Trade Show Specialist

Salary Range: Up to $60,000.00 Annually

HOURS: M–F, 8am-5pm, some weekends. (flexible hours depending on necessity)

PAY: $60,000 annual salary + based on experience

REPORTS TO: Trade Show Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

WORK FROM HOME STATUS: Eligible

After a period of in-person training and time working onsite with your team, this role has the option to work remotely (in WI only). In general, this timeframe tends to be 1-4 weeks. Note that there will be situations when someone may choose or be asked to return onsite which would be coordinated and scheduled in advance - which would include reoccurring onsite meetings.

We work with businesses and organizations of all kinds to provide them with personalized promotional products. A small part of their job is the biggest part of ours – that’s why one of our core values is to provide remarkable service. When you work here, you’ll be treated with the same level of respect and positive attitude.

As a trade show specialist, you will partner with other marketing team members and internal stakeholders to successfully plan, coordinate, and execute trade shows and events while representing 4imprint and its brand values.

Here’s what a typical day looks like. These are essential functions of the job; other duties may be assigned.

• Demonstrate the eight core principles that guide every 4imprint teammate daily: Honesty, Curiosity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Accountability, Empathy, Positive Attitude, Humility.
• Coordinate trade shows, vendor fairs and events: including space planning, booth design, giveaways, pre/post-show marketing, travel coordination/arrangements for staff, budgeting, post event reporting and logistic needs. This includes working with a variety of internal departments and external contacts, to ensure the events’ success.
• Deliver remarkable trade show and event experiences to deepen relationships with our customers and build new ones.
• Oversee display setup/takedown and manage staff working an event.
• Track and measure all tradeshow/event data.
• Maintain a current understanding of trends and updates in your role.

You might be a fit for this position if you have/are:

• Able to work independently under strict deadlines while managing changing priorities.
• Ready to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and recognize when collaboration or escalation is needed.
• Friendly, tactful and professional in your communications, and adept at handling difficult scenarios.
• The ability to travel up to 30% of the time on average, with travel increasing to as much as 60% during peak business periods, including overnight and out-of-state travel.
• A passport and TSA PreCheck, or the ability to obtain both.
• Interested in learning and working collaboratively, and able to give and receive constructive feedback.
• A multitasker who is ready to respond to changing situations and prioritize your workload.
• Knowledge of the 4imprint product line and services offered.
• The flexibility to work outside standard hours when critical business needs or tight deadlines arise.
• Comfortable troubleshooting unexpected situations and making sound decisions within guidelines.
• Willing to work extended hours as needed.

Required education/skills/experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations or similar field preferred.
  • Applicants with equivalent, related experience will also be considered.
• Event planning, customer service, and promotional products industry experience preferred.
• Proficiency in data entry, MS Word, Excel, OneNote and Outlook.
• The ability to thrive in a dynamic, physically active environment that requires prolonged standing and frequent lifting of up to 50 lbs.
• Please refer to the physical requirements form for details on the physical requirements of this role.

Work Environment:

An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties, responsibilities, and physical demands listed in this job description.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation(s) will be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to effectively communicate with others (verbally and in writing).
• Ability to enter data with high level of accuracy.
• Ability to be on your feet for extended periods at tradeshows or events, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Work could be performed remotely (in WI only at this time) and at 4imprint sites in WI.

H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

The following five drugs or classes of drugs will be tested for: 1) Marijuana (THC) 2) Cocaine Metabolites 3) Phencyclidine 4) Amphetamines (Class) 5) Opiate Metabolites.

4imprint has a drug-free workplace policy.

Equal opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.