Project Manager: Trade Show and Event Marketing | Kent, Ohio

Additional Locations : NA

Primary Locations : OH, Kent, 1500 N. Mantua St., 44240

Requisition ID : 197723

Position Overview

As the Project Manager for Trade Show and Event Marketing, you will play a pivotal role in growing Davey's tree and landscape care business through Face-to-Face marketing.

You will be responsible for collaborating closely with the marketing department and key business development teams to develop and implement trade show strategies and plans.

This role requires a proactive, dynamic individual who is passionate about delivering high-impact trade show and event experiences and excels in both strategic planning and hands-on execution.

This position reports to Davey's corporate marketing department.

Job Duties

• Develop and execute trade show strategies to enhance service and solutions visibility and improve lead generation.
• Collaborate with key stakeholders on all trade show and event logistics, including booth design, material ordering, transportation, and setup.
• Work closely with marketing and sales and business development teams to ensure cohesive branding and messaging at events.
• Oversee all aspects of external vendor relationships in the trade show space.
• Attend significant trade shows and events to oversee setup, manage booth staffing, and ensure the experience aligns with the company's goals and vision.
• Develop trade show and event calendars that can be distributed to stakeholders.
• Participate in the creation and coordination of pre- and post-show event marketing strategies, from content development to execution.
• Monitor marketing and lead generation activity and impact and provide detailed reports on outcomes and ROI.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and competitor activities to continuously refine our trade show and event strategies.

Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience and a bachelor's degree in marketing or related field.
• Proven experience in trade show management and event planning.
• Strong project management skills and mastery of logistics, with a proven track record of managing complex trade shows and events smoothly and efficiently.
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills, capable of working effectively with internal teams, vendors, and partners.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel and participate in events as needed.

Additional Information

What We Offer :

• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Opportunities for advancement
• All job specific equipment and safety gear provided
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee-owned company & discounted stock purchase options
• Group Health Plan
• Employee referral bonus program
• Locations throughout US in major cities and desirable areas
• Scholarship Program for Children of Employees
• Charitable matching gift program
• all listed benefits available to eligible employees

Company Overview

Divisional Overview

The Davey Tree Expert Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected class, including race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, marital or familial status, disability, status as a protected veteran, status as an Aboriginal or Indigenous person, or other classification protected by law.

The Davey Tree Expert Company provides research-driven tree services, grounds maintenance and environmental consulting for residential, utility, commercial and environmental partners in the U.

S. and Canada. We care about our clients, each other and the world around us. We offer the resources, size and stability of a big company while maintaining the culture, entrepreneurial spirit and feel of a small one.

We invest in our employees by offering industry-leading training, technology and benefits that lead to a rewarding and safe work experience at all levels.

Wherever you want to grow your career, there's a place for you at Davey. To learn more, visit Davey.com.

If you need assistance at any time, please contact us at 1-877-411-7601 or at [email protected] .

Employment Type : Permanent

Job Type : Full Time

Travel Expectations : Up to 25%

Davey is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and considers all qualified employees and applicants for all positions regardless of their age, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status, or other protected characteristics as established by federal, state, or local law.

It is our mandate that all matters related to the terms and conditions of employment and all treatment on the job be free of discrimination.

In addition, harassment based on any protected characteristic is strictly prohibited.

To preview Davey's relevant EO / AA plan, please submit a written request to : The Davey Tree Expert Company, Attn : HR, 1500 N.

Mantua Street, Kent, Ohio 44240.

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