Event & Trade Show Manager

Alexander Daniels Global Ltd.; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Daniels Global Ltd. is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact events and trade shows across the Americas.

You will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Product Management, and Global teams to strengthen customer engagement and drive brand awareness. The role requires 5+ years in event management within B2B industrial sectors, proficiency with virtual/hybrid platforms, and strong budgeting and vendor management skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Marketing, Management, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of event management experience, preferably in B2B within manufacturing/industrial sectors.
• Experience with virtual and hybrid events, social media marketing, budget management, and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, planning, and execution of corporate events and trade shows across the Americas.
• Oversee budget, vendor negotiations, staffing, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Develop ROI metrics, gather competitive intelligence, and implement best practices for regional programs.

Skills

Project management

Vendor management

Budget management

Microsoft Office

Social media marketing

Virtual event platforms

Relationship-building

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Management

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

POSITION SNAPSHOT: Our client is seeking an experienced Events Manager to lead the strategy, planning, and execution of high-impact events, trade shows, customer engagement programs, and marketing initiatives throughout the Americas. This role is particularly focused on supporting the company's presence within the advanced manufacturing, precision engineering, industrial technology, metrology, automation, and manufacturing solutions sectors, where industry events and trade shows play a critical role in brand positioning, customer engagement, lead generation, and business development. Working closely with Marketing, Sales, Product Management, Commercial, and Global teams, the Events Manager will ensure all event activities align with corporate objectives, strengthen customer relationships, elevate brand awareness, and deliver measurable business results.

The Events Manager will have full responsibility for the lifecycle of corporate events and trade show programs, including event strategy, concept development, booth design and presentation standards, logistics coordination, vendor management, budget administration, contract negotiations, staffing, risk mitigation, and on-site execution. A key aspect of the role is managing participation in major advanced manufacturing and industrial trade shows, ensuring exhibits, demonstrations, promotional campaigns, and customer experiences effectively showcase the company's technologies and capabilities. The position also requires developing performance metrics, conducting ROI analyses, gathering competitive intelligence, and implementing best practices to continually improve event effectiveness and operational excellence across regional programs.

Requirements are critical for success in this role. Candidates must possess a degree in Marketing, Management, or a related discipline, along with 5+ years of event management experience, preferably supporting B2B organizations within advanced manufacturing, industrial technology, engineering, automation, precision manufacturing, or related technical industries. Proven project management abilities, strong organizational and relationship-building skills, experience with virtual and hybrid event platforms, social media marketing, budget management, and Microsoft Office proficiency are required. The successful candidate must be comfortable managing multiple complex projects simultaneously, possess a degree of mechanical aptitude, and be willing to travel up to 70% to support trade shows, customer events, and industry conferences throughout North America. Candidates must also be eligible to access ITAR-controlled data in accordance with U.S. export regulations. Preferred qualifications include B2B marketing experience and familiarity with precision manufacturing, metrology, or advanced manufacturing technologies. The position offers a competitive compensation range of $90,000-$110,000 annually, along with a comprehensive benefits package.