Trade Show Coordinator

Job Responsibilities

• Work with Volunteer Manager to plan, develop, and implement trade shows to strategically gain a vast support structure.
• Source relevant trade show opportunities.
• Build strategic relationships with professional groups that conduct national & regional trade shows. 
• Maintain previously developed partnerships to allow RAM free or discounted booth space at trade shows.
• Register for national and regional trade shows with the purpose of recruiting the following positions for RAM Clinics:
• • Medical, dental, vision, and veterinary professionals
  • CORE team members
  • General support volunteers
• Effectively enlist new volunteers to grow the CORE programand work with Senior Volunteer Coordinator (CORE) to give a smooth handoff of prospective CORE team members.
• Book all travel, booth, lodging, and other things necessary to conduct each trade show.
• Preparing shipping of trade show elements to and from the trade show location.
• Prepare all trade show online projects.
• Assist in developing promotional materials for recruiting at trade shows.
• Prepare all displays, handouts, and give aways for each conference.
• Actively pursue opportunities to speak in front of groups at trade shows about RAM and the RAM Mission.
• Responsible for follow up with attendees after each trade show to gain support.
• Prepare reports to show growth of professional, CORE, and supporters from trade show attendance.
• Work with Volunteer Manager to find ways to provide opportunities for professionals, CORE and CITs to earn Certifications and Continuing Education related to RAM and volunteering.
• Recommend new trade show opportunities, and improvements for each event to Volunteer Manager.
• Be a positive force to directly impact the growth of the RAM Mission by serving as an ambassador of RAM.
• Assist in mobilizing others for support at the largest trade shows.
• Motivate attendees to want to learn more about RAM and our Mission.
• Utilize effective communication channels to grow the CORE program, RAM’s professional base of volunteers, professional schools, and others to support RAM.

Additional Responsibilities

• Actively promote RAM’s presence at trade shows. Provide updated information on trade show activities and results to the Volunteer Manager.

Job Requirements

• Must have a bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Long distance travel 75% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to stand/sit for extended periods of time
• Must be able to lift 20lbs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to drive RAM vehicles
• Must be proficient in verbal, nonverbal, and written communication skills