USAopoly Trade Show and Events Manager

by The Bloom Report | 2023-05-24

Job Title: Trade Show & Events Manager

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Vice President, Marketing

Status: Full-time

Location: Carlsbad, CA

https://usaopoly.isolvedhire.com/jobs/888455.html

Overview

The Trade Show & Events Manager works closely with internal teams to determine strategy, calendar, and budget for domestic and international conventions, sales and trade shows, special events, roadshows, and other events. This position oversees all aspects of event planning, including logistics, booth inventory and materials, rentals, shipping, staff and volunteer scheduling, event-related sales materials, event promos, and vendor relationships related to events.

The Trade Show & Events Manager also plays an important role in representing The Op's culture, products, and brands to front-facing customers, business partners, licensors, volunteers, retailers, and vendors by providing our audience the highest level of quality, creativity, and engagement.

Responsibilities

M anage annual events strategy, timelines, and plans
Manage event budgets based on parameters set by the VP of Marketing
Monitor and reconcile invoices and individual event budgets
Provide event recap including photos, sales,
Oversee all event-related contract negotiations
Negotiate rates and secure group hotel blocks and meeting spaces
Manage on-site executions including staff schedules, set-up, rentals, labor, inventory, special events, raffles, and booth dismantle
Work with sales to determine product needed for various events
Oversee shipping and drayage to and from all events
Manage staffing and volunteer lists and schedules for each show
Submit creative requests for all event collateral, signage, etc.
Work with graphic designers and editors on event marketing materials
Create event timelines and checklists to manage workflow
Manage relationships with outside vendors and partners, including production companies, decorators, unions, and exhibition companies
Maintain event files and document all events for future reference

Qualifications And Skills

Ability to produce quality work under high pressure
Willingness to travel for events, including weekends
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Strong problem-solving abilities
Professional demeanor
Team player who is also able to lead
Ability to perform under minimal supervision
Creative thinker
Experience with tabletop games and/or entertainment industry
Comfortable with technology, knowledge of Air Table a plus
Minimum 3 years of experience running events

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