Trade Show and Event Manager

Barrett Firearms Manufacturing • Christiana, TN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We’re looking for a dynamic, detail-driven Trade Show & Event Manager to lead the planning and execution of high-impact trade shows, sponsorships, and events supporting our Commercial, Government, and International sales teams. In this role, you’ll help shape event strategy, elevate brand presence, manage budgets, and coordinate engaging experiences that strengthen customer relationships and drive business growth.

Requirements

• 2–3 years of relevant experience in trade show management, event coordination, project coordination, logistics management, or related fields required.
• Strong knowledge of standard concepts, practices, and procedures related to trade shows, event coordination, logistics, budget preparation, expense tracking, and cost management.
• Proven ability to exercise independent judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment under short deadlines.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to professionally represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and customer-facing activities.
• Highly organized, extremely detail oriented, and able to maintain confidential information.
• Maintain valid driver’s license.
• Maintain eligibility to work with firearms under state and federal guidelines.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, business, project management, or restaurant and hotel management preferred.
• Basic experience with design, layout, illustrations, graphics, and photos preferred.
• Passion for firearms and the outdoors a plus.
• Meeting Professionals International
• International Live Events Association (formerly known as The International Special Events Society)
• Convention Industry Council

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of trade shows and company events, including obtaining graphics, promotional materials, display and demonstration products, as well as managing shipment, return logistics, and event deliverables.
• Secure event amenities and accommodations while handling vendor coordination and contract negotiations to support successful trade shows and company events.
• Maintain a complete company event calendar by tracking schedules, logistics, associated expenses, deadlines, and resource requirements to ensure seamless execution.
• Assist in the development of annual trade show and event plans, including budget inputs, strategic scheduling, event recommendations, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Partner with internal departments, sales teams, vendors, and external partners to support marketing initiatives, campaign objectives, and consistent brand presentation that promotes Barrett products and services.

Benefits

• A flexible and adaptable work style.
• Meaningful recognition and bi-weekly pay cycles.
• Ongoing growth through learning, mentoring, training and career progression opportunities.

What This Job Offers

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