Trade Show/Event Manager (Stamford, CT)

Philips Domestic Appliances and Personal Care (DAP)

Philips DAP believes that even life?s most ?ordinary? moments can be special. Our 8,000+ employees in DAP work to create household and personal care devices that imaginatively combine innovative technology with a thorough understanding of what people want. Our goal is to help fulfill three fundamental desires ? to feel good, look good and live in comfort ? with easy-to-use products that go beyond superb performance to add an extra dimension to life.

Our Cool Skin shaver, Sonicare electric toothbrush and Senseo coffee machine are prime examples. Building on decades of expertise (and millions of appliances sold), we?ve transformed everyday moments into rich, enjoyable experiences.Trade Show & Special Event Marketing

Job Description

Full executional authority and accountability for company?s trade show and special event marketing program to support US domestic marketing and sales strategies. This position requires excellent organizational and communication and cross-functional department liaison skills. The candidate must be strategic, innovative and creative with a convincing, persuasive interactive style

Responsibilities include:
- Management of one other meeting/conference planning professional?
- Manage internal meetings for sales and the executive team including accommodation, transportation, catering etc.
- Own the P&L for all events. Forecast, develop and manage trade show budget, communicate budget status to team/upper management, and deliver all project within financial plan.
- Lead all aspects of the planning, management and execution of the domestic events.
- Ensure adherence of the budget with staff and suppliers.
- Develop departmental standards and monitor performance of staff and third party contributors.
- Own the event marketing plan and strategy.
- Build a world class events team incorporating outside contributors and other Philips divisional reps.
- Build a reliable and high-performing network of preferred vendors.
- Develop and manage direct marketing efforts to promote booth traffic (on-site/trade show journal advertising, direct mail, on-site promotions, booth graphics) ? from concept to completion.
- Provide leadership within the Philips One Trade Show Manager Team as a key business representative.
- Manage Professional ad agency relationship to manage trade show mailings, advertising and promotions.
- Manage external trade show suppliers contracted to develop and execute booth designs.
- Facilitate set-up for show opening and tear down.
- Evaluate industry and trade show trends to make recommendations on new and existing opportunities.
- Implement exhibit staff training.

Requirements

? Approximately 10 years strategic event marketing experience (health or dental industry experience a plus).
? 5+ years combined project management/ product launch / marketing/ sales experience? Bachelor?s degree.
? Ideally a recognized certifcate in Meeting/Even/Conference Planning.
? Demonstrated track record of success in developing plans and programs that support the organization?s success.
? Outstanding trade-show flow planning and organizational skills.
? Must be detail oriented, demonstrate strong project management and communication skills (both written and verbal), and ability to work independently.
? Willing to travel (at least 30% of time).
Philips is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Job ID 33593