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Convention Event Specialist

Total Events
Schenectady, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 7/19/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026

Convention Event Specialist:

The Convention Event Specialist plays a key role in delivering exceptional client experiences from the first inquiry through event completion across trade shows and corporate events. The role blends sales, customer service, logistics coordination, and on-site execution to ensure events are delivered accurately, efficiently, and professionally.

  • Manage all Convention client relationships including proposals, meetings, venue relationships and onsite management of convention events
  • Client correspondence from beginning phone call/email to event completion (including: onsite consults, showroom consults and day of install oversight).
  • Composing client quotations and imparting guidelines and recommendations to client
  • Event Design based on our experience(s) with venues/specific set ups
  • Managing Exhibitor relations, including entering orders, tracking drayage and ensuring orders are fulfilled successfully
  • Assisting with new design ideas, product procurement and implementation
  • Performing Site Inspections

Production:

  • On site during production of convention and trade shows to manage implementation
  • Review proposed jobs objectively and decide whether it is 1) feasible and 2) profitable as proposed.
  • Responsible for maximizing our on-site relationship with key venues including communicating mutually beneficial delivery/breakdown, minimizing coordination issues.
  • Review with crew client expectations and event specifications & requirements
  • Work with warehouse staff to ensure client items are available and meet quality standards
  • Identify and discuss with Director of Operations opportunities for improvement with crew and processes.
  • Interface with venue contacts to determine new options that is suited to their clients and unique to their property.
  • Organize and improve efficiencies throughout business operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $50,000 - $70,000

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