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Crawford Communications Group (www.crawfordgroup. com) is currently looking for a qualified Tradeshow Manager consultant for an engagement with our leading high technology client in the SF/South Bay Area.
Target Consulting Dates: ASAP for 6 month-minimum project duration, highly likely to continue.
Firm Consulting Rate: $50per hour, as a w-2 employee of Crawford Communications Group.
Hours/location: Onsite, 40 hours per week.
Local S.F. Bay Area candidates only please. No phone calls will be accepted.
ob Description: The winning candidate will possess the ability to expertly manage all phases of corporate tradeshows including budget management, onsite logistics execution and post-event analysis/ROI reporting. The engagement demands extensive cross-functional teamwork and vendor management. 25% travel required.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
--Five+ years of managing corporate tradeshows/events.
--A successful track record at one Tech 500 company minimum.
--Proven expertise with end-to-end management of product launches and industry tradeshows.
--Adept at developing tradeshow plans identifying target audiences, providing creative direction, developing program messaging/positioni ng, managing pre-event communications, onsite activities and post-event communications/ measurement.
--Experienced in managing timelines/review cycles, identifying interdependencies and delivering programs on time and within budget.
--Capable of managing large extended vendor teams: exhibit vendors, agencies, AV, labor, meeting facilities.
--Experienced with managing large, cross functional teams.
--Ability to convey consistent brand messaging throughout all program elements.
--Post-event campaigns/programs analysis.
--BA/BS in Marketing, Communications, General Business, or similar.
WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED:
--A flexible schedule to accommodate up to 25% travel.
--Ability to manage multiple, complex timelines and deliver programs on time, on budget.
--Strong multi-tasking and decision making abilities.
--High energy/ability to thrive and excel in a complex, fast paced organization.
Again, if interested please create a profile and include your resume at:
http://tbe.taleo. net/NA5/ats/ careers/requisit ion.jsp?org= CRAWFORD& cws=1&rid= 108
Tradeshow Manager (SF Bay Area, CA)
