Sr. Marketing Conventions and Trade Shows Manager

Chg Medical Staffing - Salt Lake City, UT

Full-time - Mid Level

Salt Lake City, UT

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Sr. Marketing Conventions and Trade Shows Manager at CHG Medical Staffing is responsible for the strategic planning, production, and execution of the convention and trade show program. This role involves leading a team of convention specialists, managing exhibits, and planning sponsorships and promotional activities to enhance the visibility and effectiveness of CHG's brands at various events. The position requires collaboration with sales and marketing teams to achieve marketing and sales objectives while ensuring compliance with industry standards and company policies.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of specialists and foster a highly collaborative environment, promoting a culture of creativity, accountability, and excellence while supporting development and goal setting.
• Partner and work effectively with sales teams, marketing, and suppliers to create and implement programs that maximize marketing and sales objectives at conventions.
• Identify relevant tactics for measurement and reporting of marketing, convention/event, and sales performance.
• Build and maintain reliable relationships with vendors, ensuring high-quality services and favorable contract terms.
• Identify and recommend strategic sponsorship options, advertising opportunities, and unique events to support and maximize results at key functions.
• Implement streamlined processes and systems that improve the planning, budgeting, tracking, execution, and follow-up phases of events, saving time and resources.
• Refine the company's convention strategy, ensuring alignment with broader business objectives while staying apprised of the latest industry trends.
• Ensure all convention activities are compliant with association rules, company policies, and ethical guidelines.

Requirements

• Strong expertise in vendor assessment, contract negotiation, and budget management.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team.
• Understanding of the key drivers in employee engagement and experience in leading and developing people.
• Exceptional organizational and project management skills, with a focus on executing large-scale events on time and within budget.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence both internal stakeholders and external partners.
• Understanding of basic marketing fundamentals (e.g., customer insights, message development, communications strategies).
• A strong technical aptitude and excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills are essential.
• Flexibility to work outside of normal business hours, as needed.