Trade Show Coordinator

Stanley Black & Decker; Valley City (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Tool discounts

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker in Valley City, OH is seeking a Trades Show Coordinator for onsite support. You will handle product requests, packing, shipping, and event logistics, coordinating with sales, product teams, and leadership while maintaining organized spaces and meeting urgent timelines.

The role requires strong organization, communication, and multitasking abilities, with occasional evenings/weekends and a willingness to work in a fast-paced event environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or related experience preferred.
• 2+ years in operations, logistics, event support, shipping/receiving, or a related role.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments from different stakeholders and meet deadlines.
• Professional, customer-focused communication and independent work style.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook; experience with Metastorm is a plus.
• Able to lift, move, pack and organize product/materials as needed; occasional evenings/weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support trade show and event activity by fulfilling product requests and shipping materials.
• Provide on-call support to the Trade Show team during events.
• Fulfill sales requests for product for line reviews and meetings.
• Assist product managers and engineers with product requests for review and testing.
• Assist with donations for corporate and charity events, including logistics.
• Support ad hoc requests from Sales, Marketing, Leadership, etc.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in War Room and storage areas.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Communication

Multitasking

Detail-oriented

Independent work

Sense of urgency

Customer service

Lifting/physical work

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or related experience preferred

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Metastorm

Job description

Trades Show Coordinator - Onsite | Valley City, OH

Come make the world and accelerate your success. It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:

The Trade Show Coordinator is responsible for supporting trade shows, sales, product, and corporate event activities through accurate product handling, order fulfillment, logistics coordination, and meeting space support. This role requires a highly organized, detail-oriented individual who can manage multiple priorities, coordinate time-sensitive requests, and work independently with a strong sense of urgency. The War Room Operator plays a key role in ensuring products, materials, and event support needs are fulfilled accurately and on time for internal stakeholders, customers, and external events.

Key Responsibilities

• Support trade show and event activity by fulfilling less-than-case-pack product requests, including organizing, picking, packing, preparing, and shipping materials.
• Provide on-call support to the Trade Show team during events, as needed.
• Fulfill sales team requests for less-than-case-pack product for line reviews, customer meetings, and related needs.
• Assist product managers and engineers with product requests for review, evaluation, and testing.
• Assist with donations for corporate and charity events, including ordering, packing, shipping, and local delivery when required.
• Support ad hoc requests from Sales, Marketing, Leadership, etc.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment within the War Room and related storage or staging areas.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree or related experience preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in operations, logistics, event support, shipping/receiving, customer service, or a related role preferred.
• Strong organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments simultaneously from different stakeholders.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a professional, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and consistently meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated sense of urgency and follow-through in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and other relevant business systems; experience with Metastorm preferred.
• Ability to lift, move, pack, and organize product/materials as required by the role.
• Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends based on event and meeting support needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting trade shows, events, product fulfillment, or internal corporate operations.
• Familiarity with freight coordination, shipping documentation, and inventory handling.
• Ability to lift Heavy items

Core Competencies

• Organization and planning
• Customer service oriented
• Communication skills
• Multi-tasking and prioritization
• Attention to detail
• Problem-solving
• Dependability
• Collaboration
• Independent execution

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Role may require standing, walking, bending, lifting, and moving boxes or product for packing and shipping. Occasional evening or weekend work may be required to support events, meetings, or urgent requests.

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan including: Medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More: We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to: Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths. Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our Lean Academy, Coursera®, and online university. Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Give Back: Help us continue to make positive changes locally and globally through volunteerism, giving back, and sustainable business practices. What’s more, you’ll get that pride that comes from empowering makers, doers, protectors, and everyday heroes all over the world. We’re more than the #1 tools company. More than a driving force in outdoor power equipment. More than a global leader in industrial. We’re visionaries and innovators. As successful as we’ve been in the past, we have so much further to go. That’s where you come in. Join us! #LI- Onsite #LI- VV1

Salary Range

The Salary range for this position is $38,300.00 - $61,600.00. This is the lowest to highest annual full-time salary range we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. The salary offered within the range may vary depending on multiple factors including job level, geographic location, job-related knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience and in compliance with local wage requirements. Please note that salary is only one component of total rewards at Stanley Black & Decker. The salary range listed in this job posting reflects the range for the primary location specified. The salary range may vary for other locations. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual merit increases. Medical, dental, life, vision, disability,401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being. Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tool sand other partner programs.

Benefits & Perks

You’ll get a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits plan that includes medical, dental, life, vision, wellness program, disability, retirement benefits, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Paid Time Off, including paid vacation, holidays & personal days, and tuition reimbursement. And, of course, discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and products and well as discount programs for many other vendors and partners.

Learning & Development

Our lifelong learning philosophy means you’ll have access to a wealth of state-of-the-art learning resources, including our Lean Academy and online university (where you can get certificates and specializations from renowned colleges and universities).

Diverse & Inclusive Culture

We pride ourselves on an awesome place to work. We respect and embrace differences because that’s how we’ll get the best work done. You’ll find we like to have fun here, too.

Purpose-Driven Company

You’ll help us continue to make positive changes in local communities where we work and our broader world through volunteerism, giving back & sustainable business practices.

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants to Stanley Black & Decker are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran’s status or any other protected characteristic.

Know Your Rights

Workplace discrimination is illegal (eeoc.gov). This employer participates in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) program. Applicants may be asked to voluntarily provide information to determine eligibility. Any information provided will be kept confidentially other than as required to make the necessary WOTC disclosures and in accordance with applicable laws.

For the Builders and Protectors

For the builders and protectors, for the makers and explorers, for those shaping and reshaping our world through hard work and inspiration, Stanley Black & Decker provides the tools and innovative solutions you can trust to get the job done—and we have since 1843.