Marketing Events Manager

Seaman • Wooster, OH

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Seaman Corporation is seeking a Marketing Events Manager to join our Commercial team! This position will report to the Sr. Strategic Marketing Manager in Wooster, Ohio. The Marketing Events Manager is responsible for leading the strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact events that support brand visibility, customer engagement, and commercial growth across our global industrial markets. This role will manage Seaman Corporation’s presence at trade shows, customer and distributor events, product launch presentations, and industry conferences—ensuring a consistent, professional, and results-driven brand experience aligned with Seaman Corporation’s premium positioning. The ideal candidate is a hands-on events professional with strong project management skills, experience in B2B or manufacturing environments, and the ability to collaborate closely with Sales, Product Management, and Leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 4+ years of experience managing marketing events, trade shows, or experiential marketing
• Experience in B2B, manufacturing, industrial, or technical markets strongly preferred
• Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
• Excellent organizational, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Experience managing budgets and negotiating with vendors
• Willingness to travel domestically and occasionally internationally; flexible to work evenings or weekends as required

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute an annual events strategy aligned with Seaman Corporation’s marketing and commercial objectives.
• Plan and manage Seaman Corporation’s participation in trade shows, including booth strategy, logistics, vendor coordination, and on site execution.
• Lead customer, distributor, and partner events that strengthen relationships and support sales growth.
• Collaborate with Sales, Product, and Marketing teams to align event messaging with product positioning and market priorities.
• Manage event budgets, timelines, contracts, and external vendors (show services, exhibit houses, agencies).
• Oversee booth design, signage, product displays, literature, and branded materials to ensure consistency with corporate brand standards.
• Support product launches and market specific initiatives through targeted event programming.
• Coordinate internal stakeholders and event staff, including pre-event preparation and post event follow up.
• Measure and report on event effectiveness, including attendance, lead quality, sales impact, and ROI.
• Continuously evaluate and improve event processes, tools, and execution practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Company performance bonus in addition to base salary
• Flexible work opportunities including flex schedules and remote work from home up to two days per week (if applicable to role)
• Professional development opportunities including tuition reimbursement, course training, and networking
• A competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off (PTO), volunteer time off (VTO), and paid holidays
• Fun and engaging activities including department outings, holiday parties, and our annual company-wide dinner

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level