Trade Show Manager

The Company

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow.

Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions.

Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com.

If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family!

Summary

The Trade Show Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and management of trade shows, industry conferences and company hosted events that drive brand awareness, customer engagement and lead generation across all product lines.

Job Functions

• Develop and execute comprehensive event marketing strategies aligned with business objectives and budget
• Manage all aspects of event planning and execution, including budgeting, vendor coordination, logistics, and on-site support
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product, and marketing) to ensure event goals are met and aligned with overall marketing strategy
• Oversee the creation of event materials, including signage, presentations, promotional items, and digital content
• Influence follow ups and lead generation following events
• Analyze event performance and ROI, providing post-event reports with insights and recommendations for future improvements
• Negotiate contracts with venues, vendors, and third-party service providers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality
• Provide directional leadership on managing exhibit vendors, executing trade show plans, and coordinating the travel, transportation, logistics, and other key elements of each event as needed
• Work closely with broader Marketing team to support ongoing priorities, including product presentations, research, and competitive intelligence
  
  
  

Essential Skills

• Develop and maintain multiple action plans or projects simultaneously utilizing project management skills and working to deliver projects on time and within cost
• Ability to perform financial analysis to drive maximum ROI of channel marketing promotions and events
• Problem solving skills and results-driven approach
• Ability to effectively organize work, prioritize and manage time effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and ever-changing tasks
• Ability to act independently while collaborating with a variety of internal and external teams
• Ability to advise and implement business brand strategies, positioning and guidelines to provide consistent messaging and brand standards for trade shows and events
• Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions
• Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
  
  
  

Education And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field
• 5 years of trade show exhibit experience with proven track record of improving ROI in regard to increased number of leads, qualified leads, and sales funnel contribution
• Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Proficiency in event management software and CRM
• Ability to travel an estimated 25-30% for event execution
  
  
  

Total Rewards and Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance
• Matching 401(k) Contribution
• Health Savings Account
• Up to 3 Weeks Vacation
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Educational Reimbursement
• Matching Gift Program
  
  
  

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Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran