Event Marketing Specialist

JDS INDUSTRIES INC•Sioux Falls, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Event Marketing Specialist independently plans, manages, and coordinates JDS Industries tradeshows, from initial arrangements through post-event evaluation. The role serves as the primary point of contact for tradeshow matters, manages event logistics and expenditures within approved budgets, directs personnel assisting at events, and ensures booth materials and inventory are prepared, maintained, and replenished. The position coordinates event arrangements, evaluates vendors and services, makes purchasing and operational decisions within established authority, leads tradeshow preparation at the Sioux Falls facility, and works with Graphic Design and other departments to ensure booths reflect company branding. The specialist attends required tradeshows to provide onsite operational leadership and support, then oversees returned inventory and reports on event outcomes and improvements. The position is office-based, with work in warehouse and Fabrication areas. Hours are generally Monday through Friday, with additional or varied hours as needed for events and travel. Travel may be required up to 25% of the time.

Requirements

Any combination of education, training, and experience demonstrating the ability to perform the position's duties.
Ability to use business computer programs, including AS400, intermediate Excel, Microsoft Word, and email.
Independent judgment, sound decision-making, problem-solving, and accountability within established guidelines.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to give clear direction to employees and work across departments.
Strong organization, planning, follow-through, inventory accuracy, and ability to manage competing priorities.
Self-starter with a collaborative, positive, and service-oriented approach.
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including air travel and onsite tradeshow setup and teardown.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent lifting, grasping, bending, squatting, reaching, twisting, and turning.
Ability to use a computer, keyboard, company software, phone, and copier.

Nice To Haves

An associate's or bachelor's degree and two years of marketing or event experience, or comparable experience.
Experience independently coordinating multiple projects, vendors, budgets, and deadlines with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

Plan and coordinate assigned tradeshows, including timelines, booth reservations, registration, hotel accommodations, airline travel, transportation, and other event arrangements.
Evaluate vendors and service options, coordinate or negotiate arrangements, monitor event expenditures, and make purchasing and operational decisions within approved budgets and established authority.
Serve as the primary contact for tradeshow questions, changes, and issues, resolve problems independently, and escalate matters beyond assigned authority.
Lead tradeshow preparation at the Sioux Falls facility, including booth mock-ups, display assembly, product placement, preparation of price plates and flyers, packing, crating, labeling, and shipment coordination.
Prepare show-specific setup, booth presentation, teardown, and repacking instructions; direct employees assisting at events and participate as needed.
Coordinate with Graphic Design and other departments to ensure booths reflect company branding and required products, samples, literature, displays, and promotional materials are available.
Maintain accurate tradeshow inventory; organize, package, and replenish displays, equipment, giveaways, literature, and promotional supplies; order needed materials and replacements.
Oversee and participate in unpacking returned crates, inspecting and reconciling items, documenting missing or damaged materials, and ordering replacements.
Attend required tradeshows and provide onsite operational leadership and support for booth setup, event activities, and teardown.
Compile post-event feedback, results, expenditures, and key learnings into reports; evaluate event effectiveness and recommend improvements to future planning and execution.
Perform other duties as assigned.