Trade Show Director jobs in Maryland

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
  • 1 Month Ago

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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...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Director/Senior Director, Oncology CAR-T Process Development
  • 10001096 - Director Science
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Do you have a passion for science? Would you like to apply your expertise to impact a company that follows the science and turns ideas into life changing medicines? Then AstraZeneca might be the place...
  • 26 Days Ago

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Global Brand Director - Respiratory Biologics
  • 10000136 - Director Marketing
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Welcome to AstraZeneca, where we're redefining the bio-pharmaceutical landscape and breaking new ground in patient care. We're currently seeking a dynamic and innovative Global Brand Director to lead ...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Senior Marketing Director, Oncology Lung Brand Strategy
  • 10000136 - Director Marketing
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Senior Marketing Director – TROP2 Lung Brand Strategy Introduction to the role:Are you ready to transform the lives of people living with cancer by leading in patient experience and care? A...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Senior Medical Director, Early R&I, Rheumatology/Immunology
  • 10001001 - Director Physician
  • Gaithersburg, MD FULL_TIME
  • Job Title - Senior Medical Director, Early Clinical Research, Rheumatology/Clinical ImmunologyLocation - Office based role in Gaithersburg MD OR Boston MA OR Barcelona Spain OR Gothenburg Sweden - (al...
  • 7 Days Ago

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Market Showroom Interior Designer
  • Ashley Furniture Industries
  • Does the thought of taking a company into the Industry 4.0 revolution get you excited? Do you want to take that exciteme...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Design And Construction
  • GForce Life Sciences
  • Consultant, Technical Director - Construction, Pharmaceutical Summary Our client, a Fortune 500 Pharmaceutical Company, ...
  • 4/19/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Technical Sales Manager
  • Hunter International Recruiting
  • Technical Sales Manager - West & Mountain Territories Remote with travel Technical Sales Manager will report to the Buil...
  • 4/19/2024 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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Senior Physical Metal Trader
  • Redstone Search Group
  • Houston, TX
  • Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360° search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Retail Project Manager
  • Ann Summers Ltd.
  • Miami, FL
  • **Retail Project Manager** * Salary: **Competitive** * Location: **Caterham, Surrey** * Job type: **Permanent** Retail P...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Senior Physical Metal Trader
  • Redstone Search Group
  • Houston, TX
  • Redstone Commodity Search focus on offering 360 search solutions to the global commodities markets. With a competitive c...
  • 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM

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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...
  • 3/15/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Trade Show Director jobs
$195,488 to $267,910

Trade Show Director in Lawrence, MA
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Trade Show Director in Billings, MT
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