Associate Trade Show & Events Manager

Fortune Brands • Deerfield, IL

3d • $70,000 - $107,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Trade Show & Events Manager for our Security and Outdoors brands including Master Lock, Sentry Safe, Yale & August Home, Therma-Tru, Larson, and Fiberon. This role plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing national and regional trade shows and industry events. Working closely with cross-functional teams, event leadership, and external vendors, you'll help ensure every event shows up on-brand and aligned with our strategic business objectives. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Trade Show & Events. You will manage the annual trade show calendar, coordinate logistics for large, complex events, and independently drive critical operational tasks such as vendor coordination, budget support, material preparation, and onsite execution. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in event planning, trade show coordination, or marketing operations
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage professionally and effectively with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders
• High attention to detail with proactive problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Willingness to travel up to 20% seasonally to support events, including occasional work on evenings and weekends
• Basic analytical skills and comfort interpreting event-related data

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting large-scale trade shows or corporate events.
• Knowledge of exhibit logistics, shipping, and vendor management.
• Experience assisting senior leaders or cross-functional project teams.
• Familiarity with budget tracking, invoicing, and financial reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Manage the annual trade show calendar for the Security and Outdoors brands, collaborating with internal teams on schedules, event data, and quarterly dashboard updates
• Assist in the development of integrated trade show event marketing plans in partnership with the Sr. Manager, Trade Show & Events and key stakeholders
• Plan and execute Tier 1 and Tier 2 trade shows, ensuring alignment with company objectives, brand standards, and budget
• Coordinate all event logistics including vendor management, sponsorship deliverables, timelines, fulfillment requirements, staffing schedules, and team communications
• Provide onsite support for trade shows and events, including booth installation and dismantle, vendor coordination, lead capture, and issue resolution
• Other duties and special projects as assigned
• Assist in the briefing, review, and approval of exhibit structure graphics
• Order, track, and manage event materials including displays, signage, collateral, and promotional items
• Coordinate shipping, tracking, and on-site delivery of event assets in partnership with exhibit houses and logistics vendors
• Maintain inventory of event assets and support post-event reconciliation
• Prepare and maintain event files, project trackers, contracts, show kits, and supporting documentation
• Manage invoicing and reconcile all show-related expenses; support preparation of event budgets and ensure programs stay on schedule and within budget
• Create post-event recaps, reporting, and performance analysis
• Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure cohesive event execution and alignment with business goals
• Serve as a primary coordination point across internal stakeholders and senior event leadership before, during, and after events

Benefits

• comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs
• robust health plans
• a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution
• product discounts
• flexible time off benefits
• adoption benefits
• We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees