Trade Show Technology Applications Manager

Trade Show Technology Applications Manager

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Salary Range: $70,000 - $74,000

Location: Milwaukee, Hybrid

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is hiring a Trade Show Technology Applications Manager! This role is a cornerstone of our Exhibitions team, supporting three of the industry's most prominent trade shows: World of Asphalt, The Utility Expo, and CONEXPO-CON/AGG. You'll lead the technology implementation and execution for registration, lead services, exhibitor tools, and mobile apps, ensuring seamless experiences for attendees, exhibitors, and internal stakeholders.

We're looking for a tech-savvy, service-oriented professional who thrives on collaboration, complexity, and continuous improvement. If you enjoy managing cross-functional projects, building vendor relationships, and driving innovation in event technology, this is the role for you.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as project manager for cross-departmental teams to implement vendor systems for trade show registration services, exhibitor lead generation services, online show directories, exhibitor resource centers, and trade show mobile apps.
• Oversee budget development and management for technology-related trade show services.
• Manage vendor relationships and contracts, including RFPs, negotiations, and fulfillment coordination for technology-related show services.
• Develop and maintain documentation for workflows, business rules, and production timelines.
• Coordinate onsite registration services including physical layouts, staffing, and logistics across multiple shows.
• Define and execute data strategies across platforms to align with trade show goals and user experience.
• Finalize post-event reporting, analytics review, and invoice reconciliation.
• Continuously improve services and contribute to strategic planning committees.

Requirements:

A successful candidate will have some college education (associate's or higher) in Event Management, Project Management, or Organizational Management, and 5+ years of relevant experience.

The ideal candidate will also demonstrate:

• Strong project management and time management skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Adaptability and systems thinking.
• Budgeting and problem-solving expertise.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Microsoft 365, Adobe, and event technology platforms.
• Familiarity with data management tools and CRM systems.
• Ability to travel for trade shows and site visits (approx. 4-6 weeks/year).

About AEM:

AEM is the leading organization in North America advancing construction and agriculture equipment manufacturers and their value chain partners in the global marketplace. In enabling growth together, AEM and its members build momentum for the equipment manufacturing industry and the markets it serves.

AEM offers a competitive salary and an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, 401(k), 401(k) company match, life insurance, long-term disability, 18 PTO days during the first full calendar year, and 10 paid holidays. Our staff is enthusiastic and passionate about what they do, our office space is both modern and inviting, our dress code is casual, we hold several staff functions and are involved in community service.