Trade Show Coordinator

Are you a creative, detail-oriented, energetic, organizer/motivator looking for a new challenge? Do you see opportunities and possibilities where others may see problems and dead ends? Do you want to be part of a family-owned industry-leading company as it begins the process of growing itself to its next level? If so, read on and let's see if your skill set is a match for what we are looking for.

We are seeking a smart and collaborative Trade Show Coordinator to join our marketing team. You will report to the Marketing Product Group Manager. No direct supervisory responsibility. You will work primarily with the Cabinet Shop, Sales Reps, Supply Chain, Accounting, Industrial Engineering, Materials group, Logistics, Marketing & Trade Show Vendors and be responsible (along with the other Trade Show Coordinator) for leading the creative team that envisions each new trade show booth/experience, as well as for designing and drawing the elements of the show, coordinating the building of trade show displays and onsite coordinating of both the booth set up and take down with show vendors.

If you love great benefits, a stable work environment and want to accelerate your career growth significantly by linking up with an established international company, we would love for you to apply.

Job Responsibilities

This is an opportunity for you to really make a difference. For the ideal candidate this would represent a career move that involves a job stretch (bigger job), increased satisfaction (doing more satisfying work with more impact) and job growth (being in a situation that offers more upside potential).

Here are some of the things you will be expected to accomplish:

Assist with plans, designs, drawings, costs & builds for trade shows, product displays, working samples, creative layouts, showrooms & exhibit floorplans

Use CAD design software to create display designs, exhibit layouts, display renderings, working model designs, & produce detailed display drawings for review & production

Use Illustrator or other illustration software to create exhibit & display graphics

Create exhibit layout plans, materials lists & delivery of materials to show/exhibit

Work with show vendors to plan & order services for exhibits

Coordinate between external vendors, internal departments, and Trade Show planning teams.

Coordinate setup & dismantling of trade show displays & exhibits

Assist with planning & designing physical product displays within each department

Interact with internal departments to create working model displays

Occasional domestic & international travel is required

Can work a semi-flexible office schedule but is expected to work whenever required

Keep up to date on latest trends and tools in materials and Trade Show world

Create trade show booth & display plans for different audiences including designers, cabinet makers and local trade shows

Create floor plans for different audiences including designers, cabinet makers and local trade shows

Create exhibit & display graphics

Create working models plans

Create task lists & schedules for setting up show booths

Converse with vendors and outside sources to create show specific service lists & procure related material

Assist in the construction of show booths & displays

Assist in the planning & design of product displays (all areas of the facility)

Job Requirements

BA/BS in Design, Engineering, Communications, and/or Business or similar discipline preferred

Minimum 5 years of experience in Marketing, Trade Show, Exhibit, &/ or Display design, with proven success, preferably in the kitchen & bath industry

Most important is having hands-on knowledge of the following:

Proficient in 3D modeling, texturing shapes and lighting to create dramatic and polished visualization

Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite and SolidWorks programs

An understanding of construction techniques and materials

Ability to multitask in a fast paced, dynamic environment

Ability to communicate concepts and ideas visually as well as verbally

Ability to establish and maintain effective and professional working relationships with co-workers

Ability to work independently, prioritizing with minimal supervision

Excel under pressure while meeting deadlines and project goals

AutoCAD is a plus

Kitchen design is a plus

SAP, 3D Max, and Photoshop are pluses

Office 365

Desired Attributes

Self-starter who takes initiative in finding solutions to difficult and unique challenges

Ability to be flexible and adaptable while working with multiple projects and deadlines

Possess high energy and a positive approach to customer facing communication initiatives

Team player that enjoys being & working with others (individual or group settings)

Finds it easy to adjust one's behavior to deal effectively with other people

Works well in an environment where consensus building drives many decisions

Orientation to creative problem solving, idea generation and concept development

Willing to modify approach as changing conditions or circumstances required

Benefits

Blum USA believes in offering their employees an excellent benefits package that includes:

Salaried position with paid overtime

Possible bonus opportunities

Health (Medical and Dental)

401(k) with employer matching

Flexible Spending plans to cover eligible out of pocket health, dental and vision expenses

Three weeks of vacation starting your second year on the job

Term life insurance equal to annual salary at no cost to employee

And more!

Company Overview

For more than 60 years Blum has been manufacturing superior quality hinge systems, drawer runners, and lift systems that create emotion and enhance user convenience in the kitchen. With every product, we strive to develop solutions to ensure that cabinet doors and drawers open with ease, close softly and effortlessly and make workflow and everyday kitchen use easier.

Over the decades our product range has grown and so has the company. Today, Blum has eight production plants in Austria and manufacturing sites in Brazil, Poland, China, and the United States. Approximately 9000 Blum employees all over the world concentrate on the vision of "perfecting motion" to satisfy the specific requirements of the end user, whether it is in the kitchen or in another living area of the home. This is the source of all our product development and innovation.

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