Tradeshow Specialist

Corning - Corning, NY

Full-time - Entry Level

Corning, NY

Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

About the position

This position is focused on project management responsibilities for planning and executing a variety of tradeshows of varying complexities. The role involves collaboration with the Tradeshows, Exhibits & Displays (TE&D) department and requires effective communication with internal customers, staff groups, and external vendors. The successful candidate will also support or lead special projects as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute assigned tradeshows and projects while adhering to established policies and processes.
• Responsible for overall planning, shipping, on-site execution, budget tracking, and post-show follow up.
• Construct/assemble tradeshow booths from modular properties for pre-show walkthroughs and on-site execution.
• Supervise others in accordance with local labor laws while on show site if necessary.
• Support internal events and setups when necessary.
• Read and decipher tradeshow drawings and understand technical requirements of product demonstrations.
• Lead or contribute to internal projects.
• Partner with customer and technical product specialists to understand product displays and demonstrations.
• Collaborate with internal and external vendors to deliver high-quality tradeshows.
• Control tradeshow budgets to deliver value for the company and customers.
• Develop professional working relationships with team, customer base, and vendors.
• Manage existing suppliers and negotiate contracts with tradeshow service vendors.
• Contribute to department time tracking and metrics program for continuous improvement.
• Utilize the Exhibit Force platform for inventory management and leverage department technology platforms for assignments.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree
• 2 or more years of relevant project management experience
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Effective organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent computer skills with focus on Microsoft 365
• Ability to prioritize projects and manage multiple tasks concurrently
• Ability to handle stressful situations and meet deadlines
• Manage customers' expectations and requests; be solutions oriented
• Maintain a high level of integrity and confidentiality
• Execute as a high-performance individual contributor and team player
• Interact effectively and professionally with a diverse employee group
• Ability to adapt to constant change and be flexible
• Ability to take initiative
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to stand/be on feet for extended periods of time
• Lift up to 50 lbs. and operate basic hand tools

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching contributions
• Pension plan
• Life insurance coverage
• Disability benefits
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid parental leave
• Mental health/substance use programs
• Fitness programs
• Disease management programs
• Companywide bonus programs
• Professional development programs