Trade Show Manager

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FT Exempt Management Fountain Valley, CA, US

About the Company:

At Sure Fire, our mission is to build the best illumination tools, suppressors, and tactical products no matter the cost to enhance the safety and performance of those who go into harm's way on our behalf. We also provide these same, no-compromise products to our civilian customers who demand the ultimate in quality, innovation, and performance. We strive to continuously expand our business, product line, workforce, and expertise to preserve our place as the premier provider of these cutting-edge products.

To achieve this, we will continually expand the depth and quality of the Sure Fire brand by refining, expanding, and enhancing our product line, and always aspiring to improve our service and professional relationships. We nurture this culture of excellence in everything we do, and treat everyone we deal with employees, customers, and vendors in a fair and ethical manner.

We're proud of the quality we produce and the people who produce it, and we're looking for talented individuals who want to make a real impact.

About the Role:

The Trade Show Manager plays a pivotal role in representing our manufacturing company at industry trade shows and exhibitions across the United States. This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing all aspects of trade show participation to maximize brand visibility, generate leads, and foster strong relationships with clients and partners. The Trade Show Manager will collaborate closely with marketing, sales, and product teams to ensure that the company’s presence aligns with strategic business objectives and effectively showcases our products and innovations.

Success in this role requires meticulous attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines. Ultimately, the Trade Show Manager will drive measurable business growth by enhancing the company’s reputation and expanding its market reach through impactful trade show engagements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement comprehensive trade show strategies that align with company goals and target audience.
• Coordinate logistics including booth design, shipping, staffing, and on-site management to ensure seamless event execution.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to create compelling promotional materials and presentations tailored for each event.
• Manage budgets, negotiate contracts with vendors and venues, and track expenses to optimize cost efficiency.
• Analyze post-event performance metrics and feedback to continuously improve trade show effectiveness and ROI.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry partners, vendors, and event organizers to secure advantageous opportunities.
• Train and lead trade show staff to deliver consistent and professional brand messaging during events.
• Stay informed about industry trends and competitor activities to identify new trade show opportunities and innovations.
• Maintain good attendance and punctuality.
• Maintain a positive and respectful attitude; cooperate with co-workers, management, internal and external customers, etc.
• Execute daily process improvement using lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Maintain work area by the use of 6S principles
• Work safely at all times and report any unsafe conditions or injuries to your supervisor or manager immediately
• Other duties, as assigned.

Competencies - To perform the job successfully, the candidate should demonstrate the following:

• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves…