ZEISS Group · 11 hours ago
Tradeshow & Events Manager
Dublin, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$88K/yr - $110K/yr
5+ years expZEISS Group is a pioneering company with over 177 years in business, focusing on innovation and technology across various sectors. The Tradeshow & Events Manager will lead the planning and execution of trade shows and events, managing cross-functional teams to ensure high standards and exceptional experiences.
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Hiring Manager
Tina Eilerman
Responsibilities
Lead, direct and motivate cross-functional team members and vendors to execute participation in tradeshows, meetings and events to high standards
Travel to trade show event locations and lead booth install, de-install, and on-site booth management
Lead booth layout, according to marketing and sales strategy, budget, and brand guidelines
Lead new booth design efforts, in collaboration with global tradeshow team and according to marketing and sales strategy, budget and brand guidelines
Create and manage ancillary events
Create and manage support staffing plans for tradeshows and ancillary events, when needed
Create and manage detailed budgets up to $1.5M per event; provide monthly reporting
Track and process accounting, to include accuracy of invoices and timely payment processing
Negotiate pricing and contracts with vendors
Schedule and lead regular tradeshow and event planning meetings in collaboration with Marketing and Sales leadership
Provide regular status communications to stakeholders in collaboration with Marketing Communications, Marketing and Sales leadership
Manage Housing
Consolidate, coordinate and process inventory and non-released equipment requests
Lead and formalize post-event debriefs
Submit Sunshine reporting in collaboration with Marketing Communications
Provide support staffing to tradeshow team
Utilize standard digital tools to manage tradeshows and communications
Monitor competitors and industry for trends and shifts in market
Qualification
Required
Four-year college degree
Minimum of 5 years experience in complex national trade show and event coordination
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and must be a team player
Must show demonstrated success managing non-reporting cross functional teams
Must be able to work independently and take initiative in problem solving and decision-making
Ability to analyze the entire planning process and execute preventative measures to insure requirements are achieved
Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills
Must be able to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously
Must be able to travel a minimum of 30% a year, for a week or more at a time
Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds
Preferred
Prior medical tradeshow experience preferred
Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
401k Matching
Employee Assistance Programs
Vacation and sick pay
Company
ZEISS Group
Zeiss is a manufacturer of optical systems, industrial measurements, and medical devices.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jörg Marzel
Global CISO
Norbert Gergely
Head of Data Architecture and Lifecycle
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