Events Manager

Land Pride Events Manager

Salina, KS

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a dynamic Events Manager to join our Land Pride Marketing Team to plan, manage, and set-up equipment displays and represent company image at trade shows and events across the United States – including Kubota's Summer Sales Meeting and the Kubota National Dealer Meeting.

This position is based in Salina, KS. Some overnight travel is required, up to 30%. This is a salaried role. Typical work week is 40 to 45 hours, though additional time may be required in days/weeks leading up to and during any of the events.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Set up and assemble Land Pride farm, ag or construction equipment at show site using appropriate hand and power tools.
• Set up marketing displays at show sites.
• Break down ag and construction equipment and displays after shows.
• Arrange for inbound and outbound freight hauling of farm, ag or construction equipment with in-house trucking company.
• Secure all necessary printed materials and supplies for trade show booth.
• Demonstrate and explain products or services at trade shows and answer visitor questions; distribute literature.
• Work with contractors and trade show management to resolve problems.
• Work with Land Pride Marketing team to shoot photos and produce videos.
• Assist Marketing Team with projects as needed.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing or other relevant major; 3+ years of experience in event management or related experience strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge of ag and construction implements and equipment required
• Strong planning, organizational, and presentation skills are needed; some project management experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with people at all levels
• Ability and knowledge to use hand tools and power tools safely
• Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers and other machinery
• Valid driver's license
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Availability for overnight travel a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks per year
• Some heavy lifting is expected; occasional exertion of about 50+ lbs. of force (e.g., carrying a laptop, trade show information, boxes of literature) may be required

Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth.