Global Trade Show Manager - Expo & Intl Programs

PMMI Media Group; Herndon (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work time

Unlimited PTO

Season ticket raffles

Weekly telecommuting days

Job summary

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, seeks a Manager, International Trade Shows to oversee the PMMI Member Pavilion and exhibitions at EXPO PACK and PACK EXPO. You will coordinate PMMI U.S.

and Mexico offices, manage timelines, exhibitor participation, and vendor relationships, and supervise the International Trade Show Coordinator. Responsibilities include liaison across Marketing, Sales, Operations, Registration, Finance, and the Mexico Office; ensure brand

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of experience in trade show management, event management, association management, or related field.
• Spanish proficiency preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders and deadlines.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service and relationship management skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with Map Your Show, Salesforce, event management systems, or similar platforms preferred.
• Experience working with international teams or events preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally, including travel to Mexico and PACK EXPO events.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison between PMMI's U.S. and Mexico offices for EXPO PACK-related projects and initiatives including marketing, sales and operations.
• Coordinate with Mexico team to ensure timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder responsibilities remain on track throughout the show cycle.
• Coordinate activities involving Marketing, Sales, Operations, Registration, Finance, and the Mexico Office.
• Participate in project meetings, communicate status updates, and proactively identify and resolve project risks and delays.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities of the International Trade Shows function within the U.S. office.
• Supervise the International Trade Show Coordinator, including assigning work and establishing priorities.
• Review and approve administrative work products, exhibitor communications, agreements, reports, and system updates completed by the International Trade Show Coordinator.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, communication, and exhibitor experience.
• Partner with Marketing team in Mexico to establish and maintain timelines for exhibitor and attendee promotion.
• Manage timelines for exhibitor bulletins, service manuals, website updates, registration materials, and other exhibitor-facing communications.
• Review and provide input on exhibitor service manuals, websites, advertising materials, email campaigns, fact sheets, and promotional content developed by the Mexico Office.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across all communications and platforms to maintain brand integrity and maintain established branding guidelines.
• Coordinate setup, testing, maintenance, and functionality of exhibitor platforms, floor plans, online directories, mobile applications, and exhibitor resource tools.
• Collaborate with marketing, registration, and technology vendors to ensure timely and accurate launch of exhibitor and attendee-facing platforms.
• Serve as the primary liaison between PMMI, the Mexico Office, and show technology vendors, including Map Your Show and the Registration Vendor.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional coordination

Verbal and written communication

Stakeholder management

Travel coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Map Your Show

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Event management systems

Job description

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, seeks a Manager, International Trade Shows to oversee the PMMI Member Pavilion and exhibitions at EXPO PACK and PACK EXPO. You will coordinate PMMI U.S.

and Mexico offices, manage timelines, exhibitor participation, and vendor relationships, and supervise the International Trade Show Coordinator. Responsibilities include liaison across Marketing, Sales, Operations, Registration, Finance, and the Mexico Office; ensure brand