Trade Show Director jobs in Portland, OR

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 and Events Manager
  • Audinate
  • Portland, OR FULL_TIME
  • Who we are and what we do 


    Audinate leads the world in networked media with our "Dante" technology which is used extensively in professional audio & video applications, including live events, broadcast, entertainment venues and communications systems.   

     

    Dante harnesses the power of IT networking to make AV better, replacing the need for specialised point-to-point analogue and digital connections. With audio and video making up so much of our daily lives, we play an important role in every great audio-visual moment. The Dante technology embedded in popular AV products makes it possible for users to connect sound and vision like never before.  

     

    You’ll find us in the largest companies and institutions like NFL Media Headquarters, Microsoft, major universities and even a 900-year-old cathedral featured in Harry Potter. 


    What you’ll be working on


    As our Tradeshow and Events Manager, you will work closely with the marketing, training, sales and product management teams to oversee the successful execution and support of corporate tradeshows and regional training events worldwide. This includes assisting with logistical planning and management of large multi-segment tradeshows as well as supporting smaller regional tradeshows and training events. 


    What we’re looking for  


    To be successful you’ll need to have deep understanding of end-to-end trade show and event management. You’ll know what a great trade show experience looks like from the booth design to the team staffing the booth and leading the training.  

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    Responsibilities
    • Work with marketing, sales, and product management to coordinate logistics and deliverables for trade shows. Logistics can include booking booth and meeting space, working with booth designers, managing housing, managing budgets, staffing booth plans, packing and sending exhibition material to and from shows, etc. 
    • Work with vendors, e.g. exhibit house, printers, freight companies etc., to ensure timely, cost-effective execution
    • Travel to and support onsite execution and management of key events, including show set-up and take-down 
    • Track expenses and assist in complete financial reconciliation
    • Ensure processing of show leads in CRM system and distribution to sales team 
    • Maintain show schedules, project checklist and processes through exhibit management templates 
    • Detailed and standardized planning and project management with clear goals/strategy for each show. This includes capturing promotional plans for shows in addition to booth design/production requirements along with demos/demo equipment 
    • Annual show calendar and payment schedules 
    • Accessible, consistent documentation for other team members 
    • Clear and accurate communication with company attendees and third parties including booth playbooks in advance of show 
    • Budget tracking before, during and after shows to ensure all expenses are captured and settled in a timely manner (especially important at the end of the fiscal year when books need to be closed).  
    • Booth traffic tracking – leads, visits, conversations to help gauge ROI 
    • SWAG procurement and management 
    • Ability to travel to larger domestic shows as identified in planning as well as potential travel for key international shows 


    The successful candidate will have...
    • 3-5 years’ experience in trade show/events management and coordination 
    • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with multiple and changing priorities while maintaining strong focus on execution and results.  
    • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills with an ability to communicate at all levels of an organization both internally and externally.  
    • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills  
    • Strong organizational and planning skills  
    • Detail-oriented with excellent follow-up, budgeting, and time management skills  
    • Adept at handling multiple complex projects simultaneously under pressure to meet tight deadlines  
    • Knowledge of marketing communications and graphics helpful  
    • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products (including strong knowledge of Excel) 
    • Willing to travel up to 20% to organize events as needed, may include travel on some evenings and weekends 


    Physical requirements
    • Performing the duties of this job regularly involves sitting, walking, standing, hearing/listening, repetitive hand movement, and vision requirements – close vision, adjust focus, color code. Lift, carry, or otherwise move and position a minimum of 25 pounds on an occasional basis.


    Mental Requirements
    • This position requires the ability to maintain an appropriate work pace; comprehend and follow instructions; exercise logic and reasoning; organize and prioritize; read; compose written communication; communicate verbally; problem solve make decisions; count and compute; analyze and interpret data; multi-task/re-direct; experience numerous interruptions.  


    Work Environment
    • The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. This job description is not designed to cover an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties may be assigned, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 


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    What you’ll experience with us

     

    With us, your ambition extends as far as our reach. Working alongside experts and enthusiasts from different backgrounds, you’ll refine your skills as we define our products. We’ll experience and share a purpose we can see and hear as we pioneer the future of AV together.

     

    In addition to a competitive salary, annual bonus and equity incentive plan, you’ll experience our diverse, values-based culture and a range of benefits such as flexible working through to volunteering leave.


    Audinate provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

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RV Country Show Team Detailer
  • RV Country Road Show
  • Kelso, WA FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a few detailers that would like to be a part of our Travel Show Team. All travel costs and lodging are taken care of. Our travel show team members are a great group of people! It's ...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Show & Events Manager
  • Great Day Improvements: A Family of Brands
  • Portland, OR FULL_TIME
  • Overview Your Home Improvement Company - Event Manager (Lead Generator Manager) We are Looking for a Rockstar team-leader ready to develop, manage, and lead a team of demonstrators promoting Your Home...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Trade Compliance PM Governance, GTPC Trade Ops
  • Amazon Web Services, Inc.
  • Portland, OR FULL_TIME
  • 4 years of direct experience with customs and trade compliance 4 years’ experience commensurate with extensive knowledge of handling imports and/or exports in accordance with foreign government regula...
  • 20 Days Ago

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Manager Trade Marketing
  • Adidas
  • Portland, OR FULL_TIME
  • Manager Trade Marketing Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization: Create, build and execute US Account Marketing and Activation Plans for Key Accounts that deliver significant business growth ...
  • 2 Days Ago

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International Trade Administrator
  • Coppice Commodities
  • Oswego, OR FULL_TIME
  • Essential Duties1. Work with suppliers, ocean carriers, freight forwarders, and import brokers to secure and coordinate all international documents.2. Assurance of import and export regulatory complia...
  • 2 Days Ago

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Programmatic Trader - Client Side - Remote USA
  • Sphere Digital Recruitment | Best Small Company 2022
  • Portland, OR
  • Programmatic Trader - Client Side - Health-care - $70,000 - $100,000 - Fully Remote in USA My client is a Fast Growing H...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Director of Marketing
  • Andrews Cooper Technology LLC
  • Portland, OR
  • DIRECTOR OF MARKETING IN THE PACIFIC NW REGION Andrews Cooper is an engineering consulting firm in the Pacific Northwest...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Attraction Manager
  • Vendetta Productions LLC
  • Portland, OR
  • Job Description Job Description Vendetta Productions LLC is seeking an individual to fulfill the role of Attraction Mana...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent - Examiner) - 12 MONTH ROSTER
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Vancouver, WA
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF-EMPLOYED (SB/SE)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Senior Revenue Agent - Examiner) - 12 MONTH ROSTER
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Portland, OR
  • Duties WHAT IS THE SMALL BUSINESS SELF-EMPLOYED (SB/SE)DIVISION? A description of the business units can be found at: ht...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Executive Director
  • RIVER VIEW CEMETERY INC
  • Portland, OR
  • Overview To lead a 143-year-old, not-for-profit endowment care cemetery, for-profit funeral home and foundation in Portl...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales Director
  • Patrice & Associates
  • Portland, OR
  • Job Description Job Description Sales Director Opening We are seeking a Sales Director to join our team in order to buil...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Commercial Finance Manager
  • The Judge Group
  • Portland, OR
  • Come join the Tillamook Team where our philosophy is Dairy Done Right. As an independent farmer-owned cooperative, we ha...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

Portland is the largest and most populous city in the U.S. state of Oregon and the seat of Multnomah County. It is a major port in the Willamette Valley region of the Pacific Northwest, at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia rivers. As of 2017, Portland had an estimated population of 647,805, making it the 26th-largest city in the United States, and the second-most populous in the Pacific Northwest (after Seattle). Approximately 2.4 million people live in the Portland metropolitan statistical area (MSA), making it the 25th most populous MSA in the United States. Its Combined Statist...
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Income Estimation for Trade Show Director jobs
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Portland, Oregon area prices
were up 3.9% from a year ago

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