Trade Show Coordinator

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc.; Valley City (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanley Black & Decker, Inc. in Valley City, OH is seeking a Trades Show Coordinator to support trade shows and events onsite.

The role requires strong organization, ability to manage multiple priorities, and reliable execution of product handling, packing, and shipping tasks. The position involves coordinating with Sales, Marketing, and Engineering, assisting with product requests, and occasionally working evenings or weekends to support events.

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.
• 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.

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.

Skills

Organization

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Multitasking

Independence

Customer focus

Urgency

Problem solving

Dependability

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