Manager, Trade Show

Entegra; Smithsburg, North Bethesda, Orlando (MD, MD, FL); On-site; USD 74,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Welln

401(k) Plan with Matching Contribu

Paid Time Off and Company Holidays

Career Growth Opportunities and Tu­ it

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a tradeshow program lead to plan and execute an annual strategy that boosts brand visibility and engagement across national and regional events. You will decide which events to attend using sales insights and historical data, while overseeing logistics, marketing execution, and budget management.

This individual contributor role focuses on delivering polished, high-impact experiences that reflect the Sodexo brand, collaborating with sales, marketing, and operations as needed,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3 years related experience.
• Experience planning events/tradeshows preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution of the annual tradeshow strategy.
• Determine which events to attend using sales insights and historical performance.
• Oversee logistics, marketing execution, and financial management for events.
• Deliver polished, high-impact experiences that reflect the brand.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

About the job

Join a role where you’ll lead the planning and execution of a comprehensive annual tradeshow strategy that increases brand visibility and engagement. You’ll determine which events to attend using sales insights and historical performance, while overseeing logistics, marketing execution, and financial management. Your work will deliver polished, high-impact experiences that showcase the brand with consistency and purpose.

The role of an individual contributor within the organization focuses on completing specific tasks and projects; contributing directly through their skills and expertise. Performs specialized technical tasks to support operations. Work is primarily achieved independently, however may collaborate with a team.

Pay Range: $74290 - $115500

What’s in it for you

• Full ownership of a high-visibility tradeshow program that shapes industry presence.
• Direct influence on how the brand is experienced at key national and regional events.
• Cross-functional collaboration with sales, marketing, and operations partners.
• Creative input into booth design, sponsorships, and promotional campaigns.
• Exposure to strategic planning, budgeting, and performance analysis.
• Professional growth through managing complex, multi-event programs end to end.

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience managing event timelines, logistics, and execution across multiple shows.
• Background coordinating integrated marketing efforts with consistent brand representation.
• Financial discipline in budget planning, cost tracking, reconciliation, and forecasting.
• Resourceful approach to resolving challenges related to shipping, inventory, and on-site execution.
• Clear, effective communication when working with internal teams and external vendors.

Requirements

• Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree
• Related Experience: 3 years

What we offer

Compensation is fair and equitable, partially determined by a candidate's education level or years of relevant experience. Salary offers are based on a candidate's specific criteria, like experience, skills, education, and training. Sodexo offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Care and Wellness Programs
• 401(k) Plan with Matching Contributions
• Paid Time Off and Company Holidays
• Career Growth Opportunities and Tuition Reimbursement

More extensive information is provided to new employees upon hire.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace diversity and inclusion as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. If you need assistance with the application process, please complete this form.