Trade Show Manager **_The Company_** Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation is a thriving, values-driven company focused on doing the right things. We’re a fast growing, publicly traded company (NYSE: ZWS), with an enduring reputation for integrity, giving back, and providing an engaging, inclusive environment where careers flourish and grow. Named by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Responsible Companies and an Energage USA Top Workplace, at Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation, we never forget that our people are at the center of what makes us successful. They are the driving force behind our superior quality, product ingenuity, and exceptional customer experience. Our commitment to our people and their professional development is a recipe for success that has fueled our growth for over 100 years, as one of today’s leading international suppliers of plumbing and water delivery solutions. Headquartered in Milwaukee, WI, Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation employs over 2800 employees worldwide, working from 24 locations across the U.S., China, Canada, Dubai, and Mexico, with sales offices available around the globe. We hope you’ll visit our website and learn more about Zurn Elkay at zurnelkay.com. If you’re ready to join a company where what you do makes a difference and you have pride in the work you are doing, talk to us about joining the Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation family! **Summary** ​ The Trade Show Manager is responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and management of trade shows, industry conferences and company hosted events that drive brand awareness, customer engagement and lead generation across all product lines. **Job Functions** + Develop and execute comprehensive event marketing strategies aligned with business objectives and budget + Manage all aspects of event planning and execution, including budgeting, vendor coordination, logistics, and on-site support + Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, product, and marketing) to ensure event goals are met and aligned with overall marketing strategy + Oversee the creation of event materials, including signage, presentations, promotional items, and digital content + Influence follow ups and lead generation following events + Analyze event performance and ROI, providing post-event reports with insights and recommendations for future improvements + Negotiate contracts with venues, vendors, and third-party service providers to ensure cost-effectiveness and quality + Provide directional leadership on managing exhibit vendors, executing trade show plans, and coordinating the travel, transportation, logistics, and other key elements of each event as needed + Work closely with broader Marketing team to support ongoing priorities, including product presentations, research, and competitive intelligence **Essential Skills** + Develop and maintain multiple action plans or projects simultaneously utilizing project management skills and working to deliver projects on time and within cost + Ability to perform financial analysis to drive maximum ROI of channel marketing promotions and events + Problem solving skills and results-driven approach + Ability to effectively organize work, prioritize and manage time effectively within a team in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision and ever-changing tasks + Ability to act independently while collaborating with a variety of internal and external teams + Ability to advise and implement business brand strategies, positioning and guidelines to provide consistent messaging and brand standards for trade shows and events + Demonstrated ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver customer-centric solutions + Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems **Education and Experience** + Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field + 5+ years of trade show exhibit experience with proven track record of improving ROI in regard to increased number of leads, qualified leads, and sales funnel contribution + Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail + Proficiency in event management software and CRM + Ability to travel an estimated 25-30% for event execution **_Total Rewards and Benefits_** + Competitive Salary + Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, AD&D, and Life Insurance + Matching 401(k) Contribution + Health Savings Account + Up to 3 Weeks Vacation + 12 Paid Holidays + Annual Bonus Eligibility + Educational Reimbursement + Matching Gift Program **THIRD PARTY AGENCY: Any unsolicited submissions received from recruitment agencies will be considered property of Zurn Elkay, and we will not be liable for any fees or obligations related to those submissions.** Equal Opportunity Employer – Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran **Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation** **_What happens when two remarkable sustainability leaders come together as one?_** _A sustainability powerhouse is born, making a splash in the markets they serve and saving the planet one innovative installation at a time._ In early 2022, Zurn Water Solutions Corporation, a market leader in smart, sustainable water solutions, and Elkay Manufacturing, a commercial drinking water solutions leader, agreed to combine their two exceptional firms to become a single water solutions powerhouse. Together, the combined company offers a comprehensive package of innovative, sustainable, specified, engineered water solutions and sustainable plumbing products that provide water safety, water quality, and water conservation through critical service environments, while delivering total building solutions for new construction and retrofit applications around the globe. Our innovative solutions enable customers to advance their ESG initiatives and reduce operating costs while providing students, patients, patrons, and people within public and private spaces a safe, clean environment and access to fresh, pure, potable water – the essence of life itself. **What makes Zurn Elkay Water Solutions Corporation special is our people and our culture.** While playing a leading role in sustainability and water access are remarkable, what makes Zurn Elkay’s story so compelling is the alignment of the two well-respected companies with powerful legacies and a combined 224-year company history and shared values and cultures where people matter most. Sustainably inspired, the company has a deep commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, water, and environmental stewardship, and giving back to the communities where we live, work and play. Our powerful legacy of caring and commitment is made possible by the exceptional people that embody Zurn Elkay’s values. We are looking for innovative, energetic people who want to help solve tomorrow’s challenges today. Our Total Associate Engagement core value means we work hard to ensure our associates have opportunities to grow and an inclusive culture in which to thrive. From formal training to on-the-job development and exposure to new businesses, when you join Zurn Elkay, you will join a collaborative organization that will give you opportunities to thrive and grow.