Trade Show Program Lead

Makita USA; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Makita U.S.A. is seeking a Trade Show Manager to lead planning, coordinating, and executing trade shows and events across the USA. You will collaborate with product management, marketing, and operations to create compelling displays, demonstrations, and lead collection tactics while managing budgets and calendars.

The role is based at Makita U.S.A. headquarters in La Mirada, CA, requiring travel to events, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing trade shows from concept to completion.
• Ability to manage show budgets and calendars.
• Strong vendor and logistics coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute trade shows and events.
• Build annual trade show calendar and budget.
• Coordinate show orders, shipping, and on-site logistics.
• Create booth assets with internal teams and vendors.
• Develop lead collection tactics at events.
• Travel up to 15% for shows and related activities.

Skills

Trade show management

Budgeting

Logistics coordination

Vendor coordination

Microsoft 365 (Office)

Presentation skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Four-year college or university program

Tools

Office 365

OneDrive/SharePoint

Job description

Makita U.S.A. is seeking a Trade Show Manager to lead planning, coordinating, and executing trade shows and events across the USA. You will collaborate with product management, marketing, and operations to create compelling displays, demonstrations, and lead collection tactics while managing budgets and calendars.

The role is based at Makita U.S.A. headquarters in La Mirada, CA, requiring travel to events, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple