Global Trade Shows & Events Programs Lead

AIT Worldwide Logistics

Itasca (IL)

On-site

USD 93,000 - 139,000

Full time

25 hours ago
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Job summary

AIT Worldwide Logistics in Itasca, IL is seeking a Senior Global Trade Shows & Industry Events Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of our global events portfolio. You will partner with regional and business-unit stakeholders to identify event requirements, participation opportunities, and budget considerations, aligning with marketing goals.

The role oversees domestic and international events, manages budgets and vendors, and analyzes metrics to drive better engagement and ROI.

Qualifications

  • 7+ years of proven experience in trade shows, event marketing, and customer events.
  • Experience planning domestic and international trade shows and customer events.
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, business administration, or related field.
  • Strong project management and budget oversight across multi-region programs.

Responsibilities

  • Global Event Portfolio Management: Manages the execution of AIT's global event portfolio, including trade shows, sponsorships, and customer events held in conjunction with trade shows.
  • Stakeholder & Vendor Management: Collaborate with regional offices, business leaders, exhibit partners, venues, hotels, vendors, and external event organizers to ensure successful delivery.
  • Sponsorship & Customer Engagement Execution: Manage sponsorship activations and contractual deliverables, including branding opportunities and networking events.
  • Manage the collection and analysis of event metrics, including attendance, leads, and program costs.
  • Assist with annual event planning, forecasting, budgeting, and prioritization for domestic and international programs.

Skills

Project management
Budget management
Stakeholder management
Vendor coordination
Executive communication
Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing/Business/Event Management

Job description

AIT Worldwide Logistics in Itasca, IL is seeking a Senior Global Trade Shows & Industry Events Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of our global events portfolio. You will partner with regional and business-unit stakeholders to identify event requirements, participation opportunities, and budget considerations, aligning with marketing goals.

The role oversees domestic and international events, manages budgets and vendors, and analyzes metrics to drive better engagement and ROI.

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