Principal/Sr. Principal Trade Show Specialist

Northrop Grumman•Falls Church, VA

38d

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Northrop Grumman Communications team is looking for a savvy trade show specialist to help further develop our strategic approach for and delivery of global trade shows and customer events. Our newest teammate has a proven track record managing trade shows and events, with a strong focus on delivering an impactful customer experience. This position preferred to be located near Falls Church, VA, but the qualified candidate must be located near an existing Northrop Grumman facility within the continental United States. You'll be a great fit if you: Have direct and current experience working trade shows and have knowledge of the trade show industry, trends, best practices, exhibit design concepts and measurement practices. Have a deep understanding of the principles of event planning, logistics, budgeting, marketing and execution. Are a stellar project manager, driven by prioritization and organization and have impeccable attention to detail. Thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage multiple events of different sizes simultaneously and with excellence. Are driven by continuous improvement and appreciate tapping into your analytical side to assess event performance and propose improvements and innovative solutions. Have strong interpersonal skills to collaborate across teams and influence stakeholders at all levels and from different organizations. Are comfortable traveling regularly for events, including weekends as needed. Enjoy making connections, creating integrated stories and providing the best exposure and experience for stakeholders. Are willing to challenge the status quo to propose and pilot creative solutions.

Requirements

Requirement for a Level 3 (Principal) : Bachelor's degree with at least five (5) years of experience successfully developing and deploying communications and events practices OR Master's degree with at least three (3) years of experience successfully developing and deploying communications and events practices (will consider additional experience in lieu of education i.e. Associate's degree with at least seven (7) years of of experience successfully developing and deploying communications and events practices OR High School Diploma with at least nine (9) years of of experience successfully developing and deploying communications and events practices).
Requirement for a Level 4 (Sr. Principal) : Bachelor's degree with at least eight (8) years of experience successfully developing and deploying communications and events practices OR Master's degree with at least six (6) years of experience successfully developing and deploying communications and events practices (will consider additional experience in lieu of education i.e. Associate's degree with at least ten (10) years of of experience successfully developing and deploying communications and events practices OR High School Diploma with at least twelve (12) years of of experience successfully developing and deploying communications and events practices).
Stellar project management, trade show management, strategic communications, marketing, public relations, event management.
Experience with virtual/hybrid trade show platforms and emerging event technologies.
Strong relationship building skills; proven track record of building collaborative partnerships to influence direction and drive progress at every level of the organization.
Ability to multitask, adapt and work well in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Ability to deal with ambiguity and work well under pressure with stakeholders at all levels.
Problem-solving skills to address unexpected challenges that may arise during event planning and execution.
Strategic mindset with experience delivering business results.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite (Word, SharePoint, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
Familiar with Customer Relations Management tools such as Salesforce.

Nice To Haves

Strongly preferred that you have a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) certification.
Management or leadership experience preferred within the trade shows and events industry.
Project management, organizational, and communication skills to include tools such as Microsoft Office, Smartsheet.
Experience working within or managing events for a Fortune 500 company.
Successful experience in account management, negotiation, developing and delivering event strategies that deliver ROI; vendor management.
Experience with global customers, communication strategies and events management.
Experience leveraging data to create and execute communications strategies, plans, programs and events.
Knowledge of Northrop Grumman, our solutions and capabilities.
Experience establishing and advancing an organization's brand.

Responsibilities

Work on a range of events, from local trade shows to large-scale national and international events, that you'll deliver with a high level of quality and professionalism.
Plan and execute trade show and event strategies to highlight Northrop Grumman's technologies and solutions, in alignment with our brand and goals.
Manage all event logistics, including booth design, shipping and printing of materials, promotional items, transportation, and accommodations.
Create, manage and stay within specified budgets for each show, including expenses for venue and footprint, sponsorships, vendors, booth setup and equipment, and other associated costs.
Build and maintain strong, positive relationships. Serve as a partner and trusted advisor to business partners.