Tradeshow & Events Manager

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Equifax is looking for a Tradeshow & Events Manager to join our Marketing team. This role will be responsible for strategizing, executing and handling post analysis for our 65+ tradeshows and events throughout the United States. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, influential, and polished with a strong focus on driving results while delivering engaging experiences. This person must be comfortable working within a highly-matrixed environment with key internal and external stakeholders. This role follows a hybrid framework requiring in-office presence and the ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

What you’ll do

• Support USIS tradeshow and event management function (this is Player position)

• Help manage all trade show/event supplier relationships to deliver programs, services and support resources to meet and exceed expectations and deliver a memorable experience

• Help negotiate all supplier/hotel/venue contracts, scope and manage budgets and purchase order process with our marketing operations team 

• Work extremely closely with the Industry and Partner marketers to provide best practices, templates, etc. they can use with their sales counterparts to communicate effectively 

• Coordinate the planning and logistics of trade show/events 

• Align resources to support all events including communications, speakers, AV equipment and staging,  registration, hotel arrangements, giveaways and gifts, etc.

• Help manage and execute the following:

  • Provide regular updates to keep all stakeholders abreast of upcoming events and deadlines

  • Coordinate the logistics of the exhibit property including maintenance of the trade show exhibit, demonstration equipment and all accessories

  • Work with Industry/Partner marketer on a post-show analysis, including metrics.

  • Recognize opportunities to sponsor conference sessions that align with marketing goals

What experience you need

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of 7 years experience managing large and small scale events and tradeshows

• Multiple years experience managing events and meetings with budgets no less than $250k

• Expert level knowledge of Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets

What could set you apart

• CMP (Certified Meeting Professional) certification

• CTSM (Certified Trade Show Marketer) ideally within a large global organization

• Experience working with demanding key stakeholders

• Experience negotiating complex vendor contracts (hotel, event vendors, speaking agents, etc.)

• Excellent client relations & customer service skills

• Understand production requirements and timelines of trade show production

• Ability to act quickly and decisively with solutions to unexpected issues

• Effective communication skills (written and verbal) both internally and externally

• Ability to work independently and/or as part of a team

• Verified project management skills; ability to plan, manage and complete projects

• Strong time management and ability to handle multiple demands and sets priorities

• Problem-solving skills and the ability to motivate team

• Ability to work under stressful conditions and in a fast moving environment

• Ability to meet deadlines and/or to effectively communicate deviations of deadlines on a daily basis

• Ability to maintain focus on priorities while multitasking

• Flexible, self motivated, organized and confident

We offer comprehensive compensation and healthcare packages, 401k matching, paid time off, and organizational growth potential through our online learning platform with guided career tracks.

Are you ready to power your possible?  Apply today, and get started on a path toward an exciting new career at Equifax, where you can make a difference!

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Who is Equifax? 

At Equifax, we believe knowledge drives progress. As a global data, analytics and technology company, we play an essential role in the global economy by helping employers, employees, financial institutions and government agencies make critical decisions with greater confidence. ​​​​​​​ 

We work to help create seamless and positive experiences during life’s pivotal moments: applying for jobs or a mortgage, financing an education or buying a car. Our impact is real and to accomplish our goals we focus on nurturing our people for career advancement and their learning and development, supporting our next generation of leaders, maintaining an inclusive and diverse work environment, and regularly engaging and recognizing our employees. Regardless of location or role, the individual and collective work of our employees makes a difference and we are looking for talented team players to join us as we help people live their financial best. 

Equifax is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.