Event Marketing Lead: Trade Shows & Conferences

Knobelsdorff; Goodhue (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knobelsdorff is seeking an experienced events and marketing logistics professional to plan and execute trade shows, conferences, and client events in the United States. You will handle budgets, vendor contracts, booth design, travel, staffing, and lead capture, ensuring on-brand delivery and measurable results.

With 5–7 years of event planning experience, you will coordinate multiple events simultaneously, travel up to 30% nationwide, and collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience planning and running trade shows, conferences, and client events.
• Experience managing event budgets, vendor contracts, and logistics for multiple events.
• Hands-on experience setting up and tearing down trade show booths.
• Ability to travel 20–30% across the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute trade shows, conferences, customer events, and sponsored functions.
• Manage event budgets, registrations, booth space, sponsorships, contracts, and vendors.
• Coordinate booth design and event materials to brand standards.
• Track ROI, leads, and post-event follow-up with Business Development.

Job description

Knobelsdorff is seeking an experienced events and marketing logistics professional to plan and execute trade shows, conferences, and client events in the United States. You will handle budgets, vendor contracts, booth design, travel, staffing, and lead capture, ensuring on-brand delivery and measurable results.

With 5–7 years of event planning experience, you will coordinate multiple events simultaneously, travel up to 30% nationwide, and collaborate with Marketing, Business Development, and