trade show planner

Education:

College, CEGEP or other non-university certificate or diploma from a program of 1 year to 2 years.

Tasks:

• Assist in preparing financial reports.
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and/or volunteers.
• Prepare, present and manage budgets.
• Solicit event donors.
• Review bids and negotiate costs.
• Arrange for production or purchase of promotional products.
• Arrange for shipping, receiving and storage.
• Assist in site selection and attend to related details.
• Co-ordinate set-ups, staging, seating, parking, communication systems and other details for special events.
• Set up and monitor, or arrange for the setting up and monitoring of multi-media equipment.
• Plan and arrange for trade shows and exhibits.
• Plan schedules, goals and objectives.
• Plan for required documentation and for pre- and post-distribution of documentation (itineraries, evaluations etc.).
• Plan for social events and guest programs.
• Prepare final financial and other reports.
• Manage Event Logistics.
• Identify human resources requirements.

Work conditions and physical capabilities:

• Attention to detail.
• Work under pressure.
• Tight deadlines.
• Fast-paced environment.

Personal suitability:

• Accurate.
• Client focus.
• Efficient interpersonal skills.
• Excellent oral communication.
• Excellent written communication.
• Flexibility.
• Initiative.
• Organized.
• Team player.
• Time management.
• Resourcefulness.

Experience:

2 years to less than 3 years.

Employment terms options:

Overtime available.

Support for youths:

Provides awareness training to employees to create a welcoming work environment for youth.