Trade Show Director jobs in New York

We are seeking a highly organized and proactive individual to join our sales team as a Trade Show and Events Coordinator. In this role, you will be responsible for organizing, managing, and attending trade shows and events to promote our company and its products/services. You will play a vital role in ensuring seamless execution and maximum impact at various industry events, enhancing our brand visibility, and driving lead generation efforts.

What you’ll do:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute our company's participation in trade shows, exhibitions, conferences, and other industry events.
• Conduct thorough research to identify relevant trade shows and events that align with our target market and business objectives.
• Collaborate with internal teams to develop event strategies, objectives, and key messages to effectively represent our company and offerings.
• Coordinate logistics for each event, including booth design, signage, promotional materials, and shipping of necessary equipment.
• Manage event budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors, and ensure cost-effective solutions are implemented.
• Drive lead generation efforts by coordinating pre-show and post-show marketing campaigns, including email campaigns, social media promotions, and targeted outreach.
• Coordinate staffing needs, schedule booth personnel, and provide guidance to team members attending events.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to measure success, gather feedback, and make recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain an up-to-date calendar of upcoming trade shows and events, ensuring timely registration and submission of required materials.
• Stay current with industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging opportunities in the event marketing landscape.

What you’ll need:

• Proven experience in event coordination, preferably in the trade show or exhibition industry.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and event attendees.
• Detail-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering high-quality work.
• Ability to travel and work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings, as required.

What will make you stand out:

• You’re located in NYC and excited about working together in person.
• Prior experience in the supply chain industry.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, equity, and benefits package.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact in the early stages of a rapidly growing startup.
• A supportive and collaborative work environment with a strong emphasis on personal and professional growth.
• Hybrid (3in/2out) work arrangements with commuter benefit offering.
• Comprehensive health, vision and dental plans, as well as free membership to health apps such as Teladoc, HealthAdvocate, One Medical, Kindbody, and Talkspace.
• Company 401k program.
• Commuter benefits.
• Unlimited sick and vacation time with 9 paid company holidays.
• The chance to shape team culture and build a world-class team.

The base salary range for this role is between $70k - $90k. The actual salary offered will be determined based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and the successful candidate's overall fit within our organization and total package will include components such as benefits and stock options.