Tradeshow and Sales & Fulfillment Coordinator

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with more than 70 years of success serving the association market, is looking for a Trade Show and Sponsorship Coordinator,to join our team in Chicago or Washington DC. Our goal is to work closely with client organization leaders to create an enjoyable conference experience for all attendees, exhibitors and sponsors, while ensuring a successful outcome based on the organization's event objectives. In this role, you will be accountable for coordination of pre-show and onsite execution for Smithbucklin trade shows and their associated sponsorship programs. This Role Might Be for You If... • You love the events and tradeshow industry, you possess strong knowledge of industry terminology, sponsorship fulfillment, and tradeshow management processes • You love innovation and creating new processes, and new creative ideas • You love to multi-task, have strong time management skills and are known for your ability to prioritize effectively and flex when needed • You are proactive, with a default towards taking action • You thrive in pulling people together for a greater cause, eliciting cooperation from and inspiring clients, colleagues and suppliers • When presented with a problem, you demonstrate a positive attitude, eagerness and open-mindedness towards solution seeking • You possess intellectual curiosity and strong analytical skills, are a continuous learner and seek to understand the "why and how" • You possess strong written and oral communication skills • You have strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of responsibility, initiative and professionalism • You possess familiarity with venues, facilities and conventions centers • You have the ability to travel 25%, both domestic and international, and work overtime as needed to attend events and client meetings (may include weekends) In addition, as a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all of our people - regardless of position or compensation - an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and reap the benefits of ownership.