Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Lead the end-to-end planning, coordination, and execution of GBM’s events, including heavy-machinery tradeshows and conferences.
• Collaborate with leadership to understand event objectives and target audiences, ensuring events align with company goals.
• Manage all aspects of event operations and logistics, including catering, audio visual, sponsorships, marketing, budgeting, registration, security and staff.
• Lead exhibitor services and sponsorship fulfillment.
• Collaborate with Brand VPs to develop and execute sponsorship strategy.
• Source, negotiate, and manage vendor relationships.
• Develop and maintain event budgets, forecasts, and reconciliation.
• Develop event timelines based on objectives and budgets.
• Collaborate with marketing & design managers to create and implement marketing strategies and timelines.
• Develop and present post-event recaps, identifying opportunities for improvement.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience with exhibitor management software, preferably MapYourShow.
• Experience developing registration program, preferably with Convention Data Services.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, with excellent Excel skills being a plus.
• Experience in operational and technical production of medium-large scale tradeshows, including building floor plans, understanding North American exhibitor display rules, and utilities.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Detail oriented.
• Willingness to travel.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

About Us:

Since 1928, Gardner Business Media has provided media, event and marketing solutions to industrial manufacturing markets. We are headquartered in the heart of Newtown, OH, a little-known gem right across the street from a beautiful park with miles of walking and biking trails, and just around the corner from craft breweries, sand volleyball and kayaking on the Little Miami River. We are family-owned, family-operated and family-friendly with flexible work hours and a fine-tuned focus on individuals. Our progressive leadership team values self-driven work and dedication over micro-managing. Gardner Business Media is a place where you can build a career, love and take pride in your work, and make a significant difference every day.

Perks:

Gardner Business Media offers excellent benefits including:

• Medical, dental & vision coverage.
• 401(k) with discretionary company match.
• Company paid life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability.
• Accrued PTO & major holidays.
• Flexible working hours.

Job type: Full Time
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio (Hybrid)
Industry: Business to Business Publishing, Manufacturing
Experience Level: Mid-Level
Company Size: 50-200 employees
Role: Event Manager

Company Type: Private

Please include a cover letter and resumé to HR Manager Tonya Harris.