Trade Show Manager jobs in California

Trade Show Manager manages the execution and logistics of trade shows and exhibitions to achieve business objectives. Develops and manages a comprehensive event project plan for all setup tasks, promotional items, literature, bookings, and other details. Being a Trade Show Manager approves the design, layout, cost estimates, and construction of exhibits and displays. Negotiates with vendors and service providers for best arrangements within budget. Additionally, Trade Show Manager may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Trade Show Manager supervises a group of primarily para-professional level staffs. May also be a level above a supervisor within high volume administrative/ production environments. Makes day-to-day decisions within or for a group/small department. Has some authority for personnel actions. To be a Trade Show Manager typically requires 3-5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. Thorough knowledge of functional area and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Trade Show Registration Manager
  • Specialty Equipment Market Association.
  • Diamond, CA FULL_TIME
  • Registration Manager

    Department
    : Show Department Prepared by: Andy Tompkins

    Division
    : Registration Approved by: Tom Gattuso

    FLSA Status:
    Exempt Revised: February 5, 2024

    Purpose

    The Registration Manager administers development, analysis, and improvement of registration processes for the industry leading SEMA Show, uniting an international community of 170,000 automotive aftermarket professionals and enthusiasts. This highly detail-oriented, fast-paced position requires knowledge and coordination of all registration systems, vendors, internal and support staff, along with interaction with SEMA membership and attendee communities. The role also includes registration management of the annual Exhibitor Summit, along with evaluation of new vendors, techniques, and ideas to improve registration services. All responsibilities will achieve the Association’s goals of producing the industry’s leading events, providing best-in-class customer service, and continuously improving to better serve our global community.

    Responsibilities:

    • Administers implementation of all aspects of the SEMA Show registration process including coordination with registration vendor, internal staff, and external partners. Ensures online and on-site systems function effectively and open on targeted dates.

    • Hires, trains, and manages Show-site temporary staff, contributes to design of traffic and workflows of registration area, and coordinates on-site management of all registration activities.

    • Submits work orders to plan for all on-site needs. Collaborates with department coworkers on items needed for effective Show registration.

    • Hires, trains, and manages pre-Show temporary customer service team, coordinating phone, email, and other contact methods with members and attendees to ensure all registration questions and concerns receive timely follow-up.

    • Liaisons with registration vendor to mitigate all customer service and registration issues.

    • Manages all aspects of the pre-show qualification/approval process for attendees, exhibitors, and other registration types including hiring, training and supervision of temporary personnel that will aid in the vetting process.

    • Executes invitation and visa letter process to allow international visitors to attend SEMA events.

    • Coordinates delivery of summary and historical registration information and reports on a timely basis.

    • Works with Trade Show Director on the compilation of post-SEMA Show analysis reports. Collects information from all stakeholders including registration data and historical comparisons.

    • Assists process to prepare annual fiscal budgets including all appropriate registration costs and invoice reconciliation.

    • Supports maintenance of all registration records in CRM, maintains proper record keeping and coordinates use by internal stakeholders.

    • Contributes to process for scheduling of messages to registered and prospect attendees and works with marketing department and Trade Show Director on timely and effective communications.

    • Implements registration process for the annual SEMA Show Exhibitor Summit, working with Trade Show Director on registration approvals and historical comparisons.

    • Helps evaluate vendors and contributes innovative ideas to create best in class registration experiences.

    • When directed by Trade Show Director, VP of Events, or other SEMA management, performs other assignments and duties as required.

    Relationships

    • Reports to the Trade Show Director.

    • Interfaces with Show Department stakeholders, support staff personnel and other divisions and Directors as needed.

    • Communicates regularly with Association members, vendors, exhibitors, prospect exhibitors, and attendees.

    Skills and Knowledge Required

    • Must be able to work in-person in Diamond Bar, CA office each workday.

    • Demonstrates an open mindset committed to self-evaluation and improvement.

    • Effective oral and written communication, organizational, managerial, and typing skills. Must be detailed-oriented.

    • An associate or college degree and experience (3-5 years) in the trade show industry, performing similar duties with the stated necessary appropriate skills or proficiencies.

    • Knowledge of office equipment, computer systems and software, including NetForum, Basecamp, Expocad, Great Plains, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access a plus.

    • Ability to travel to and attend SEMA Shows and events as well as other industry events, as necessary.

    This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of responsibilities, skills, relationships or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and to assign other duties, as necessary.
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Marketing/Trade Show Specialist
  • FBD Logistics
  • Walnut, CA FULL_TIME
  • Fbd Logistics is a fast growing 3PL company specialize in dangerous goods that provides its clients A to Z services including Freight Forwarding, 3PL service and RMA services. We are looking for a dri...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Marketing/Trade show Specialist
  • Heavy Motions
  • Ontario, CA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities: Coordinate, organize and manage all trade shows. Plan and book event spaces, hotel room blocks, and other trade show related events. Lead planning, logistics and ordering all booth s...
  • 1 Day Ago

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ales Representative - Trade Show
  • TYKONO
  • San Francisco, CA TEMPORARY
  • Job Title: Temporary Sales Representative Trade Show Full Job Description: Tykono Studios, a seasoned video ads production company for games and apps, is excited to attend the Game Developers Conferen...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Sales Representative - Trade Show Apparel
  • Denim Company
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • We are a women's denim apparel company looking to bring on someone who is passionate about fashion onto our team! The ideal candidate is someone who is independent, reliable, as well as excited! This ...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Equity Program Manager
  • The Trade Desk
  • Los Angeles, CA FULL_TIME
  • The Trade Desk is changing the way global brands and their agencies advertise to audiences around the world. How? With a media buying platform that helps brands deliver a more insightful and relevant ...
  • 28 Days Ago

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Market and International Sales Specialist
  • Medegen Medical Products
  • Hauppauge, NY
  • This is an on- site position located in Hauppauge, NY (Long Island). This position is not eligible for relocation. About...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Trade Show & Event Manager
  • Modula USA
  • Franklin, OH
  • Who We Are: Modula is the leading US manufacturer of vertical lift modules (VLM) and automated storage and retrieval sys...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Regional Sales Manager (Chicago, IL) Artemide
  • EdisonReport
  • **Job Description:** The Regional Sales Manager must be from the Lighting industry and has experience working with manuf...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Marketing Manager
  • Kalon Executive Search for Health and Wellness
  • New York, NY
  • A rapidly growing women's wellness company is seeking a Marketing Manager to join their team on the East Coast. The pote...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bilingual Account Manager
  • VAVA
  • Fullerton, CA
  • The Account Manager (AM) plays a vital role in managing both existing accounts and facilitating the development of new b...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sales and Marketing Coordinator
  • NorthPoint Search Group
  • Atlanta, GA
  • Our client, located in Atlanta, GA is seeking a Sales and Marketing Coordinator to join their team. This position report...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Trade Show Logistics Coordinator
  • Careerbuilder
  • Plano, TX
  • A Trade Show Logistics Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that the appropriate trade show booths, promotional i...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bookkeeper
  • David Castlegrant & Associates, LLC
  • Brighton, MI
  • Job Description Job Description David Castlegrant & Associates is a 30+ year business services company located in Bright...
  • 3/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Income Estimation for Trade Show Manager jobs
$94,005 to $122,125

Trade Show Manager in Charlotte, NC
A growing feeling that shows are boondoggles—more a “perk” for managers and current customers than a sound marketing communications tool.
January 23, 2020
Trade Show Manager in Great Falls, MT
Trade show managers "package" every aspect of a show before it can be sold.
February 21, 2020
Trade Show Manager in Columbus, MS
While it can aid in getting attendees to stop by your booth, help initiate discussions, or be used as a “thank you” for coming to the booth, the main purpose is to help remind attendees about your booth and product/service after the show.
December 08, 2019