Land Pride Events Manager

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**Land Pride Events Manager**

**Salina, KS**

Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a

dynamic Events Manager to join our Land Pride Marketing Team to plan,

manage, and set-up equipment displays and represent company image at

trade shows and events across the United States including Kubotas Summer

Sales Meeting and the Kubota National Dealer Meeting.

This position is based in Salina, KS. Some overnight travel is required,

up to 30%. This is a salaried role. Typical work week is 40 to 45 hours,

though additional time may be required in days/weeks leading up and

during any of the events.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Set up and assemble Land Pride farm, ag or construction implements
  
  

and equipment at show site using appropriate hand and power tools.

• Set up marketing displays at show sites.
• Break down ag and construction equipment and displays after shows.
• Arrange for inbound and outbound freight hauling of farm, ag or
  
  

construction equipment with in-house trucking company.

• Secure all necessary printed materials and supplies for trade show
  
  

booth.

• Demonstrate and explain products or services at trade shows and
  
  

answer visitor questions; distribute literature.

• Work with contractors and trade show management to resolve problems.
• Work with Land Pride Marketing team to shoot photos and produce
  
  

videos.

• Assist Marketing Team with projects as needed.
• Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear
  
  

prescribed safety and protective equipment.

• Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications,
  
  

physical demands, and/or work environment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in business administration, marketing or other
  
  

relevant major; 3 years of experience in event management or

related experience strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of

education and experience

• Knowledge of ag and construction implements and equipment required
• Strong planning, organizational, and presentation skills are needed;
  
  

Some Project Management Experience Preferred

• Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with people
  
  

at all levels

• Ability and knowledge to use hand tools and power tools safely
• Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office, including
  
  

Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.

• Availability for overnight travel a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks per
  
  

year

• Some heavy lifting is expected; occasional exertion of about 50
  
  

lbs. of force (e.g., carrying a laptop, trade show information,

boxes of literature) may be required.

At Great Plains Manufacturing, our people make the difference, making

our company a great place to work and grow. If you are self-motivated,

have a passion to succeed and value teamwork, we invite you to apply to

join our team. For over 45 years, Great Plains Mfg, has been known as a

world-class manufacturer of agriculture, farm and landscaping equipment

in Central Kansas. Now a Kubota company, we have recently added a new

construction equipment division. With over 2,300 dedicated employees,

Great Plains Manufacturing continues its dedication toward innovation

and professional growth, while maintaining our family culture and

community values. Grow with us! Visit our Careers page

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