Trade Show & Events Specialist

Van Drunen Farms•Momence, IL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Van Drunen Family of Companies is growing! At Van Drunen Farms, we’re not just providing ingredients; we’re providing people with purpose and possibility. As a trusted partner in delivering fruit, vegetable, herb, and grain-based ingredient solutions to companies around the globe, we’re striving to build a values-aligned workforce that embodies humility, integrity, passion, and excellence.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in trade show management, marketing, sales, or event planning.
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, communications, business, or a related field.
Strong project management, organizational, and vendor management skills with attention to detail.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with confidence speaking publicly.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and productivity technologies, with comfort using AI-enabled tools.
Ability to think creatively, manage deadlines, and adapt under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and execute approximately 30–35 trade shows, conferences, and events annually, ranging from regional to international.
Manage all event logistics, including project timelines, budgets, vendors, booth design, shipping, installation, dismantle, and storage.
Collaborate with Marketing, Sales, and product line teams to ensure events align with brand goals, products, and business priorities.
Research, recommend, and evaluate trade shows, conferences, venues, and service providers that support company objectives.
Oversee on-site execution to ensure booths and meeting spaces are optimized for customer and partner engagement.
Establish processes and metrics to support Marketing Qualified Lead (MQL) identification for Sales teams.