Job Title: Tradeshow & Events Manager

Hours Available: M-F 8:30am-5:30pm; schedule may vary some weeks during live events/tradeshows

FLSA Class: Exempt

EEO1 Classification: Professionals
Salary Range: $71,250 - $121,600 (Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law)

Why Work @ BEDGEAR?

If you're looking for a career and not just a job, BEDGEAR provides a work environment that accelerates growth for all of its team members. Keeping up with the everyday challenges of a fast-growing consumer goods company demands a team of all-in players, who are focused on continuous improvement, collaboration, leadership, and have a growth-mindset. If you want to elevate yourself personally and professionally, surrounding yourself with others that share the same values, beliefs, and behaviors will provide the support and extra push to reach new heights and smash new goals. At BEDGEAR you can expect to find successful team mates who exemplify our core values of being:

HUNGRY - HUMBLE - CURIOUS - CLEVER - COMMITTED - HUMANITARIAN

About BEDGEAR® PERFORMANCE®

Launched in 2009, BEDGEAR® is the brand of Performance® that provides innovative bedding by focusing on an active lifestyle and well-being. BEDGEAR’s sleep solutions are engineered with Performance fabrics that are temperature neutral and instant cooling and maximizes airflow to allow the body to naturally regulate its temperature. With a core belief of One Size Does Not Fit All™, BEDGEAR has redefined the way people view sleep by developing interactive in-store experiences and breathable bedding products that are personally fit to a consumer based on specific factors, including body type, sleep position and temperature. BEDGEAR is dedicated to integrating environmental responsibility into product development to ensure less returned goods are being sent to landfills. BEDGEAR is essential to the rest and recovery routines of professional athletes and active people who need to maximize their sleep. A proud manufacturer in the USA, BEDGEAR offers mattresses, pillows, sheets, blankets, pet beds as well as travel, kids and baby products that often feature removable and washable covers to maintain a clean and healthy sleep environment. BEDGEAR is represented in more than 4,000 retail stores across the globe and has earned more than 220 U.S. and worldwide patents, trademark registrations and pending applications. Sleep Fuels Everything®!

Learn more at bedgear.com.

About the Position:

The tradeshow and events manager has direct reponsibility over the project management of BEDGEAR's annual tradeshows and B2B marketing & sales events. Additionally, the position owns the day-to-day management of all BEDGEAR showroom spaces - including those in our corporate offices.

What's Expected (including but not limited to):

• Manage Execution of all Tradeshows, Events and Showrooms (B2B)

o Work with Merchandising, Marketing, Creative Services, Product Development, and Sales to develop concept for upcoming trade shows and showrooms.

o Conduct Market committee meetings and manage process and execution.
o Create and manage time and action calendar for tradeshow and event deadlines (assortment, displays, graphics, etc.)

o Curate B2B Tradeshow and event requests and approve participation level.
o Responsible for all attendee and guest registrations and the coordination of pass retrieval

o Makes all travel arrangements for all attendees and guests including hotel/lodging, air, and rental cars
o Requires the careful coordination to time effectively and efficiently for cost management

o Responsible for all on-site event catering, and after event dinner reservations and entertainment if applicable.

o Delivers all products, displays and assets, both tradeshow and marketing related to ensure execution by set deadlines.

o Responsible for putting together talent plans for shows and partnering with HCC to execute.

o Interact with customers and vendors while onsite at any tradeshow, event or market.

o Source necessary vendors and negotiate contracts. (i.e., caterers, contractors, photographers/videographers, promo item companies, etc.)

o Collaborate with Marketing and PR on press releases, data capture, and internal/external communications regarding upcoming tradeshows.

o Host post-event recap meetings and complete post-show reports.

• Establish inventory and logistic procedures for events and showrooms.
• Create and track budgets for overall event/tradeshow spend.
• Manage promotional item inventory.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of upcoming relevant events and tradeshows, tradeshow marketing trends, displays, showcases by drawing inspiration from in-field research.
• Continuously research opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, and drive process improvement for all markets, events and tradeshows.
• Assist with additional duties and responsibilites as requested.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• HS Diploma or GED
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and have IDs needed to verify.
• English proficient (reading, writing, speaking, comprehension)
• Computer savvy; proficient with Microsoft Office
• Must be willing and able to travel for up to one week at a time (4-8x per year)

Education/Experience/License Requirements:

• 2+ years of relevant marketing, events management, or project management experience
• Experience sourcing and managing construction / facilities management vendors.
• Visual merchandising experience is a plus.
• Experience with retail operations is a plus.
• Experience working in a fast-paced environment with proven ability to problem-solve in high-pressure situations.

MUST HAVE...

Demonstrated eye for aesthetic style of BEDGEAR; ability to prioritize effectively and operate efficiently; use sound judgment to make rational decisions; ability to recognize opportunities and evoke change where applicable; strong follow up skills; interpersonal skills; excellent communication skills; attention to detail and process orientation; problem solving skills; time management skills; presentation skills; ability to deliver results by expected deadlines

BEDGEAR® is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer that participates in the E-Verify program!