Trade Show Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI or Fond Du Lac, WI

Travel Requirements: Nationwide 25% - 40%

Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Trade Show Manager can change yours.

As a Trade Show Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of the organization’s trade shows and industry events to align with marketing and business goals. This role is responsible for managing event logistics, coordinating promotional assets, supporting association activities, and working with external vendors while maintaining a consistent and professional brand presence. The Trade Show Manager partners with cross-functional teams, thrives under tight deadlines, and applies sound judgment in fast-paced settings. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, close attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple priorities, and a proactive, collaborative approach.

Why Michels?

• We are consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News-Record’s Top 400 Contractors
• Our steady, strategic growth revolves around a commitment to quality
• We are family owned and operated
• We invest an average of $5,000 per employee on training each year
• We reward hard work and dedication with limitless opportunities
• We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to promote safety, regardless of job titles.
• We offer a comprehensive benefits program including:
  • Health, Dental, Life, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Account, Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, 401(k) plan, Legal Plan, and Identity Theft and Monitoring Plan

Why you?

• You thrive in fast-paced environments under tight deadlines
• You relish new challenges and evolving technology
• You enjoy collaborating and communicating with your teammates
• You like to know your efforts are noticed and appreciated
• You are organized and professional
• You possess strong written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities:

• Develop and coordinate tactical execution of marketing initiatives to support the Michels brand. Provide cross-functional support and process execution necessary for successful trade shows, events, social media, and graphic design
• Implement trade show strategy, plans, and activities working closely with the Marketing Team. Manage the trade show budgets within pre-established guidelines. Organize and track expenses from year-to-year. Supervise and oversee trade show vendors
• Research and identify opportunities to create brand exposure. Secure approved reservations and exhibit space for local, regional, and national events
• Develop trade show listings to promote company services
• Coordinate the shipping process of marketing materials while maintaining accurate inventory records
• Maintain open communication with divisional and departmental leads to ensure coordination of marketing needs

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite
• A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record
• Knowledge of digital marketing platforms (desired)
• Certified Trade Show Marketer (desired)
• Face to Face Marketing experience (desired)
• Negotiation, budgeting, and vendor management experience (desired)

AA/EOE/M/W/Vet/Disability

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