Trade Show Sales & Operations Coordinator
About The Position
The German American Chamber of Commerce of the Midwest (GACC Midwest) is seeking a proactive and highly organized Trade Show Sales & Operations Coordinator to support its growing US trade show activities. This role is ideal for an early-career professional interested in international business, sales, event coordination, and client relationship management. The position involves inside sales, exhibitor coordination, customer relationship management, and operational support, working with both US-based clients and teams in Germany to ensure a smooth exhibitor experience. The candidate should be resourceful, detail-oriented, professional, and capable of managing multiple priorities independently within a small, entrepreneurial team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in Business, Marketing, Communications, International Business, or a related field
- 1–3 years of professional experience in sales support, customer relations, events, account coordination, or a similar field
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and client-focused approach
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfortable working independently and collaboratively within a small team
- Interest in international business and B2B relationship management
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite required
- Willingness to travel occasionally for trade shows and industry events
Nice To Haves
- Experience with CRM systems such as Salesforce is a plus
- German language skills are a plus, but not required
Responsibilities
- Support sales and business development efforts for international trade fairs and industry events
- Conduct outreach to prospective exhibitors and maintain relationships with existing clients and partners
- Assist with exhibitor onboarding, contract coordination, documentation, and post-event follow-up
- Coordinate exhibitor logistics and participation details in collaboration with teams in Germany
- Serve as a point of contact for US-based clients throughout the sales and event process
- Maintain CRM systems, sales pipelines, and activity tracking
- Support marketing initiatives including email campaigns, webinars, trade show promotion, and industry research
- Assist with reporting, invoicing coordination, and administrative support
- Represent Deutsche Messe at trade shows, conferences, and networking events as needed
Benefits
- Team spirit instead of rigid hierarchies
- Competitive vacation policy, starting with 20 days, increasing with seniority up to 30 days
- 14 paid holidays including Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Indigenous Peoples’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, plus additional days around Thanksgiving and Year End
- Health insurance with multiple plan options and networks & Guardian dental and vision
- 401(k) matching with a competitive, discretionary employer contribution
- Company-paid Life Insurance + AD&D/additional voluntary life + AD&D (also for spouse and children)
- Wellness incentives: access to fitness center and complementary yoga classes
- Paid Parental Leave
- Company-paid Long-Term Disability
- FSA Health Care and dependent care FSA commuter (transit and/or parking)
- Goal oriented bonus plan
- Work from Home Policy
- Flex-Time Policy
- German classes in collaboration with the Goethe Institute
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
