Tradeshow and Event Programming Specialist - Remote

Tradeshow and Event Programming Specialist - Remote

United States

Come build your career.

It takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of approximately 43,500 diverse and high-performing professionals globally who are making their mark on some of the world’s most beloved brands, including DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, and HUSTLER®.

The Job:
The Tradeshow and Event Programming Specialist will support the execution, coordination, and communication of key end user activation initiatives, including trade shows, events, new product introductions, and cross-functional planning activities. This role will partner closely with sales, category management, product teams, and external partners to ensure projects are executed efficiently and stakeholders are informed throughout the process.  This position is designed to provide operational support to the End User Activation team by managing timelines, maintaining critical program information, coordinating events, and supporting leadership communications.

Shows & Events Calendar

• Maintain and manage the trade show and event calendar.
• Partner with the Trade Show team and local teams to maintain the annual master show/events list, including dates, locations, and budget information.
• Ensure all milestones, deadlines, and deliverables are met.

New Product Development (NPD) Roadmap

• Partner cross-functionally with Category Management, Product Managers, and Sales Operations to maintain accurate and up-to-date launch information.
• Track launch timing, including on-time, delayed, and monthly/quarterly launch updates.

New Product Introduction (NPI) Kits

• Execute communication plans supporting quarterly NPI launches, including:
  • End user submissions
  • End user selections
  • SAP order submissions
  • Follow-up activities to collect missing information

Shows & Events Execution

• Coordinate trade association show and event registrations.
• Create post-event recap presentations that include:
  • Key metrics
  • Learnings
  • Budget summaries
  • Recommendations

Vendor Management

• Manage quote requests and orders from cross-functional teams.

The Person:

You love to learn and grow and be acknowledged for your valuable contributions. You’re not intimidated by innovation. Wouldn’t it be great if you could do your job and do a world of good?  In fact, you embrace it. You also have: 

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or HS Diploma with related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience in program coordination, marketing operations, event management, sales support, project coordination, or a related role.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service mindset and ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience supporting events, product launches, or sales enablement activities preferred.
• Experience coordinating timelines, budgets, and deliverables preferred.
• Willingness to travel 10-15%

The Details:

You’ll receive a competitive salary and a great benefits plan, including:

• Medical, dental, life, vision, disability, 401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off, and tuition reimbursement in addition to programs & benefits in support of your well-being.
• Discounts on Stanley Black & Decker tools and other partner programs.

And More:  

We want our company to be a place you’ll want to be – and stay. Being part of our team means you’ll get to:

• Grow: Be part of our global company with 20+ brands to grow and develop your skills along multiple career paths.
• Learn: Have access to a wealth of learning resources, including our digital learning portal.
• Belong: Experience an awesome place to work, where we have mutual respect and a great appreciation for a wide range of perspectives and experiences.
• Give Back: Help us continue to make positive c