Manager Trade Shows & Events

AIT Worldwide Logistics, INC.

parental leave, sick time, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)

United States, Illinois, Itasca

2 Pierce Place (Show on map)

May 02, 2025

Manager Trade Shows & Events

Job Locations

US-IL-Itasca

2025-5387

Category

Marketing

Position Type

Regular Full-Time

Introduction

Join us at AIT, where we believe every day presents an opportunity to make a global impact!

We're problem solvers, driven by our curiosity and creativity, in endless pursuit of solutions for our customers. Together, we champion the strength of our global teams. And, as trusted advisors, we go above and beyond, working together in a supportive and collaborative environment to ensure customer satisfaction.

Through the company's continued growth, we challenge ourselves to be better, continuously learning and growing in our dynamic environment. Helping others is at the core of our culture, join us in finding fulfillment by giving back to our local communities as the united team that is AIT. Find out what our people deliver. means when you come move the world with us! Hear directly from our teammates at AIT Worldwide Logistics and make us the next stop on your career journey.

Overview

The Events & Marketing Project Manager will be responsible for customer-facing event activities that enhance brand awareness, engagement, and business growth. This role will involve overseeing the planning, execution, and tracking of multiple events throughout the year, including tradeshows, speaking opportunities, awards ceremonies, sponsorships, and various customer-facing engagements.

Responsibilities

Intake and manage planning and execution of multiple global events to effectively promote AIT's parent and subsidiary companies to reach event audiences: customers, partners, recruits and industry professionals.

Implement playbook strategies to maximize brand presence at tradeshow floors and onsite activities, complete with milestone achievements.
Ensure consistency in brand messaging and engagement across all event activities. Maintain continuous engagement with internal sales and operations teams dedicated to the event category with promotional activities. Negotiate space agreements and approve brand impact within event portals.
Utilize high-level project management skills to track and manage events seamlessly throughout the year. Responsible for timelines, output and coordination with MARCOM teammates, running tasks parallel to support. Maintain an organized and efficient event calendar to track progress and deliverables in project management tool. Measure and report on event performance and success metrics.
Performs other duties as assigned
Complies with all policies and standards
The wage range for this position is $83,700.00-$120,500.00 and may vary based on geography as well as relative knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience

Qualifications

Education
* Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field (Required)

Experience
* 5+ years Experience in Event planning, marketing, convention services, and project management. Hands-on experience in organizing and managing large-scale events (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Complete understanding of marketable options to maximize brand reach, energizes and evolve brand position on-location i.e. execution supported by program graphic requirements, advertising or sponsorship purchasing, signage, booth design, media assets, digital requirements and more. Correlates to vendor management with rentals, exhibition partners and third-party support companies High
* Strong project management abilities to streamline diverse events and work alongside multiple brands. Acquisition experience, especially with co-branding or brand transition scenarios. Experience with site-inspection processes and space selection for larger events High
* Leverage brand reach and positioning skills to achieve marketable options to maximize brand reach and energize brand positioning with proven experience in event planning, promotion, and execution, while managing multiple events and projects simultaneously High
* Visionary thinker to evolve steady and onboard event requirements High
* Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to engage with wide audiences (internal and externally) High
* High-level project management skills and attention to detail. Strong organizational and time management skills High
* Computer skills (Microsoft Office, OneDrive, Zoom). General skills (Asana, SharePoint). Working knowledge of platforms and profile management High

Licenses and Certifications
* - Certified Meetings Professional, CMP: Endorsed by ILEA (International Live Events Association) standardize best practices, establish credibility in the profession, and boost the performance. Upon Hire (Preferred)
* - Certified Special Events Professional, CSEP: International certification to improve industry performance by providing professionals with the opportunity to develop professionally and gain expertise in the events industry. Upon Hire (Preferred)
* - Certification Exhibition Management: International Association of Exhibitions and Events (IAEE), is meant to signify the highest professional standard throughout the exhibition and event management industry. Upon Hire (Preferred)

What AIT Can Offer You

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

About AIT Worldwide

AIT Worldwide Logistics is a global freight forwarder that helps companies grow by expanding access to markets all over the world where they can sell and/or procure their raw materials, components and finished goods. For more than 40 years, the Chicago-based supply chain solutions leader has relied on a consultative approach to build a global network and trusted partnerships in nearly every industry, including aerospace, automotive, consumer retail, energy, food, government, high-tech, industrial, life sciences and marine. Backed by scalable, user-friendly technology, AIT's flexible business model customizes door-to-door deliveries via sea, air, ground and rail-on time and on budget. With expert teammates staffing more than 150 worldwide locations in Asia, Europe and North America, AIT's full-service options also include customs clearance, warehouse management and white glove services.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.