Trade Show Manager

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, is the leading global resource for packaging and processing and voted one of the "
Best Manufacturing Associations to Work For
" on multiple occasions. PMMI connects the makers of goods with the packaging and processing suppliers they rely on. Together, we help provide people around the world with innovative, safe, convenient, and cost-effective products that touch lives every day. PMMI represents more than 1,100 manufacturers and suppliers of equipment, components, and materials as well as providers of related equipment and services to the packaging and processing industry.

We advance a variety of industries by connecting consumer goods companies with manufacturing solutions through our world-class PACK EXPO portfolio of trade shows, leading trade media and a wide range of business resources. Learn more here: PACK EXPO Trade Shows:
Uniting the World of Packaging and Processing (pmmi.org)

PMMI has industry leading benefits and a strong employee-focused culture that effectively aligns our talent with the PMMI mission through generous employer-paid insurance options and employee perks like flexible work time, unlimited PTO, frequent celebrations, Washington Capitals and Nationals season ticket raffles, weekly telecommuting days, a generous performance-based bonus program, a very lucrative Retirement Plan that includes an incredible Profit Share, and more!

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The Manager, International Trade Shows manages the PMMI Member Pavilion for EXPO PACK México and EXPO PACK Guadalajara and serves as the primary project coordinator between PMMI's U.S. and Mexico offices. Working closely with the Mexico team, this role oversees key timelines, cross-functional deliverables, exhibitor participation, marketing coordination, and pavilion operations to ensure successful show execution. The position also supervises the International Trade Show Coordinator and serves as the primary U.S.

-based contact for PMMI's international trade show initiatives.

• Serve as the primary liaison between PMMI's U.S. and Mexico offices for EXPO PACK-related projects and initiatives including marketing, sales and operations.

• Coordinate with Mexico team to ensure timelines, deliverables, and stakeholder responsibilities remain on track throughout the show cycle.

• Coordinate activities involving Marketing, Sales, Operations, Registration, Finance, and the Mexico Office.

• Participate in project meetings, communicate status updates, and proactively identify and resolve project risks and delays.

• Coordinate day-to-day activities of the International Trade Shows function within the U.S. office.

• Supervise the International Trade Show Coordinator, including assigning work and establishing priorities.

• Review and approve administrative work products, exhibitor communications, agreements, reports, and system updates completed by the International Trade Show Coordinator.

• Identify opportunities to improve processes, communication, and exhibitor experience.

• Partner with Marketing team in Mexico to establish and maintain timelines for exhibitor and attendee promotion

• Manage timelines for exhibitor bulletins, service manuals, website updates, registration materials, and other exhibitor-facing communications.

• Review and provide input on exhibitor service manuals, websites, advertising materials, email campaigns, fact sheets, and promotional content developed by the Mexico Office.

• Ensure consistency and accuracy across all communications and platforms to maintain brand…