Trade Show Coordinator

CORT provides furniture rental solutions to trade shows and events including festivals, weddings, corporate events, and even the Super Bowl.

About the role

The Trade Show Coordinator serves as the key liaison between General Contractors and CORT Operations teams to ensure seamless execution of trade shows and events. This role manages the full delivery lifecycle—from pre-event coordination and scheduling to on-site direction and post-event follow-up. Coordinators verify furniture quality and placement, resolve service issues in real time, and act as the face of CORT on show site. This is a hands-on position performed 80% of the time onsite at trade shows and about 20% from the office, with travel requirements estimated at 25%.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all trade shows as the primary on-site contact for contractors, clients, and exhibit houses; oversee move-in/move-out; resolve service issues; ensure quality standards; and secure add-on orders.
• Handle pre- and post-show administrative work, including delivery/pickup scheduling, documentation, order updates, invoicing prep, and communication with internal teams and clients. Generate reports and complete expense paperwork.
• Act as the main point of contact for General Contractors and clients; maintain relationships through regular service calls and 24/7 availability; communicate commitments and updates to Operations and Management.
• Represent CORT at pre-con meetings with contractors; lead district pre-con meetings to inform operations; communicate delivery plans and commitments.
• Map orders to floorplans; instruct operations on truck management and delivery strategy; coordinate booth placement and delivery flow.
• Audit and reconcile orders; verify inventory; perform booth checks; propose product substitutions; ensure accurate and complete fulfillment.
• Supervise temporary labor and provide direction to unionized crews on-site to ensure proper product placement and service execution.
• Be available for customer calls and last-minute changes; assist with cancellations, add-ons, and service recovery as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate or higher degree preferred.
• Prior experience in customer service, event or trade show coordination, project management, and/or administrative work is preferred.
• Valid driver license, current valid insurance, and clean MVR for the past 3 years. MVR must be maintained as clear; license and personal car insurance must remain valid throughout employment.
• Able to work a varying schedule, including nights and weekends.
• Ability to frequently lift 10 pounds and occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
• Willing to travel approximately 25% of the time.
• Reliable transportation to travel to trade show locations to assist with logistics and management of the show.

Pay

$56,800 / year. This position is also eligible for CORT's Performance Sharing Plan (PSP) bonus plan.

Schedule

The schedule for this position will vary based on business needs and will regularly include nights, Saturdays, and Sundays. These shifts, along with on-call responsibilities, are essential and expected parts of the role.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.
• Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts and perks.
• Career growth and mentorship opportunities.
• Profit sharing plan.

About CORT Events

CORT, a part of Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, is the nation's leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for home and office, event furnishings, destination services, apartment locating, touring, and other services. With more than 100 offices, showrooms, and clearance centers across the United States, operations in the United Kingdom, and partners in more than 80 countries around the world, no other furniture rental company can match CORT's breadth of services.