Trade Show Manager

Location: Milwaukee, WI or Fond Du Lac, WI Travel Requirements: 25% - 40% (Nationwide) Improving America’s infrastructure isn’t for the weak. It takes grit, determination, and hard work to execute high impact projects. Michels Corporation engages 8,000 people and 18,000 pieces of heavy equipment in our insatiable drive to be the best. Our work improves lives. Find out how a career as a Trade Show Manager can change yours. As a Trade Show Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of the organization’s trade shows and industry events to align with marketing and business goals. This role is responsible for managing event logistics, coordinating promotional assets, supporting association activities, and working with external vendors while maintaining a consistent and professional brand presence. The Trade Show Manager partners with cross‑functional teams, thrives under tight deadlines, and applies sound judgment in fast‑paced settings. Success in this position requires strong communication skills, close attention to detail, the ability to juggle multiple priorities, and a proactive, collaborative approach. Company Highlights Consistently ranked among the top 10% of Engineering News‑Record’s Top 400 Contractors Steady, strategic growth driven by a commitment to quality Family owned and operated Average $5,000 per employee invested per year on training Rewarding hard work with limitless opportunities Safety as everyone’s responsibility Comprehensive benefits program including health, dental, life, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, short‑term and long‑term disability insurance, 401(k), legal plan, and identity theft and monitoring plan Why you? Thrives in fast‑paced environments under tight deadlines Enjoys new challenges and evolving technology Collaborates and communicates with teammates Seeks recognition and appreciation of efforts Organized and professional Strong written and verbal communication skills Responsibilities Develop and coordinate tactical execution of marketing initiatives to support the Michels brand. Provide cross‑functional support and process execution necessary for successful trade shows, events, social media, and graphic design. Implement trade show strategy, plans, and activities working closely with the Marketing Team. Manage the trade show budgets within pre‑established guidelines. Organize and track expenses from year‑to‑year. Supervise and oversee trade show vendors. Research and identify opportunities to create brand exposure. Secure approved reservations and exhibit space for local, regional, and national events. Develop trade show listings to promote company services. Coordinate the shipping process of marketing materials while maintaining accurate inventory records. Maintain open communication with divisional and departmental leads to ensure coordination of marketing needs. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing or a related field and 7+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite A valid driver license for the type(s) of vehicles you may be driving and an acceptable driving record Knowledge of digital marketing platforms (desired) Certified Trade Show Marketer (desired) Face‑to‑face marketing experience (desired) Negotiation, budgeting, and vendor management experience (desired) As set forth in Michels Corporation’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law. #J-18808-Ljbffr