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Skills
Accountingunmatched
Accounting Softwareunmatched
Best Practicesunmatched
Budget Managementunmatched
Budgetingunmatched
Cash Flowunmatched
Change Requests/Ordersunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Cost Estimatesunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Documentationunmatched
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
Financeunmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
Logisticsunmatched
Maintenance Servicesunmatched
Marketingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Pricingunmatched
Project Designunmatched
Project Estimatesunmatched
Project/Program Coordinationunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Property Managementunmatched
Schedule Developmentunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Trade Show Managementunmatched
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Description
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Vision insurance
Position Summary
The Tradeshow Project Manager (TPM) oversees RGI’s tradeshow projects from estimating through execution. Acting as both client liaison and internal coordinator, the TPM manages budgets, schedules, vendor services, and booth properties to ensure flawless tradeshow delivery. This role partners with the Project Finance Specialist and Estimator to contribute tradeshow-specific expertise to the estimating process. The TPM ensures that every tradeshow project is delivered on time, on target, and on budget—with no unpleasant surprises.
Responsibilities & Accountability
1. Estimating & Budget Management
Contribute tradeshow-specific cost inputs during estimating (ROM estimates, vendor pricing, shipping, show services).
Partner with Estimator and Finance to ensure accurate project budgets.
Align client invoice schedules with cash flow needs in collaboration with Finance.
2. Client Communication & Support
Serve as primary client contact for tradeshow projects.
Lead pre-show planning and post-show debriefs, presenting financial and performance outcomes.
Counsel clients on industry best practices, trends, and cost-effective solutions.
3. Project Coordination
Develop and manage official tradeshow schedules (Gantt format, SmartSheets, ExhibitForce).
Coordinate project details with design, fabrication, warehouse, and logistics teams.
Supervise booth property check-in/out, maintenance, and show service coordination.
4. Change Orders & Documentation
Process and document tradeshow change orders with Accounting.
Maintain accurate documentation for proposals, budgets, POs, and client approvals.
Ensure Exhibit Force and Foundation are updated with current project information.
5. Thought Leadership & Industry Expertise
Stay current with tradeshow industry standards, certifications, and innovations.
Provide quarterly “Tradeshow Trends & Insights” briefings to internal teams.
Recommend tools, training, or resources that advance RGI’s tradeshow services.
Qualifications & Skills
Required:
5+ years of tradeshow project management or equivalent event experience
Demonstrated success managing budgets, schedules, and vendor relationships
Strong organizational and client-facing communication skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, ERP/accounting systems (Foundation, Exhibit Force)
Preferred:
10+ years of corporate tradeshow management experience
Certified Trade Show Marketing (CTSM) credential
Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field
Accountability Framework
The TPM is accountable for successful delivery of RGI’s tradeshow projects. Success is measured by accurate estimating contributions, strong client communication, proactive budget oversight, and alignment with RGI’s promise: “On Time, On Target, On Budget, With No Unpleasant Surprises.”