Trade Show Manager (Hybrid)

Position Overview

dormakaba is seeking a Trade Show Manager based in Indianapolis, IN. The Trade Show Manager, will lead the strategic planning and execution of North America's trade show and client-facing event programs. They are responsible for booth design, logistics, and ensuring consistency of brand imagery and key messaging across all display touchpoints. This individual will identify and implement effective processes to improve trade show strategy and resource allocation, coordinate cross-functional teams, manage event logistics, and maximize ROI from trade show participation.

HIRING SALARY RANGE: Base Salary $100,000 - $135,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) Plus an annual bonus. Please visit our career site for more information on benefits.

What you will do

• Plan, coordinate, and execute company participation in trade shows, conferences, and industry events
• Oversee branding, messaging, design, and execution of a cohesive display and merchandising program, including large and small trade show booths, tabletops, and pop-up displays.
• Ensure consistent, on-brand messaging aligned with dormakaba's brand guidelines and product positioning
• Align trade show marketing with broader marketing and demand generation strategies. Develop integrated marketing campaigns for each event, including pre-event promotion, on-site engagement, and post-event nurture
• Coordinate and oversee all pre-show, on-site, and post-show trade show logistics

What we require

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Marketing, Business, Communications, Graphic Design, or related field
• 10+ years of marketing experience, including trade show and/or event management
• Experience working closely with sales teams in a B2B environment
• Ability to travel up to 40% of the time, depending on company needs

What we prefer

• Experience in B2B or technology marketing
• Related industry experience

What we offer

• Taking Care of our Employees on Day One with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options. No waiting periods!
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Legal Insurance
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management - as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.

Work in a place where you matter - apply now!

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