Global Trade Show and Conference Manager

Alto-Shaam Inc.

Alto-Shaam is more than just a place to work. We believe that our people are the key to our success and we want to see all of our Alto-Shaam team members develop themselves professionally and succeed in their careers. We are dedicated to recruiting and training the best talent in the industry from entry-level positions to senior executives. We provide opportunities to enhance your career and income through honest work and high performance. We work together as a team, and we provide the education, training, and coaching you need to become a valuable team member.

Alto-Shaam, is a family-owned, privately held company who specializes in commercial foodservice equipment. Alto-Shaam pioneered the solutions that are essential to profitable foodservice and retail operations around the world. We partner with our customers to innovate and develop new products that will provide high-quality food while reducing energy, food shrinkage and labor costs. We focus on giving our customers a higher return on their investment. To hear what our employees say about working at Alto-Shaam please watch the following video: https://alto-shaam.wistia.com/medias/2vpa8fsuk7

https://www.alto-shaam.com

Position Details

Global Trade Show and Conference Manager
Job
Full-time
5/30/2019
Southeast Wisconsin
Menomonee Falls, WI

The Global Trade Show and Conference Manager is responsible for the development and implementation of an effective trade show program that aligns with corporate and department goals.

  • Responsible for strategic planning and execution of approximately 25 global trade shows and conferences per year, collaborating with regional and functional team members, as well as within Marketing. 
  • Responsible for all tasks related to corporate trades shows including vendor management and negotiations, engagement strategy, booth layout, logistics, communications, and staff training. 
  • Work closely with members of Marketing to develop plans to unite the face-to-face experience attendees have at trade shows, with the digital experience attendees have through other channels, including email marketing, website, social media, etc. Drive strategy to obtain and nurture leads and support sales in relation to our trade shows. 
  • Develop and implement measurement plans for each trade show. Monitor KPIs to determine event effectiveness. Create post-event reports documenting results. Evaluate new trade show opportunities. Develop equipment plans and layouts for trade show booths/events based on the show/event strategy. 
  • Manage global trade show budget. Prepare and submit annual budget to support the trade show calendar. Manage to the approved budget and provide reconciliations. 
  • Manage relationships and negotiations with vendor partners in relation to trade shows, including booth design, displays and construction, event production, hospitality/concierge, logistics, exhibitor services, equipment, etc.
  • A Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications or related field. Preferred 2-3 years of experience with strong emphasis on tradeshows. 
  • Excellent project management skills. Proven ability to effectively lead projects from inception through implementation. 
  • Collaborative approach with peer interactions and work cross functionally with other departments to support business goals and objectives.
  • Experience with vendor management and negotiating contracts. 
  • Must have superb verbal and written skills. 
  • Passionate, detail orientated and extremely well organized with an ability to work under pressure while managing multiple projects. 
  • 30% travel required, domestic and international (including evenings and weekends)
  • A choice of three medical plans, with a free health plan choice and plans with deductibles slightly above IRS minimum 
  • Company contributions to Health Savings Accounts (HSA) 
  • Free vision plan included in medical insurance 
  • Dental insurance 
  • Company-provided life insurance for full-time employees 
  • 401 (K) savings plan with company match
  • Short- and long-term disability at no cost to the employee 
  • Paid time off and 11 paid holidays 
  • Employee Assistance Program 
  • Alto-Shaam product employee discount
  • Weekly pay periods 
  • Competitive wages with merit increases

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