Trade Show Events Specialist

Job Title: Trade Show Events Specialist Duration: 10 months. Location: San Jose, CA Remote The Opportunity: Our Experiential Marketing Team is dedicated to crafting unforgettable, immersive brand experiences that connect with consumers on a deeper level. By blending creativity, innovation, and strategic insight, we design hands-on, interactive events that leave lasting impressions. We believe in the power of experiences to tell a brand's story, spark conversations, and ultimately, build stronger connections with the audience. The Trade Show Event Specialist is a pivotal role responsible for the end-to-end planning, organization, and execution of domestic trade shows. You will act as the strategic lead for on-site logistics, vendor management, and post-event analysis, ensuring every activation aligns with broader marketing objectives and brand standards. Top 3-5 Must Have Skills: Hands-on trade show/event management experience, with proven ownership from planning through onsite execution and post-show wrap-up Strong trade show operations expertise, including ERC/sponsor portals, show service ordering, booth layouts, shipping/logistics, I&D, and onsite booth management. Excellent project and vendor management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events, stakeholders, deadlines, and budgets simultaneously. Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solution-focused, with the ability to work independently and pivot quickly in a fast-paced environment. Experience with event technology and reporting, including lead retrieval platforms, Salesforce, and post-event KPI/ROI measurement. Your Role: Lead, direct, and motivate cross-functional team members and vendors to execute trade shows Manage all aspects of show service ordering, booth layout development, and material logistics (shipping/packing) for multiple concurrent events Lead on-site booth installation, dismantling (I&D), and day-to-day booth operations, serving as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and vendors Liaise with Sales, Product Marketing, and Executive teams to ensure booth messaging and ancillary events (staffing, dinners, hospitality) align with overall event goals Plan and execute innovative promotional strategies and booth activations (demos, theater sessions, giveaways) to maximize high-quality lead generation Conduct comprehensive post-event ROI analysis. Track KPIs (Cost per Lead, MQL conversion, engagement metrics) to provide actionable insights for future investment Develop and implement streamlined operational processes and risk mitigation strategies to improve efficiency and ensure safety compliance What You Will Bring: This role requires a dynamic individual who can lead innovative marketing initiatives that create memorable brand experiences while achieving strategic business goals. 5 years of experience in trade show management, experiential marketing, or large-scale event production Proven ability to manage complex marketing budgets and multiple simultaneous projects with meticulous attention to detail Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; ability to present post-show performance data to senior leadership A "solution-oriented " mindset with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities Willingness and ability to travel (up to 30%) for on-site event coordination and management Power user of Salesforce, G-Suite, Wrike, and Slack. Experience with lead retrieval and event management software is required