Contract Trade Show Lead — NRF & Shoptalk

Logicbroker, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Logicbroker is seeking a contract Event Coordinator to own logistics for high-visibility trade shows, including NRF 2027 and Shoptalk, plus bespoke events. This is a part-time, project-based role (roughly 10–25 hrs/week) through March 2027, with independent contractor flexibility.

The ideal candidate has direct trade show logistics experience, vendor relationships, and can operate independently from day one, with occasional 1–2 day onsite needs for dinners or setup.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2B trade show or event logistics experience, including large-format shows (5,000+ attendees).
• Direct experience with NRF, Shoptalk, or comparable enterprise retail/tech events strongly preferred.
• Established relationships with exhibit houses, AV vendors, and freight providers strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to manage six-figure event budgets successfully.
• Strong project management skills — you build the plan, own it, and proactively flag risks.
• Ability to operate independently as a contractor; minimal ramp time required.
• Onsite presence at major tradeshows is not required, but the occasional bespoke dinner might require 1-2 days onsite, including travel and setup/teardown.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end event logistics for 2-3 tradeshows, including booth design, venue coordination, shipping, and sponsor deadlines.
• Coordinate hotel room blocks, team travel, and event registration for Logicbroker attendees.
• Manage vendor contracts, POs, and budget tracking.
• Lead weekly pre-event meetings with stakeholders to ensure KPIs, logistics, and brand standards.
• Plan bespoke events (dinners, meetups) including venue, food & beverage, AV, and attendee comms.
• Maintain master event calendar and logistics tracker with updates.
• Source and manage branded swag and collateral shipments.
• Track lead assignments and pre/post-show sales engagement.

Skills

B2B trade show logistics

Project management

Vendor relationships

Budget management

Stakeholder communication

Independent contractor work

Job description

Logicbroker is seeking a contract Event Coordinator to own logistics for high-visibility trade shows, including NRF 2027 and Shoptalk, plus bespoke events. This is a part-time, project-based role (roughly 10–25 hrs/week) through March 2027, with independent contractor flexibility.

The ideal candidate has direct trade show logistics experience, vendor relationships, and can operate independently from day one, with occasional 1–2 day onsite needs for dinners or setup.