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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Strong understanding of project management frameworks and methodologies
Proven track record of successful project delivery
Proficiency with management software (e.g., MS, Excel)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to lead and motivate cross-functional teams
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and under tight deadlines.
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Adaptability and flexibility to changing priorities
Microsoft, Microsoft Teams & Outlook
Ability to follow a budget to ensure margin goals are achieved
**This is a great work culture - Work Hard - Play Hard
Your expertise in managing resources, projects, vendors, and timelines for trade shows that will ensure that our projects meet quality standards and deliver value to our clients
Serves as the primary point of contact for the client to given trade show project(s) and will meet with the inside team and client as determined by the complexity and needs of the project
Manages all aspects of the project PM management programs
Develop and define the project scope of work and provide oversight to ensure that all elements of the project meet the requirements of the specifications
Develops and/or reviews cost estimates and proposals based on design/concept, scope of work, given client target budget, and margin expectations
Review cost estimates against the final project scope to confirm vendor labor, rental costs, material costs and availability
Establishes production time schedules, lead times, material/subcontractor scheduling
Participates with the sales team on concept development, budget development, potential needs, and approximate project timeline development
Works with the Sales, Asset Mgt. and Warehouse teams to confirm production scope and for the coordination of install labor, trade show services schedules and to solve problems in delivery, vendors, materials, and time
Monitors all project accounting tasks and assigns tasks per departmental standard operation procedures
Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedules or plans as required
Prepares regular project reports for management, sales, and clients as needed
Ensures that proper processes are followed on each project
Follows up with prospective clients by forwarding contact information to appropriate personnel
Can Travel to shows, meetings, or industry events as required
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations
Performs all other duties and r
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
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