Tradeshows & Events Specialist

nVent • Anoka, MN

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative Trade Show Specialist to support the planning, execution, and post-event follow-up of key trade shows and industry events. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality event experiences that elevate our brand, engage customers, and support sales and marketing objectives across our portfolio. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, serving as a trusted execution partner to cross-functional teams. This is a hybrid role, working 4 days/week in the Anoka office.

Requirements

• 5 + years of experience in trade show, events, or experiential marketing roles.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to lead multiple events concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional organization.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of assigned trade shows, managing detailed event plans, timelines, and budgets in partnership with Event Leads.
• Coordinate internal partners and external vendors to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Prepare kick-off materials, planning documents, and status updates to keep teams aligned.
• Develop and distribute pre-show materials, including exhibit guides and planning reports, in collaboration with Product Management.
• Execute post-show follow-up activities, including lead management, performance tracking, and reporting.
• Register for events and secure booth space and required services.
• Coordinate all on-site logistics, including booth services, shipping, utilities, internet, cleaning, equipment, and staffing.
• Manage shipping of exhibits, promotional materials, literature, and supplies.
• Arrange hotels, transportation, team meals, and customer event access as needed.
• Order promotional materials, printed collateral, and giveaways.
• Maintain the trade show calendar and ensure accurate event documentation.
• Track invoices, submit vendor forms, and handle internal system requests.
• Update company profiles, product listings, and assets within event platforms.
• Support continuous improvement by finding opportunities to streamline processes and improve event effectiveness.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree