Ready to grow your career in trade show sales? Learn from one of the best! PAI, a premier association sales firm, is looking for an all-hands-on-deck professional to jump into every aspect of conference and publication sales operations by keeping the logistical ‘trains’ running on time. From vendor management to marketing support, you’ll handle the nuances of show management for multiple association clients, while providing overall office management for their staff of six.
You’re a great fit for this role if you’re a high energy, super-organized, detail whiz who can juggle numerous balls with ease. Your project management superpowers will help you engage expertly with meeting planners, exhibitors, sponsors, advertisers and conference vendors to ensure that the sales process runs smoothly. This includes customer support, vendor registration, contract management, graphic design, accounting, exhibitor logistics, advertising production, and database management.
WHAT YOU BRING:
Demonstrated experience in trade show or conference logistics support
Proficiency with database, accounting, and show management software
A fun, customer-centric personality that inspires confidence in clients and vendors
An ability to manage deadlines and paperwork down to the smallest detail
Flexibility to roll with the punches when priorities change on a dime
A proactive approach to anticipate and respond to client needs
A mature attitude to ‘keep calm and carry on’ under pressure
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT:
A fast-paced, energizing job that will keep you at the cutting-edge of the sales process
A front-line learning opportunity where you can grow your client engagement and sales skills
An opportunity to travel to several shows per year and market to prospective vendors
An encouraging, family-friendly environment with a CEO who will be your biggest champion
NOTE: This position is based in Bethesda, MD; however, partial telework options are available.
TO APPLY: Send a cover letter highlighting why this job has your name on it, and a customized resume, to Shira Harrington at shira@purposefulhire.com. This is a retained search; all candidates must apply through Purposeful Hire.
About The Profitable Association, Inc. (PAI)
Sales and Marketing Firm based in DC, serving Association clients, delivering trade show, sponsorship, affinity, advertising and other non-dues revenue solutions.
