Trade Relations Manager jobs in Colorado

Headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, Toddy, LLC is a privately held, woman-owned business. We are passionate about giving back to our local community and supporting the global coffee community.

We believe specialty coffee should be an inclusive culture, and our workplace reflects that. At Toddy, our team is made up of a diverse group of individuals, and we appreciate the unique experiences and abilities that each person contributes. We work hard, we're proud of what we do, and we believe our differences and varied backgrounds make the company stronger.

Of course, we play hard as well — and it helps that we all work toward the common goal of getting great coffee to those who find joy in a consistently delicious cup. At Toddy, you'll find a workplace culture that's built on delivering outstanding brewing solutions and unparalleled customer service with a healthy dose of "let's have fun, too."

If that sounds like a team you'd like to join, have a look at our open positions.

Summary:

Toddy, LLC is looking for an experienced Trade Show & Events Manager that is responsible for developing and executing a trade show strategy that aligns with Toddy’s business objectives and drives brand awareness. This position will collaborate on strategy and own the planning and execution of tradeshows and events. The Trade Shows and Events Manager will work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, customer advocacy & education. This position is also responsible for defining and executing program analytics, tracking, and communication plans, as well as overall budget planning and management. This position will be on-site at the Loveland, CO headquarters, travel is required, including international travel, up to 40%.

Key tasks include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Manages the marketing, planning, coordination, and communication of trade show and event operations
• Partners with the marketing and sales teams to create a strategic roadmap of market segmentation, internal participation, and operational execution
• Partners with the Marketing and Sales teams to develop communication, promotion, and customer development plans for each specific trade show or event
• Tracks metrics including leads, pipeline prospects, and customer engagement to measure effectiveness and ROI
• Establishes relationships with industry associations and events/trade shows teams
• Coordinates most travel arrangements for participating attendees, including travel, hotel, meals, entertainment, etc.
• Drive continuous improvement and propose fresh ideas to drive the most impact in our program initiatives and events
• Set up trade show booths, demonstrate products, answer questions, brew samples and disassemble booth at the end of the show
• Trains our team members on-site
• Leads projects and teams
• Work with specific show vendor portals to register booth staff and procure ice, water, electricity, and booth accessories, such as trash and carpet padding
• Liaise directly with our vendors on many trade show components globally
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and represent Toddy, LLC positively to customers, competitors, suppliers, colleagues, and team members
• Ability to travel up to 40%

Must be:

• Detail-oriented, organized, strong project management and budget management skills
• Proven ability to manage projects independently, drive projects to completion, and implement change
• Experience leading projects and teams
• Communication and interpersonal skills – ability to build strong working relationships and communicate with external teams, internal teams, and leaders
• Proactive attitude and an ability to work to deadlines while handling multiple projects.
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills

Physical Demands: This job requires some physical demands and are essential functions of this job. Examples include but are not limited to: standing, walking, lifting/moving objects up to 25 pounds, vision acuity etc., particularly when on-site at an event.

Must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Marketing or relevant major, or equivalent work experience 
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience
• Valid Driver's License and clean driving record

Compensation: 

• Base salary range: $58,000-$65,000 
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays

Eligible after 60 days:

• 75% employer paid medical insurance
• 50% employer paid dental insurance
• 100% employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
• 100% employer-paid STD & LTD
• $15 employer subsidy per paycheck on supplemental insurance

Eligible after 12 months:

• Participation in employer 401(k)
• Employer 401(k) contributions 
• Profit sharing

Some of our Employee Perks include:

• Nutrition Program featuring daily healthy meals, snacks, and beverages
• Cold brew and nitro coffee on tap
• Monthly chair massage, Chiropractic care, and wellness contribution
• Team celebrations throughout the year