trade show planner

Overview

Languages

English

Education

• College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Assist in preparing financial reports
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers
• Prepare, present and manage budgets
• Solicit event donors
• Review bids and negotiate costs
• Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage
• Assist in site selection and attend to related details
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events
• Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives
• Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.)
• Plan for social events and guest programs
• Prepare final financial and other reports
• Manage Event Logistics
• Identify human resources requirements

Additional information

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Attention to detail
• Work under pressure
• Tight deadlines
• Fast-paced environment

Personal suitability

• Accurate
• Client focus
• Efficient interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral communication
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Initiative
• Organized
• Team player
• Time management
• Resourcefulness

Employment groups

This employer promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of these groups:

Support for youths

• Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth

Employment groups - Help

Membership in a group is not a job requirement. All interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

This employer is committed to providing all job applicants with equal employment opportunities, and promoting inclusion. If you self-identify as a member of any employment group, you are encouraged to indicate it in your application.

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