Trade Show & Events Logistics Specialist

TransPerfect; Medellín; On-site; COP 33,480,000 - 58,032,000; Full time

Job summary

TransPerfect is seeking an events coordinator to oversee scheduling, logistics, and execution of trade shows and conferences. You will support sales and marketing in strategy, liaising with organizers and attendees to ensure a standout presence.

Responsibilities include contract management, budgeting, vendor coordination, and booth design with internal teams. Travel 10–15% may be required, ensuring timely updates and effective event execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent is required.
• Excellent English communication skills (written & verbal).
• 1–3 years of sales experience and proven sales lifecycle performance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling, planning, and logistics of trade shows and events.
• Assist sales/marketing in strategy, focus areas, and tactics at conferences; liaise with organizers and attendees.
• Produce trade shows maintaining consistency, educate cross-functional teams, and establish workflows.
• Understand business goals behind each event to maximize ROI.
• Assess event technology options and deploy as needed to support conferences.
• Manage trade show contracts, invoices, payments, and budgets.
• Coordinate with approved vendors for giveaways and stock management.
• Provide regular updates to clients on upcoming events and deadlines; create briefing documents.
• Evaluate booth requirements (size, design, graphics) with internal design teams.
• Coordinate with third-party suppliers to ensure smooth logistics.
• For networking events, source venue, plan the event, and attend on-site if needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Time management

English communication

Travel willingness

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

TransPerfect is seeking an events coordinator to oversee scheduling, logistics, and execution of trade shows and conferences. You will support sales and marketing in strategy, liaising with organizers and attendees to ensure a standout presence.

Responsibilities include contract management, budgeting, vendor coordination, and booth design with internal teams. Travel 10–15% may be required, ensuring timely updates and effective event execution.