Trade Show Manager jobs in Minnesota

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 & Industry Activation Manager
  • Jack Link's Protein Snacks
  • Lauderdale, MN FULL_TIME
  • Job Description

    The Manager of Trade Shows and Industry Activation will be primarily responsible for the coordination and execution of all Link Snacks, Inc. (LSI) trade appearances, exhibits, and supporting industry events (ex. sales meetings, after parties, sponsored events). This role will report to the Sr. Manager of Experiential Marketing and be located in Minneapolis, MN at the Jack Link’s Support Center. This role will be required to drive clarity in collaboration between cross-functional teams involved in the development of Jack Link’s core and emerging brand exhibiting opportunities. They will represent the point of contact for the LSI organization and all industry associations in facilitating our exhibiting program. They will also act as liaison to Link Snacks supporting 3rd party agencies tasked with creative ideation as it relates to the development and build of physical exhibiting environments. This role will have at times, direct reporting responsibilities to our C-suite of leaders, dependent on the specific channel and project being executed. Exemplary organization and communication skills will be required as driving a large cross functional team towards organizational objectives unique to each show will require a champion to direct traffic, hold accountability towards deadlines, lead in cross functional communications and updates, and embody excellence in execution as these events go live. The ideal candidate for this role will be a self starter that is not afraid to roll their sleeves up and jump into each project. One who thrives on the tangible return of watching a carefully planned event come to life before their eyes, and who revels in the opportunity to share these wins with the organization. A well-honed public speaker who can bring a level of enthusiasm for the subject matter to the table, and one who is comfortable in communicating with senior leadership in moments of both positive feedback and constructive commentary.

    The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

    Will directly manage and work booth environments at each registered trade show event on behalf of Link Snacks family of brands

    Principle driver of trade show and industry activation calendar; publishing and updating for organizational visibility

    Process developer and owner of coordination efforts via cross-functional team tasked with trade event development

    Will directly manage the cataloguing of trade event related data (i.e. individual show plans, access credentials, punch lists, invoices, agency renderings, etc.)

    Will build and maintain system for collecting event data and disseminating to LSI trade members following each event

    Develops and maintains of individual show checklists, ensuring preparedness for each event

    Manager of 3rd party agency relationships for purposes of exhibit development and execution

    Manager of trade show and industry activation budget, adhering to designated budgets and reporting as directed by Sr. Manager of Experiential. Will be accountable for executional expenditures and budget adherence for agency supports.

    Cultivator of strong relationships across LSI strategic partners, executional resources, industry associations, and participating LSI team members

    Will function as the executional resource for trade show activity, directly overseeing field operations pre/during/post event where necessary

    Will manage LSI owned equipment to and from events and while in use. Ensuring inbound and outbound freight is properly coordinated from Marketing Warehouse

    Manage the registration of each brand with selected shows as indicated by manager, working closely with the appropriate brand management team members to ensure messaging and communications are tailored for each event

    Drive dialogue with hosting associations for each registered event on behalf of all LSI brands; exploring additional marketing opportunities within each event as directed

    Reconcile estimates and billings for each event

    Assembly of show plan materials for share out with cross functional team attending event

    Assist the Sr. Manager of Experiential in the development of well-articulated briefing materials for agencies, partners, and cross functional team members

    Ensure information related to trade event happenings and upcoming industry opportunities are published to internal marketing outlets (leadership updates, internal announcements)

    Actively participate in Brand and Agency strategy meetings to gather & log action items impacting trade show and industry activities

    Maintain an updated calendar of promotional activity and communicates to key stakeholders

    Reconciliation of costs related to trade show or industry activities, ensuring accounting process is followed with planned events

    Maintain relationship with agency charged with executing environment builds and creative ideation

    Maintenance of post event data, ensuring that outreach and follow ups are directed to appropriate team members and responses are issued to inquiring parties

    Ensures proper cataloguing of newly created process documents on MS Teams, for broader team sharing



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Trade Show and Event Specialist (Fixed Term Contract)
  • CGG
  • Oslo, MN FULL_TIME
  • Company DescriptionCGG (www.cgg.com) is a global technology and HPC leader that provides data, products, services and solutions in Earth science, data science, sensing and monitoring. Our unique portf...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Key holder/ Assistant Manager- Shoe Dept. Encore- Edina, MN
  • SHOE SHOW INC
  • Edina, MN FULL_TIME
  • Retail Management Key Holder Position is available with a local shoe store, Shoe Dept. Encore in Edina, MN. SHOE SHOW, INC., the country’s largest privately held footwear retailer in business 60 years...
  • 1 Day Ago

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MOD/Trade Show/Order Return Specialists / Order Administrator
  • Quantum Graphics, Inc
  • Prairie, MN FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a detailed, driven self-starter to work on a dynamic team to help process daily Manufacture on Demand (MOD) orders, and trade show returns and returned orders, while also supporting...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Game Show Host
  • Great Big Game Show
  • Bloomington, MN PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • GREAT BIG GAME SHOW HOST JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Host at Great Big Game Show $15-$18 (depending on experience) Position Description: Hosts at Great Big Game Show will lead our guests, also called co...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Trade Marketing Manager
  • ASMODEE NORTH AMERICA INC
  • Lino Lakes, MN OTHER
  • Job Details Job Location: Lino Lakes Office - Lino Lakes, MN Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: Undisclosed Description Who We Are Asmodee is an entertainment leader specialized in boardgames. We’...
  • 15 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

Minnesota (/ˌmɪnɪˈsoʊtə/ (listen)) is a state in the Upper Midwest and northern regions of the United States. Minnesota was admitted as the 32nd U.S. state on May 11, 1858, created from the eastern half of the Minnesota Territory. The state has a large number of lakes, and is known by the slogan the "Land of 10,000 Lakes". Its official motto is L'Étoile du Nord (French: Star of the North). Minnesota is the 12th largest in area and the 22nd most populous of the U.S. states; nearly 60% of its residents live in the Minneapolis–Saint Paul metropolitan area (known as the "Twin Cities"). This area i...
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Income Estimation for Trade Show Manager jobs
$87,341 to $113,466

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