Tradeshow Marketing Specialist

Job Description:

At Pentair, you will work along-side passionate problem-solvers who are committed to the future of our planet. We put our purpose into practice, helping people sustainably move, improve, and enjoy water, life's most essential resource. From our residential and commercial water solutions to industrial water management and everything in between, our 9,750 global employees serve customers in more than 150 countries, working to help improve lives and the environment around the world. 

We have an opportunity for a Tradeshow Marketing Specialist. This will be a 100% remote position. You will drive tradeshows through planning, directing, coordinating, and make sure no lead is left behind. The ideal candidate will not shy away from working together with sales and marketing to ensure the highest quality execution, lead management, post-show follow-up and reporting. This individual will also demonstrate a high-level of organizational skills and attention to detail. This is a fast-paced environment that helps drive demand across the globe. The Tradeshow Marketing Specialist will report to the Events Marketing Manager.

You will:

• Take full ownership of the event lifecycle from pre-event research, planning, execution, and post-event analysis while respecting deadlines and budgetary requirements.
• Coordinate tradeshow planning and execution with sales and marketing stakeholders by providing concise and timely updates per event and helping to build marketing event/program calendars to increase awareness, drive engagement and generate leads.
• Collaborate with exhibit vendor and designers to create best in class booth design, product displays and engaging experiences.
• Collaborate with content marketing to create all event materials including video assets, brochures, product cards and booth graphics.
• Responsible for event logistics including venue research & booking, hotel accommodations for attendees, booth goods shipment, and show services orders.
• Manage and oversee tradeshows on the day of, which includes on-site support such as problem-solving, directing event set-up, communicating with production teams, organizing vendors, and managing take-down.
• Foster a collaborative team environment with open communication, identifying problems, and establishing resolutions.
• Maintain and update a Tradeshow Event brief for every tradeshow, allowing internal teams and leadership to self-serve on event status.
• Learn and successfully complete assignments for establishing event lead capture at every event. Post event actions include the data export, cleaning, and handoffs to digital team for email journeys.
• Interface with external exhibit house of record and the internal product managers for new product initiatives to bring these ideas to life for exception engagement on show floor.

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Communication, Business, or equivalent background
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant experience in event or tradeshow planning, budgeting, negotiating contracts, project management required.
• Effective facilitation, project management and organizational skills
• Attention to detail in every phase of planning and execution of tradeshow marketing.
• A calm, organized approach to working with relentless attention to detail and demonstrate poise and grace under pressure.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, demanding timelines, and multiple projects independently or with limited supervision/direction.
• Exceptional communication, writing, and editing skills.
• Creative and critical thinking to meet go to market strategy, on time and on plan.
• Proficiency with all Microsoft Office products
• Travel – 30% but may index closer to 50% during peak even season (Jan-March/Sept-Nov)

Compensation:

For this full-time position working at this location, the anticipated annualized base pay range will be from $61200 - $113600 / year. At Pentair, it is not typical for an individual to be hired near the bottom or top of the pay range. Pentair considers various factors in determining actual compensation for this position at the expected location. Actual compensation will be commensurate with demonstrable level of experience and training, pertinent education including licensure and certifications, work location, and other relevant business or organizational needs.

This position may be eligible for other forms of compensation such as, annual incentive bonus.

Benefits:

As a Pentair employee, you would enjoy a wide array of benefit options to help keep you and your family healthy and protected, health benefits, a generous 401(k), employee stock purchase program, disability benefits, life insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, parental leave, caregiver leave, tuition reimbursement, plus paid time off and wellness programs to encourage a healthy work/life balance.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Pentair is an Equal Opportunity Employer. With our expanding global presence, cross-cultural insight and competence are essential for our ongoing success. We believe that a diverse workforce contributes different perspectives and creative ideas that enable us to continue to improve every day.