Job Description
Trade Show Coordinator
Remote, US
Marketing /
Full-Time
Workwave is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Trade Show Coordinator to join our team. This is an entry-level position, perfect for recent graduates or individuals looking to start their career in event planning. The Trade Show Coordinator will support the Events team in planning and executing various events, including trade shows and webinars.
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
- Assist in planning assigned trade shows, including preparing staff and travel, show rentals and shipments.
- Work independently on marketing webinars, creating the program on GoToWebinar, blocking staff calendars, project managing timelines and tech checks.
- Assist in our yearly customer user conference with registration updates, customer service inquiries and shipments.
- Research and order swag, giveaways, and manage online inventory.
- Vet industry trade shows and recommend involvement.
- Provide administrative support to the marketing team as needed.
WHAT YOU’LL NEED:
- Bachelor’s degree in event planning, hospitality management, or a related field preferred.
- Strong desire to develop a lasting career in event coordination and management.
- 0-2 years of experience in event coordination with a strong will to learn trade shows.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to follow process documents.
- Proficient in event and project management software such as Google Suites, Cvent, GoToWebinar and ClickUp; or willing to learn.
- Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot quickly.
- Travel to events (2-4 per year) and work flexible hours while onsite.
