About the Role
Title: Tradeshow Project Manager
Location: REMOTE, REMOTE, US
Job Description:
We, at Leggett & Platt Inc., are searching for a Marketing Project Manager within our Creative Services team to help support our business. As a global-diversified manufacturing company, it’s sometimes hard to explain all the different things we do. We like to say, “we’re the biggest company no one has ever heard of.” We are confident you interact with one of our products in your daily life without knowing it. Whether it’s the mattress you sleep on, the car you drive, the plane you fly on, or the furniture you sit on, our high-quality components are there supporting you. If you join our team, your work will ensure people across the world have a little more comfort in their lives.
The successful candidate can work remotely, but will report through our corporate office in Carthage, Missouri. Due to the frequency of travel, this candidate will need to live near a major airport. This unique position requires a self-motivated individual with an innate ability to navigate within other cultures and must have excellent communication and organizational skills.
So, what will you be doing as a Marketing Project Manager?
- Travel up to 50%, both domestically and internationally, to manage exhibit campaigns from beginning to end
- Manage all aspects of exhibit campaigns, including the management of contracted build labor teams, hosting duties at-show as requested, and throughout key events.
- Exhibit constant, client-focused troubleshooting skills to develop alternate planning for consideration throughout all stages of the campaign
- Participate in the assembly of complex design-build booths
- Create clear documentation and manage travel-related expenses accurately
- Collaborate with both internal service teams and partners, and external teams to provide excellent, responsible support for our worldwide partners
To be successful in this role, you’ll need:
- 1-3 years in project management and/or the exhibition industry
- Aptitude for travel both domestically and in foreign countries, ability to travel up to 50% is a key component
- Demonstrated experience managing multiple projects simultaneously
- Practiced ability to manage multiple deadlines and ensure task completion in accordance with exhibit strategy
- Proven ability to work remotely and in person, and independently as well as collaboratively and experience using online platforms such as Teams, Skype, Zoom, etc.
- Exceptional communication skills, both oral and written and skill in proper ownership of dedicated tasks and assigned projects
- Natural awareness of proper communication techniques for informing leadership and stakeholders of progress
- Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite of products
- Ability to do physical work over long periods and lift 50 lbs.
- Willingness to become fork truck certified if asked
Things we consider a plus:
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or project management-related field
- Experience participating in the management of exhibit campaigns and/or events
- Construction (or other) prior project management experience
- PMP, PMI, Six Sigma, or other project management system knowledge
- Sales, account management, or customer service experience helpful