Trade Show & Events Specialist

Ingram Content Group • La Vergne, TN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Ingram Content Group is hiring a Trade Show & Events Specialist to lead the execution of trade show and event program plans for specified lines of business. The role plans, implements, and produces physical and virtual meetings, events, and trade shows for a cross-section of ICG companies and divisions. The position is based in LaVergne, Tennessee, just outside Nashville, and supports a publisher-facing business offering services that include book printing, digital books, distribution, and publishing sales and marketing. The role calls for collaboration across teams and with business stakeholders, client groups, business partners, and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, business, or a related field, or directly related year-for-year experience.
• Three years of experience producing various-sized trade shows, meetings, or events in a professional environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and cooperatively with the TSE Director and Senior Specialists.
• Knowledge of and ability to use software for trade shows, marketing, exhibits, and virtual conference platforms.
• Ability to connect quickly with others and demonstrate exceptional customer service and presentation skills.
• Ability to establish relationships within ICG client groups, business partners, and vendors.
• Communication, collaboration, and reasoning skills.
• Computer proficiency, internet searching, negotiation, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work with urgent deadlines and manage multiple high-priority assignments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience presenting to business stakeholders and executives.
• Experience coordinating events.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of trade show and event program plans for specified ICG lines of business.
• Plan, implement, and produce physical and virtual meetings, events, and trade shows.
• Collaborate within a team and work cooperatively with the TSE Director and Senior Specialists.
• Establish relationships with ICG client groups, business partners, and vendors.
• Plan and execute events.
• Manage multiple high-priority assignments and work with urgent deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package.
• Medical and prescription drug plans, HSA, vision, dental, and Health Care FSA beginning the first day of employment.
• 15 vacation days and 12 sick days accrued annually, plus 3 personal days.
• 401(k) match.
• Life and AD&D insurance.
• Employee Assistance programs.
• Group Legal benefits.
• Wellness program with access to an onsite gym and basketball court.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with community nonprofits.
• Company match program for United Way donations.
• Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for nonprofits.
• Game room with ping pong and foosball.
• Casual dress code.

What This Job Offers

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