Sr. Producer, Trade Shows

GMR Marketing•Milwaukee, WI

24d•$85,000 - $110,000

About The Position

ABOUT GMR MARKETING We are the Experience Agency Making Unforgettable Stories Born of Humanity NOT JUST EXPERIENTIAL. EXPERIENCE. The lines have blurred. People live in the physical, digital, and social worlds all at once, and your brand experiences should do the same. NOT JUST TELLING. MAKING. The best stories are lived, not heard. Make an immersive world for people to explore so they can experience something they’ll never forget. NOT JUST CONSUMERS. HUMANS. It all starts with the human. If you want to make a lasting impact, look beyond the wallet to understand what motivates and inspires people. Here at GMR, we create unforgettable experiences across sports, music, entertainment, and lifestyle, helping brands connect with people through their passions. The outcome is true connections that last. As a Sr, Producer, Trade Shows, you will be a key leader responsible for the planning, production, and execution of complex trade show and exhibition programs for Fortune 500 brands. This role is ideal for a producer who thrives in highly organized, deadline-driven environments and takes pride in delivering flawless execution across multi-show calendars. You will work alongside a talented group of creatives, strategists, and account leaders to bring branded environments to life on the show floor, ensuring consistency, quality, and operational excellence at every touchpoint. The ideal candidate will located in either Milwaukee, WI, Chicago, IL or surrounding areas.

Requirements

Trade Show and Exhibit Leadership
Exhibit, Fabrication & Technical Oversight
Logistics and Show Management
Budget and Financial Management
Collaboration and Program Management
Experiential Excellence
System Proficiency

Nice To Haves

fluent in the language of production design and visualization such as CAD, Vectorworks, and SketchUp
proficient in the Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, and Bridge) as well as Microsoft Office, Apple Keynote, and Acrobat Pro

Responsibilities

Own the complete lifecycle of trade show and exhibition programs, from initial planning through install, show open, and dismantle.
Oversee booth programs ranging from intimate small footprints to expansive large-scale custom exhibits, ensuring that each one delivers exactly what the brand intended.
Lead the development and execution of custom exhibits, modular and rental systems, and hybrid booth solutions that push creative boundaries while remaining practical and buildable.
Serve as the translator between creative vision and structural reality, ensuring every concept emerges as a code-compliant.
Review and approve technical drawings, construction details, and structural plans with a keen eye, and maintain strong knowledge of fabrication materials, construction methods, hardware, and assembly.
Command all aspects of trade show logistics with precision and foresight.
Orchestrate the complex choreography that gets booths to venues on time and in perfect condition.
Coordinate show services including electrical, rigging, internet, plumbing, and labor while ensuring compliance with exhibitor manuals, venue requirements, fire marshal regulations, and union rules.
Develop and manage annual trade show budgets and per-show cost tracking with strategic precision.
Forecast costs across full trade show seasons and programs, reviewing vendor bids, negotiating scopes, and managing reconciliation.
Identify opportunities to drive efficiency and reuse assets without compromising quality.
Ensure seamless execution from concept to completion.
Build and maintain detailed production schedules, asset inventories, freight matrices, and tracking documents that keep everything organized and accessible.
Act as the primary production contact with venues, show management, and vendors.
Balance creative ambition with operational rigor and repeatability, ensuring that brilliant ideas translate consistently across multiple shows and venues.
Make confident, informed decisions onsite to keep programs running smoothly.