What are the responsibilities and job description for the Trade Show Specialist position at Wipaire?
Job Description
Position : Trade Show & Events Specialist
Department : Marketing
Reports To : Marketing Manager
FLSA Status : Exempt
Pay Range : $60,966 - $91,449 annual salary
Within this range, pay offered will be based on the candidate's skills, experience, education, and other qualifications.
Benefits Summary :
Wipaire offers a full benefits package including health, dental, 401(k) plan with employer match, tuition reimbursement, life, short & long term disability insurance and other benefits such as PTO (starting at 15 days) and holiday pay, all while working with great people, first shift, and in a family-friendly atmosphere.
Additional Benefits : This position is eligible for a monthly cell phone stipend.
Disclaimer : The benefits noted above are subject to availability and eligibility requirements. Benefits may be modified or terminated at any time without notice and some exclusions may apply.
At Wipaire we have been engineering and manufacturing aircraft floats for the last 60 years and have become an aviation industry leader of diversified aviation services. Our products are used to convert existing airplanes into sea planes. We support passenger service, tourism, and fire-fighting operations all over the world. Wipaire is committed to investing in our people, products, and technology. Our core values are simple, a win-win mindset, technically adept, work / life balance, do the right thing and have fun. If these values speak to you, we want to connect! Join this growing company that is proudly producing products made in the USA.
Position Summary : The Trade Show & Events Specialist supports the various functions of the marketing department through a variety of functions, including planning, organizing, and coordinating all trade shows and events attended by Wipaire and its' affiliates, assisting with the development of print and electronic marketing materials, events, and budgets, along with other duties.
Primary Responsibilities :
- Plans, coordinates, and executes all trade shows that Wipaire and its affiliates attend.
- Manages details of trade show registration requirements and deadlines.
- Orders and coordinates payments for booths and show services.
- Sets up and breaks down the Company booth.
- Acts as Company representative in the booth during trade show hours.
- In collaboration with Marketing Manager, determines and plans trade show needs, such as the following :
- Arranges logistics for on-site customer meetings.
- Coordinates pre-show meetings for sales staff to prepare for trade show execution.
- Ensures all proper trade show materials are correctly packaged and shipped, including promotional and display items, along with various necessary supplies.
- Works with third-party vendors to coordinate promotional items and shipping.
- Coordinates logistics for sales and marketing staff including transportation, lodging, etc.
- Produces (when possible) show-related signage and ensures consistent branding and messaging with all marketing collateral at the show, or coordinates production of consistently branded signage.
- Creates estimates and actual budgets reports for trade shows & events.
- Works with Marketing Manager to maximize the effectiveness of budgeted trade show dollars.
- Manages information required in marketing database for reporting purposes and able to give presentations to groups of individuals internally and externally.
- Responsible for the pull / ship of booth materials, monitoring their condition and storage.
- Oversees the creation, packaging and shipping of Seaplane Medallions on an annual basis.
- Assists with promotional item inventory.
Experience and Skills
Education, Experience and Credentials
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS NECESSARY TO PERFORM THIS JOB
Incumbent must be able to :
Please visit our careers page at www.wipaire.com / careers to apply. Wipaire is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer : Women, minorities, the disabled, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
Salary : $60,966 - $91,449