Trade Show Director jobs in Ohio

If you have a College Degree, Congratulations on your accomplishment. If you don't have a College Degree but you have "The -it-Factor" this is the job for you!

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

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Events management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person