About the Role
The Trade Show and Events Manager manages the execution and logistics of trade shows and events to achieve business objectives. Provides ongoing support to deliver an effective program of events for trade shows and events, including establishing program agenda, overall project/timeline management, venue and vendor selection, controlling budget, executing logistics, and conducting post-event measurement and follow-up.
Compensation for this role will be commensurate based on education and/or experience.
What You'll Be Doing
•Develops and executes a 1-year business plan ensuring alignment with the overall corporate strategic plan and immediate manager’s business plan.
•Plans, manages, and executes external events supporting the company’s business development goals and initiatives utilizing project management skills.
•Develops and manages a comprehensive event project plan for all setup tasks, staffing, promotional items, collateral, bookings, and other details.
•Negotiates with vendors and service providers for best arrangements within budget.
•Serves as the point of contact and communicates information for tradeshows and events to key stakeholders.
•Supports all aspects of trade show logistics, including but not limited to ordering and shipping supplies and materials, communicating with trade show staff and third-party vendors, etc.
•Provides event support in the planning, organization, set up, and execution of various external events.
•Coordinates graphic, printing projects, and the fulfillment of promotional items and other collateral with the marketing team and vendors for use at shows and events.
What We're Looking For
•Education: Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience plus high school diploma or equivalent
•Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) certification desirable.
What You'll Need for Success
•Familiarity with marketing automation and CRM.
•3-4 years of recent, applicable, hands-on events and marketing experience with demonstrated development, project management and execution skills
•Exceptional time, resource management, and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize workload and act with urgency, as needed.
•Physically capable of lifting 50 pounds, standing/walking for extended periods, climbing, balancing, bending, stooping, kneeling, and working in various weather conditions.
What You'll Get In Return
•Generous salary and bonus program(s)
•Low-cost Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
•Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
•Attractive vacation programs
•Inclusive Group Life insurance
•Supportive Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that allows for covered behavioral health visits
•Rewarding employee referral program
•Valuable employee training program(s)
Badger Infrastructure Solutions is the industry leader in non-destructive hydro-excavation (hydrovac) services. Since 1992, Badger has been innovating cutting-edge technology and providing services to a diverse customer base, including oil and gas, energy, industrial, construction, transportation and other markets, as well as numerous government agencies within Canada and the United States.
We Hire great people from a wide array of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes Badger stronger.
There has never been a better time to join the Badger team.