Event & Trade Show Marketing Coordinator

Full-time

smartdept.

smartdept. is searching for an organized hands-on Marketing Coordinator to own trade shows and events for a commercial lighting manufacturer in Chicago. This contract-to-hire role is for someone who loves keeping many moving parts on track and isnt afraid to roll up their sleeves.

Youll be the go-to person for events from start to finish while also supporting the broader marketing team with email social design and sales support. This role is onsite near Midway Airport.

What Youll Do

Plan coordinate and execute trade shows and events from start to finish
Manage show logistics including booth materials shipping vendors and timelines
Travel to up to 3 shows per year including NeoCon (Chicago) and LEDucation (New York)
Build and send pre-show and post-show email campaigns
Support the sales team with marketing materials and event follow-up
Create social media content around events products and launches
Manage campaigns in marketing automation tools like Pardot
Create basic graphics and make simple HTML updates as needed
Help reset and maintain product displays in the showroom including moving boxes and setting up product

What Youll Need

2 to 4 years of experience in marketing coordination events or trade show management
Strong organizational skills and a true ownership mindset. You see what needs to happen and make it happen.
Experience managing event logistics vendors and deadlines
Hands-on experience with email marketing and marketing automation (Pardot HubSpot or similar)
Working knowledge of design tools like Adobe Creative Suite or Canva
Basic HTML skills
Comfortable with onsite work travel and physical tasks like lifting boxes and setting up displays
Clear communicator who keeps the team in the loop without being asked

Nice to Have

Experience in commercial lighting architecture interiors or building products
Familiarity with A&D industry shows like NeoCon or LightFair
Experience supporting a sales team or rep network

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Vacancy posted 12 days ago

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