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONALDIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: https:...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner) -12 MONTH ROSTER
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Lanham, MD
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SBSE - SMALL BUSINESS SELF EMPLOYED DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Internal Revenue Agent (Examination Analyst - Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER - AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Rockville, MD
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS/SELF EMPLOYED (SBSE) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Compliance Officer
  • Solomon Abraham Consulting
  • Hunt Valley, MD
  • Description Publicly traded Fintech is looking for a Compliance Officer to join their compliance team in Maryland US, re...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Internal Revenue Agent/ Senior Revenue Agent (Examiner)- (6 Month Roster) - Amended
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Lanham, MD
  • Duties WHAT IS THE LARGE BUSINESS AND INTERNATIONAL (LBI) DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at:...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Trade Show Operations Manager
  • Leidos
  • Reston, VA
  • Description Leidos is seeking a talented trade show expert to manage our day-to-day trade show operations as part of the...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Ellicott City, Maryland

Ellicott City is in northeastern Howard County, bordered to the east and north by the Patapsco River, which forms the Baltimore County line. The Ellicott City census-designated place (CDP) extends to the northwest beyond Marriottsville Road and to the southwest beyond Centennial Road. It is bordered to the south by Columbia at Maryland Route 108 and to the southeast by Ilchester at Maryland Route 104 and Bonnie Branch Road. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 30.1 square miles (77.9 km2), of which 30.0 square miles (77.6 km2) are land and 0.1 square miles ...
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Income Estimation for Trade Show Director jobs
$194,729 to $266,871
Ellicott City, Maryland area prices
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What does a Trade Show Director do?

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Trade show marketing refers to an exhibition where companies in a specific industry showcase and demonstrate their new products and services.
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Nicole Hait is the Director of INPEX-America’s largest invention trade show.
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Works with the Marketing and Accounting staff to ensure successful trade show/event operations.
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