Trade Show Specialist

4imprint • Oshkosh, WI

3h • $0 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Trade Show Specialist partners with marketing team members and internal stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute trade shows and events while representing 4imprint and its brand values. The role coordinates event logistics, delivers customer-focused experiences, oversees event displays and staff, tracks event data, and stays current on trends. After approximately 1–4 weeks of in-person training and onsite work, the position may be performed remotely within Wisconsin, though scheduled onsite meetings and other onsite work may be required. The role involves travel, including overnight and out-of-state trips, and may require extended or nonstandard hours during business-critical periods.

Requirements

• Ability to work independently under strict deadlines while managing changing priorities.
• Ability to take ownership of assigned responsibilities and recognize when collaboration or escalation is needed.
• Friendly, tactful, and professional communication skills, including the ability to handle difficult scenarios.
• Ability to travel up to 30% on average, increasing to as much as 60% during peak business periods, including overnight and out-of-state travel.
• A passport and TSA PreCheck, or the ability to obtain both.
• Willingness to learn and collaborate and to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Ability to multitask, adapt to changing situations, and prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of 4imprint’s product line and services.
• Flexibility to work outside standard hours when critical business needs or tight deadlines arise, and willingness to work extended hours as needed.
• Ability to troubleshoot unexpected situations and make sound decisions within guidelines.
• Proficiency in data entry, MS Word, Excel, OneNote, and Outlook.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, physically active environment, including prolonged standing and frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others verbally and in writing and to enter data accurately.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout employment; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations, or a similar field; applicants with equivalent related experience will also be considered.
• Experience in event planning, customer service, and the promotional products industry.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate 4imprint’s eight core principles: Honesty, Curiosity, Collaboration, Flexibility, Accountability, Empathy, Positive Attitude, and Humility.
• Coordinate trade shows, vendor fairs, and events, including space planning, booth design, giveaways, pre- and post-show marketing, staff travel arrangements, budgeting, post-event reporting, and logistics.
• Work with internal departments and external contacts to ensure events are successful.
• Deliver remarkable trade show and event experiences to deepen customer relationships and build new ones.
• Oversee display setup and takedown and manage staff working at events.
• Track and measure trade show and event data.
• Maintain a current understanding of trends and updates relevant to the role.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed