Exhibitor & Sponsorship Specialist

About the role

Smithbucklin, a 650-person, employee-owned professional services company with over 70 years of success serving the association market, seeks an Exhibitor & Sponsorship Specialist to join their team in either Chicago or Washington DC.

Responsibilities

• Leading the overall delivery of trade shows and managing project timelines, including logistical management.
• Developing trade show strategies, solutions, and innovations tailored to client needs.
• Managing trade show project scope, identifying issues, and developing contingency plans.
• Managing trade show financials, including revenue projections, budget development, and financial performance monitoring.
• Communicating project status, addressing concerns, and ensuring trade show outcomes are met.
• Led floor plan management and overseeing space selection.
• Supporting prospectus and contract development, working with the Marketing and Sales team.
• Overseeing third-party supplier needs, coordinating RFP processes, and selecting vendors.
• Overseeing exhibitor communication and ongoing customer services.
• Overseeing sponsorship fulfillment programs in collaboration with Sales to ensure benefit creation, collection, and fulfillment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year institution or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of relevant professional experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in tradeshow, exposition, or sponsorship planning environments.
• Proficiency with exhibit management software, such as ExpoCAD, Salesforce, and other CRM platforms.
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).

Pay

The expected pay range for this role is $74,000 - $80,000 for Chicago and $78,000 - $84,000 for Washington DC.

Schedule

Smithbucklin operates on a hybrid schedule with in-office days on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Employees work a standard 40-hour week, with the possibility of additional hours based on project deadlines.

Benefits

As a 100 percent employee-owned company, Smithbucklin offers all employees an equal chance to experience the fulfillment and benefits of ownership. The company considers several factors when determining compensation, including recent coursework, training, experience, and certifications.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At Smithbucklin, Equal Employment Opportunity is our commitment and goal. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status designated by federal, state, or local law. Applicants are encouraged to confidentially self-identify when applying. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a reference and background investigation based on position.