Associate Trade Show & Events Manager

The Associate Trade Show & Events Manager for our Security and Outdoors brands including Master Lock Sentry Safe Yale & August Home Therma-Tru Larson and Fiberon. This role plays a key role in planning coordinating and executing national and regional trade shows and industry events. Working closely with cross-functional teams event leadership and external vendors youll help ensure every event shows up on-brand and aligned with our strategic business objectives. This role reports to the Sr. Manager Trade Show & Events. You will manage the annual trade show calendar coordinate logistics for large complex events and independently drive critical operational tasks such as vendor coordination budget support material preparation and onsite execution.

The ideal candidate is highly organized detail oriented proactive and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.

Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our Deerfield IL campus with up to 20% seasonal travel to support events.

What you will be doing:

Event & Trade Show Support

• Manage the annual trade show calendar for the Security and Outdoors brands collaborating with internal teams on schedules event data and quarterly dashboard updates
• Assist in the development of integrated trade show event marketing plans in partnership with the Sr. Manager Trade Show & Events and key stakeholders
• Plan and execute Tier 1 and Tier 2 trade shows ensuring alignment with company objectives brand standards and budget
• Coordinate all event logistics including vendor management sponsorship deliverables timelines fulfillment requirements staffing schedules and team communications
• Provide onsite support for trade shows and events including booth installation and dismantle vendor coordination lead capture and issue resolution
• Other duties and special projects as assigned

Product Materials & Asset Coordination

• Assist in the briefing review and approval of exhibit structure graphics
• Order track and manage event materials including displays signage collateral and promotional items
• Coordinate shipping tracking and on-site delivery of event assets in partnership with exhibit houses and logistics vendors
• Maintain inventory of event assets and support post-event reconciliation

Administrative & Financial Support

• Prepare and maintain event files project trackers contracts show kits and supporting documentation
• Manage invoicing and reconcile all show-related expenses; support preparation of event budgets and ensure programs stay on schedule and within budget
• Create post-event recaps reporting and performance analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with Marketing Product Sales and Operations teams to ensure cohesive event execution and alignment with business goals
• Serve as a primary coordination point across internal stakeholders and senior event leadership before during and after events

Qualifications :

• Bachelors degree in Marketing Business Communications Event Management Hospitality or a related field
• 3-5 years of experience in event planning trade show coordination or marketing operations
• Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with ability to engage professionally and effectively with senior leaders and crossfunctional stakeholders
• High attention to detail with proactive problem-solving skills
• Microsoft Office experience (Excel PowerPoint Outlook)
• Willingness to travel up to 20% seasonally to support events including occasional work on evenings and weekends
• Basic analytical skills and comfort interpreting event-related data

Nice to Have:

• Experience supporting large-scale trade shows or corporate events.
• Knowledge of exhibit logistics shipping and vendor management.
• Experience assisting senior leaders or cross-functional project teams.
• Familiarity with budget tracking invoicing and financial reconciliation.

Additional Information :

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70000 USD - $107000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range or be above or below the range based on factors including but not limited to education training experience professional achievement business need and addition to base salary employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates unique needs. This includes robust health plans a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution product discounts flexible time off benefits adoption benefits and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more visit our website at .

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time