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Tradeshow Support Specialist – A.C. Group
Position Summary
The Tradeshow Support Specialist will be
responsible for the technical coordination and
preparation of A.C. Group’s North American
trade shows. In addition, this position is responsible
for providing technical sales demonstrations/product
training to A.C. Group’s
employees, client base, and potential clients.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
Tradeshow Support
• Coordinates the technical aspects
of major tradeshows in Canada, the
U.S. and Latin America.
• Prepares the 3D renderings for
tradeshow booth design and layout,
including tradeshow floor planning.
• Attends major tradeshows to supervise
the assembly and disassembly of
the trade show booth with efficiency
and care to the products and booth
(supplies) in the packaging and
transport of the goods to and from
the site, including directing onsite
crews to assemble and dissemble our
booths.
• Arranges the necessary paperwork
for the TIB and trucking logistics.
• Maintains the tradeshow inventory
to ensure it is always in good
repair and inventory is accurately
balanced. This includes the product,
booth, booth supplies, tools, etc.
This includes a yearly inventory
count and
reconciliation.
• Orders tradeshow services as
required (labour, rigging, electrical,
lead retrievals, hotels, etc.)
• Reports the expenses from the tradeshow
including all services and show
costs and supply the Marketing
Manager with budgets and final
numbers. Work with accounting
to provide proper expense/payable
documentation.
• Attends major tradeshows to
demonstrate exclusive products.
• Maintains an in-depth working
knowledge of all relevant lighting
technologies both existing and
pending.
• Assists with the coordination of all
Open House or Dealer/Client training
sessions with our sales force.
• Assists with coordinating product,
Dealer/Client, and staff training
sessions.
• Assists in tradeshow research, sourcing
supplies (booth supplies, etc.) as
required.
Marketing Support
• Assists with video and photo shoots
by preparing products and related
items.
• Keeps track of literature inventory
on all products and new products
for distribution at trade shows.
Sales Demonstrations & Product Training
• Conducts demos and training sessions
to ensure product knowledge
and visibility of both the Company
and our key brands to internal and
external audience in the following
order of importance: Exclusive
product lines and non-exclusive
product lines.
• Travels to meet with current and
potential clients to demonstrate the
products and to promote or train on
the features of the product lines.
• Updates educational material to
include PowerPoint presentations,
video accounts of training techniques
or written procedures.
This job description reflects management’s
assignment of essential functions. It does not
prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be
assigned to this job at any time.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Superior time management skills,
multitasking skills, and the ability
to prioritize tasks with minimal
supervision.
• Strong verbal skills with the ability
to communicate in a professional
and compelling manner.
• Ability to work independently
and under pressure to meet tight
deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
applications (Word, Excel, Power-
Point, Outlook) and Vector Works.
• Able to lead a team of hired labour.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player that is capable of thinking
outside the box.
• Gathers and analyzes information
skillfully.
• Ability to make sound, timely, and
accurate judgments while supporting
reasoning for decisions.
• Professional and responsive with a
positive work attitude.
• Resourceful, flexible, and wellorganized.
• Ability to maintain filing systems
and electronic databases.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, or climb and
on occasion lift up to 75 pounds.
• Close vision and ability to adjust
focus is required.
Education & Work Experience
• Minimum of 3 years related
experience and/or training in stage
lighting applications, principles of
lighting, and organizing events.
• Minimum of 3 years working
knowledge of patching and programming
robotic and conventional
stage lighting fixtures.
Conditions of Employment
Additional hours may be required for Tradeshows,
Travel, Year-End Inventory, or other
such peak periods and/or events.
To be considered for a position within A.C.
Group, you must go to this URL:
www.cindexinc.com/c/93A71B and
complete a Survey.
Please attach a copy of your resume to the
completed Survey, the position you are applying
for, and notify our HR department at
[email protected] when completed.
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