Tradeshow & Events Marketing Lead

JDS Industries, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

JDS Industries, Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Event Marketing Specialist to independently plan, manage, and coordinate tradeshow operations from setup through post-event evaluation. You will be the primary contact for tradeshow matters, oversee logistics, budgets, and staff, and ensure branding and materials are ready for each show.

The role involves on-site and remote support, cross-department coordination, and post-event reporting to drive continuous improvement in future events.

Qualifications

• An associate's or bachelor's degree and two years of marketing or event experience, or comparable experience, preferred.
• Experience independently coordinating multiple projects, vendors, budgets, and deadlines with strong attention to detail preferred.
• Ability to use business computer programs, including AS400, intermediate Excel, Microsoft Word, and email.

Responsibilities

• Plan and independently coordinate tradeshow operations from initial arrangements through post-event evaluation.
• Serve as primary contact for tradeshow matters and manage logistics within approved budgets.
• Lead on-site and remote support, coordinate with design and departments to reflect branding, and compile post-event reports.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Communication

Travel coordination

AS400

Excel

MS Word

Education

Associate's degree in Marketing or related field

Bachelor's degree in Marketing (preferred)

Tools

AS400

Excel

Microsoft Word

Email platforms

Job description

JDS Industries, Inc. in Sioux Falls, SD is seeking an Event Marketing Specialist to independently plan, manage, and coordinate tradeshow operations from setup through post-event evaluation. You will be the primary contact for tradeshow matters, oversee logistics, budgets, and staff, and ensure branding and materials are ready for each show.

The role involves on-site and remote support, cross-department coordination, and post-event reporting to drive continuous improvement in future events.