Tradeshow Coordinator

Position Details
Position Location: Dearborn, MI

Department: Marketing

Reports To: Sr. Marketing Manager, CCG
Job Classification: Remote
FLSA Status: Exempt 

Job Band: Professional

Summary

The Tradeshow Coordinator executes against a comprehensive, integrated strategy for trade shows. This role works cross functionally with the Marketing, Merchandising and Sales teams to understand specific market priorities in addition to partnering with brand design teams to ensure seasonal and brand stories are well represented and trade shows deliver the best in class experiences.

We are All Leaders at Carhartt
In our words and by our actions, we strive to emulate the hardworking example set forth by our founder, Hamilton Carhartt. We Lead Business by creating value, delivering on results, and making changes along the way. We Lead Self by being inclusive, recognizing that our differences make us stronger as we strive to build a better world, together, for all hardworking people. We Lead Others by communicating and clearly defining the path as we walk bravely into the future. Working at Carhartt, we are all given a seat at the table and the honor of continuing the legacy

Responsibilities

• Support and execute against trade show rollout calendar and project management needs across both CCG and NAWS events to ensure on time delivery
• Process expenses against project budgets, process PR’s purchase orders, input of expense reports and monthly management to ensure we deliver on budget
• Execute against communication process and teams folders across both business units to ensure awareness, alignment and direction of show plans, timelines and needs
• Build creative brief needs for trade show support off of strategic and aligned direction
• Provide consistent communication of timelines, needs and support with leader, sales and agency partners
• Work with external agencies: show schedules, inventory management, team logistics, booth graphics, booth premiums
• Order product and samples for all trade show needs, inclusive of executing embroidery executional needs
• Execute and communicate trade show registration and accommodations (hotel) for all Carhartt attendees
• Support and execute show logistics and activation activities as needed through planning, confirmation, and payment

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required Marketing or Related Field

Required Skills and Experience

• 2 or more years of experience in managing projects (multiple small to medium projects simultaneously) with demonstrated ability to communicate across key cross functional partners (ex. Sales, Merchandising and Brand Marketing teams) and agency partners
• Experience in trade shows, events, marketing, or related field preferred
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook) and Teams preferred, but not required
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Creative thinker with the ability to problem solve
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
• The ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks is essential

Working Conditions

• Typical office environment; cubicle/office setting. Extended periods of time sitting, standing, typing on a computer is required. 

• Willing to work evenings and weekends if necessary.  

• ​​This position has a Remote location: Associate will have no regular requirement to be on-site.  Travel on-site is limited to special events.

• National travel required (up to 20%).

• Carhartt is tobacco free workplace.​