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Tradeshow and Events Coordinator

Metrasens

Metrasens

Administration
Naperville, IL, USA
Posted on May 29, 2024

Company Overview:


Metrasens is a Leading Provider of Advanced Detection Technologies

At Metrasens, we are on a mission to protect and secure communities, businesses, and governments, ensuring that people, property, and sensitive information are safeguarded. It is this mission that drives our pillars of innovation and excellence, pioneering solutions that revolutionize the way we think about safety and security.

We are driven by the vision of a world where safety and security are proactive, incidents and accidents are prevented, and safety is a given—so people can live, work, and thrive.

With Metrasens, customers not only get the best technology available but also a partnership with our expert team, who understand that not every space is created equally, creating solutions that work safely within their environment. We partner with our customers to understand their unique needs and challenges, their structure, and the way people move within it to apply our advanced detection technology within their space. Beyond delivery, we help our customers unlock the full potential of our solutions, enabling them to build a culture of safety that sets the standard.

Description:

The Tradeshow and Events Coordinator is responsible for managing the company’s participation in tradeshows, associations, webinars, podcasts, and company meetings. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills, exceptional attention to detail, and a proven ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. If you thrive on creating exceptional tradeshow and event experiences, and are energetic about how experiences transform the brand, then this is the role for you. You will play a critical role in enhancing brand visibility, attendee engagement, and creating new business opportunities.

Roles & Responsibilities:

  • Plan, organize, and execute participation in tradeshows across all core markets and geographies.
  • Manage all registration requirements, logistics, and forms, ensuring everything runs smoothly once on-site.
  • Responsible for preparing trade show booths and crating for shipping, as well as setup on-site.
  • In coordination with marketing campaign manager, manage pre-show, during show, and post-show marketing communications, including, but not limited to, email communications, social media, landing pages, Calendly bookings, and official tradeshow promotions.
  • Create innovative ideas for increased brand exposure and lead generation.
  • Develop relationships with associations and tradeshow promoters to maximize opportunities at tradeshows.
  • Maintain an organized calendar of trade shows and events.
  • Responsible for KPI tracking and reporting on tradeshow and event ROI.
  • Manage educational webinar programs including involvement with content development, scheduling, moderating, and recording.
  • Coordinate closely with marketing, sales, and customer experience, as well as leadership team, to ideate and gather input for continuous improvement of company tradeshows and events.

Required Experience & Skills:

  • Excellent communicator, both verbal and written
  • Experience with Salesforce CRM and Pardot marketing automation, or similar software.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects effectively.
  • Self-starter that is eager to succeed and grow.
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Excellent collaborator and influencer
  • Able to work both independently as well as in collaboration with others as part of a team.
  • Experience leading webinars or podcasts as the voice/host is a plus.

Education:

  • Bachelors’ Degree
  • 3-5 years of experience in event coordination, tradeshow management, or field marketing

Salary:

$65,000 - $75,000

Position is hybrid located in Naperville, IL