Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain the marketing events calendar, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Ensure timely registration for industry tradeshows.
• Organize booth space, electrical needs, furniture, Wi-Fi, lead generation tools, and all logistical considerations for annual 12-15 specialized tradeshows and one large industry trade show.
• Coordinate and book venues, lodging, catering, entertainment, transportation, and all other logistical aspects for 2-4 small regional customer meetings and one large national customer meeting annually.
• Oversee internal team participation, ensuring roles and responsibilities are clearly communicated and executed.
• Manage shipping logistics for event materials, hardware, and supplies to national and international destinations.
• Oversee promotional giveaways, including inventory management and ordering.
• Foster relationships with industry trade organizations, exhibit studios, shipping companies, vendor partners, and other stakeholders to ensure seamless event execution.
• Generate initial content and ideas for communications and promotional materials related to trade shows and user group meetings, including emails, print ads, and online ads.
• Handle administrative tasks associated with marketing efforts, including setting deadlines and ensuring timely execution.

Requirements

• 2-4 years of experience managing the end-to-end process for tradeshows and/or large customer meetings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite: Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to hear, see, and speak adequately (with or without accommodations) to perform essential job functions.
• Ability to perform repetitive movements, including walking, standing, and sitting for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds.

Nice To Have

• Experience managing or attending tradeshows within the attractions industry, particularly IAAPA-sanctioned events.

How To Apply

• If you are passionate about event coordination and looking to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply!
• No agencies, please.
• We are not sponsoring visas at this time.

Other

• Diversity and EEO statement: As an organization, we strive to maintain an environment and culture where all voices and perspectives are valued, where all team members are seen and heard, where opportunities are available to all who seek them, and where all employees feel they are able to bring their authentic selves to work each day. Diversity, equity and inclusion are an organizational priority, and we are committed to further building and strengthening these programs each year.
• Gateway Ticketing Systems is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, biological sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, genetic information, disability, age, veteran status, family or marital status, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics.
• No agencies, please.
• We are not sponsoring visas at this time.