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Tradeshow Support Specialist – A.C. Group
Position Summary
The Tradeshow Support Specialist will be responsi-
ble for the technical coordination and preparation
of A.C. Group’s North American trade shows.
In addition, this position is responsible for
providing technical sales demonstrations/product
training to A.C. Group’s employees, client base,
and potential clients.
Primary Responsibilities & Duties
Tradeshow Support
• Coordinates the technical aspects
of major tradeshows in Canada, the
U.S. and Latin America.
• Prepares the 3D renderings for
tradeshow booth design and layout,
including tradeshow floor planning.
• Attends major tradeshows to super-
vise the assembly and disassembly of
the trade show booth with efficiency
and care to the products and booth
(supplies) in the packaging and
transport of the goods to and from
the site, including directing onsite
crews to assemble and dissemble our
booths.
• Arranges the necessary paperwork for
the TIB and trucking logistics.
• Maintains the tradeshow inventory to
ensure it is always in good repair and
inventory is accurately balanced. This
includes the product, booth, booth
supplies, tools, etc. This includes a
yearly inventory count and
reconciliation.
• Orders tradeshow services as required
(labour, rigging, electrical, lead
retrievals, hotels, etc.)
• Reports the expenses from the
tradeshow including all services and
show costs and supply the Market-
ing Manager with budgets and final
numbers. Work with accounting
to provide proper expense/payable
documentation.
• Attends major tradeshows to demon-
strate exclusive products.
• Maintains an in-depth working
knowledge of all relevant lighting
technologies both existing and
pending.
• Assists with the coordination of all
Open House or Dealer/Client train-
ing sessions with our sales force.
• Assists with coordinating product,
Dealer/Client, and staff training
sessions.
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Assists in tradeshow research, sourc-
ing supplies (booth supplies, etc.) as
required.
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Marketing Support
• Assists with video and photo shoots
by preparing products and related
items.
• Keeps track of literature inventory
on all products and new products for
distribution at trade shows.
Sales Demonstrations & Product Training
• Conducts demos and training
sessions to ensure product knowledge
and visibility of both the Company
and our key brands to internal and
external audience in the following or-
der of importance: Exclusive product
lines and non-exclusive product lines.
• Travels to meet with current and
potential clients to demonstrate the
products and to promote or train on
the features of the product lines.
• Updates educational material to
include PowerPoint presentations,
video accounts of training techniques
or written procedures.
This job description reflects management’s
assignment of essential functions. It does not
prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be
assigned to this job at any time.
Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Superior time management skills,
multitasking skills, and the ability
to prioritize tasks with minimal
supervision.
• Strong verbal skills with the ability to
communicate in a professional and
compelling manner.
• Ability to work independently
and under pressure to meet tight
deadlines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
applications (Word, Excel, Power-
Point, Outlook) and Vector Works.
• Able to lead a team of hired labour.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Team player that is capable of think-
ing outside the box.
• Gathers and analyzes information
skillfully.
• Ability to make sound, timely, and
accurate judgments while supporting
reasoning for decisions.
• Professional and responsive with a
positive work attitude.
• Resourceful, flexible, and well-
organized.
• Ability to maintain filing systems and
electronic databases.
Ability to stoop, kneel, or climb and
on occasion lift up to 75 pounds.
Close vision and ability to adjust
focus is required.
Education & Work Experience
• Minimum of 3 years related experi-
ence and/or training in stage lighting
applications, principles of lighting,
and organizing events.
• Minimum of 3 years working knowl-
edge of patching and programming
robotic and conventional stage
lighting fixtures.
Conditions of Employment
Additional hours may be required for Trade-
shows, Travel, Year-End Inventory, or other such
peak periods and/or events.
To be considered for a position within A.C.
Group, you must go to this URL:
www.cindexinc.com/c/93A71B and
complete a Survey.
Please attach a copy of your resume to the
completed Survey, the position you are apply-
ing for, and notify our HR department at
[email protected] when completed.
D’Addario Canada is seeking a full-time Inside
Sales Representative (ISR). The job encompasses
all aspects of sales, marketing and customer
service.
For immediate consideration, please email
your resume to: [email protected]
D’Addario Canada is seeking a full-time
Sales & Marketing Specialist (SMS). The job
encompasses all aspects of sales, marketing, and
customer service for D’Addario Orchestral prod-
ucts, relating to retailers and orchestral brand
marketing in the wider orchestral community.
For immediate consideration, please email
your resume to: [email protected]
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