What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tradeshow & Marketing Specialist position at Corporate Resources of Illinois?
Tradeshow & Marketing Specialist - Elgin, IL
$80,000-$90,000 Bonus, Free Benefits, PTO and More
Our company was built on leadership and a deep commitment to taking care of its people. As a nationwide leader in robotics for over 20 years, we take pride in delivering innovative solutions with thoughtful design and fast, reliable lead times. We believe in creating real career opportunities where people can grow, advance, and make an impact. We continue to set the pace for the industry through innovation and teamwork.
Are you ready for a dynamic, hands-on role in marketing and events within the robotics industry? We are seeking an organized, energetic, and detail-oriented Tradeshow & Marketing Specialist to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in planning, coordinating, and executing trade shows, conferences, and marketing initiatives that showcase our brand and drive business growth.
You will thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two days are the same and where you’ll support both strategic marketing efforts and high-impact live events.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate all aspects of trade show and event logistics, including hotel and travel arrangements, booth setup, signage, electrical, audio/visual needs, and promotional inventory
- Create, manage, and restock event collateral and promotional materials
- Partner with sales and marketing teams to ensure accurate capture, entry, and distribution of event leads through CRM systems
- Research and identify new trade shows, conferences, networking events, and sponsorship opportunities
- Maintain and manage the company events calendar, providing regular updates to leadership
- Assist in managing event budgets, tracking expenses, and ensuring cost efficiency
- Support general event-related administrative duties
- Travel 5% as needed (all expenses covered by company)
- Plan, build, and execute email outreach campaigns while updating website pages and promotional landing pages
- Design and coordinate event marketing materials such as booth graphics, handouts, branded merchandise, and displays
- Contribute to marketing efforts for core product offerings to increase visibility and customer interest
- Ensure all messaging and creative materials reflect a unified brand image across every platform
- Help create introductory video materials for promotional campaigns and industry events
- Develop presentations, graphics, and other multimedia assets to support sales and marketing objectives
- Work cross-functionally with internal departments to adapt and distribute content through various channels
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, strongly preferred in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
- Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and perform effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Collaborative team player with a proactive mindset
Corporate Resources, on behalf of our client is hiring for a full-time, permanent Tradeshow & Marketing Specialist.
Salary : $80,000 - $90,000