Trade Show & Expo Producer - Assoc. Account Executive

Modern Display Service Inc•Salt Lake City, UT

2d•$40,000 - $56,000

About The Position

Modern Expo & Events is looking for a dynamic, creative, and experienced event professional to join their team as an Event Producer/Associate Account Executive. This project leadership position offers a great opportunity for growth in an exciting field. The role involves managing a variety of projects related to producing events and managing custom exhibit programs, including expositions, trade shows, custom exhibit booths and displays, corporate events, parties and galas, meetings, and other special events. The successful applicant will have relevant industry experience, post-secondary education, extraordinary customer service skills, excellent organizational and communication skills, and a demonstrated level of creativity.

Requirements

Previous experience in event planning, event sales, account management, custom exhibits, trade shows, or other related fields.
Strong project and contract management skills.
Ability to work well within and/or lead a team setting.
Familiarity with CRM and project management platforms.
Ability to build rapport and maintain client relationships.
Deadline and detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

Post-secondary education
Extraordinary customer service skills
Excellent organizational and communication skills
Demonstrated level of creativity
Understanding of trade show, event, or custom exhibit production processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain a creative, fun, solution-oriented, and positive approach to all projects.
Manage the contract fulfillment stages of all event and custom exhibit activities and personnel.
Distribute and communicate project information clearly to multiple departments.
Calculate and propose budgets and bids for planned events and custom exhibit projects.
Research and identify successful event, exhibit, and business development opportunities.
Maintain an event, exhibit, and account pipeline.
Manage project deadlines and product fulfillment milestones throughout the complete event and exhibit lifecycle.
Coordinate custom exhibit development, including design, graphics, fabrication, installation, dismantle, and client communication.
Resolve customer inquiries and complaints.
Set follow-up appointments to keep customers aware of the latest developments and create opportunities for new event and exhibit acquisitions.
Manage, propose, and contribute to the creation of event, exhibit, and proposal materials.
Lead multiple projects simultaneously.
Direct run of show on event days and oversee all supporting responsibilities.
Coordinate exhibit installations and ensure project execution meets client expectations.
Lead show standards and maintain quality customer service under pressure.