What We Need: We seek an uber-organized Trade Show Specialist to manage and execute trade shows and events for our multiple brands. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in event planning, excellent organizational and communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across different teams. The Trade Show Specialist will be part of the Marketing team and report to the head of Marketing. What You'll Be Doing: + Event Planning and Execution: + Develop and manage comprehensive event plans for trade shows and industry events. + Coordinate all logistical aspects, including booth design, setup, and teardown. + Ensure brand consistency and quality in all event materials and presentations. + Vendor Management: + Source and manage relationships with vendors and contractors. + Negotiate contracts to ensure cost-effective services and materials. + Marketing and Promotion: + Collaborate with brand managers to develop pre-show and post-show marketing strategies. + Budget Management: + Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost efficiency. + Track expenses and provide regular financial reports. + Stakeholder Coordination: + Work with internal stakeholders, including sales, marketing, and product teams, to align event goals and objectives. + Serve as the primary point of contact for all event-related activities. + Schedule planning, pre-show and post-show meetings to ensure alignment. + Data Collection and Analysis: + Gather and analyze event metrics to measure success and ROI. + Prepare post-event reports and provide recommendations for future improvements. #LI-EA1 What You Will Need To Be Successful: + Minimum of 3 years of experience in event planning or trade show management + Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously + Excellent communication and interpersonal skills + Ability to travel to 6-8 events per year Desired Qualifications + BA/BS degree in marketing, business, communications or a related field + Knowledge of branding and marketing strategies About Us: Who we are:For more than twenty years, Code Corp has been a pioneer in barcode scanning technology in the manufacturing and healthcare industries. Our breadth of scanning solutions address our customers' most complex inventory tracking, data collection and workflow challenges. Now a part of Brady Corporation's global portfolio of brands, Code's data capture technology helps Brady in its pursuit to make the world a safer and more productive place. But Code's pioneering technology is just one element of the Brady story. From the depths of the ocean to outer space, from the factory floor to the delivery room - Brady is just about everywhere you look. We are a global leader in safety, identification and compliance solutions for a diverse range of workplaces. Companies around the world trust us because of our deep expertise and knowledge across a wide range of industries and applications - powered by our world-class manufacturing capabilities. We have a diverse customer base in industries including electronics, telecommunications, manufacturing, electrical, construction, healthcare, aerospace and more. As of July 31, 2024, Brady employed approximately 5,700 people worldwide. Our fiscal 2024 sales were approximately $1.34 billion. Brady stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol BRC. You can learn more about us at www.bradycorp.com. Why work at Brady:A career at Brady means working for a global company that has thrived for over 100 years, and whose innovative spirit drives our future growth. Being a part of the Code team means joining a world-class team excited about owning the market's game-changing decoding technology, and the opportunity to collaborate with talent around the world. Brady offers competitive pay and great benefits, supported by a culture that encourages collaboration and innovation. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace where diverse talent can learn, grow, and succeed. And with deeply rooted values, no matter where you work at Brady, you'll feel connected to the community through our charitable contributions and opportunities to give back. Our headquarters are in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but we have more than 70 locations globally, giving our employees the opportunity to work with colleagues around the world. Our Benefits: + Comprehensive insurance coverage starting on your first day of employment, including medical, dental, and vision + Generous 401(k) with company match + Paid time off and holidays + Opportunity to participate in incentive programs for all full-time employees + Family planning benefits including paid parental leave, fertility coverage, adoption and surrogacy assistance + Education reimbursement opportunities + Scholarship program for children of Brady employees + A variety of Employee Resource Groups to provide you with unique networking, development, and volunteer opportunities + Employee Assistance Program and related wellness programs (mental and behavioral health, family counseling, financial management) + Dress-for-your-day dress code + Charitable contributions matched through Brady's Matching Gift program