Senior Trade Show & Events Specialist

HME has been creating innovative products for the drive-thru and pro-audio industries since 1971. From the very beginning, we've known these solutions would never have happened without the customer-focused people who make up our company. HME has a team environment with a culture of collaboration, learning, and growth. With subsidiaries located in California, Missouri, Canada, UK, India, and China, companies around the world depend on HME for clear, reliable communication solutions. From setting the standard for drive-thru headsets and timer systems in the quick service restaurant (QSR) industry to developing professional audio equipment used in the Olympic Games, HME strives to create the newest, most innovative products on the market while providing quality care and attention to its customers. At HME you will have the opportunity to learn and grow while developing our future products. Come join our team!

What you will do in the position:

• Lead the planning and execution of major trade shows and industry events, including event selection, booth design and layout, and overall attendee experience.

• Own vendor strategy and management across event categories (freight/shipping, A/V, catering, decorators, venues, installation/dismantle), ensuring quality, reliability, and cost control.

• Oversee collateral planning and ordering (swag, signage, print materials, product demos), ensuring operational precision, brand consistency, and on-time delivery.

• Develop and manage event schedules, run-of-show timelines, staffing plans, and on-site coordination to ensure flawless execution.

• Partner closely with Sales and Marketing leadership to create and execute integrated pre-event, at-event, and post-event demand generation strategies.

• Utilize CRM and marketing automation tools to track lead capture, conversion performance, meeting outcomes, and follow-up activity with high accuracy.

• Build and deliver executive-ready post-event reporting summarizing KPIs, ROI, lessons learned, and recommended improvements.

• Plan and manage high-impact internal events such as Sales Kickoffs (SKOs), dealer/distributor summits, and internal conferences.

• Coordinate smaller, high-touch customer events and executive experiences, ensuring premium hospitality, strong brand representation, and seamless logistics.

• Ensure event spend remains within approved budget, while maximizing program outcomes and measurable ROI.

What you will need to succeed:

• Qualifications

  • Exceptional organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment. · Ability to use data to measure event success and drive continuous improvement.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to interact professionally with vendors, customers, and internal stakeholders.

  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint) and experience with CRM software (HubSpot/D365) and marketing automation platforms (HubSpot) is preferred.

• Experience: 8+ years of proven experience coordinating B2B events, with a strong emphasis on tradeshows and demand generation.

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or a related field is preferred.

• Travel - 10%

The posted pay range, $87,800 - $117,000, is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. This may vary depending on experience and other factors. Our benefits package includes tuition reimbursement; 3 weeks paid vacation your first year, paid holidays, medical, vision, and dental coverage, pet insurance, life insurance, and 401K contributions.

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee will occasionally lift and move up to 10 pounds, 50 pounds with assistance.