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As of Jun 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for trade show event manager in the United States is $67,149.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $50,500.00 and $81,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Trade Show Event Manager do?

A Trade Show Event Manager is responsible for planning, organizing, and executing trade shows and exhibitions for organizations. Their duties include coordinating logistics, managing budgets, overseeing booth design and setup, liaising with vendors, and ensuring a successful event experience for exhibitors and attendees. They also handle marketing, registration, and post-event evaluations to measure the event's effectiveness. This role requires strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Trade Show Event Manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Trade Show Event Manager, you need strong project management, organizational, and budgeting skills, often supported by a degree in marketing, communications, or event management. Familiarity with event management software, customer relationship management (CRM) systems, and logistics platforms is typically required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail enable successful coordination with vendors, clients, and cross-functional teams. These skills and qualities are crucial for ensuring seamless event execution, maximizing ROI, and delivering positive experiences for all stakeholders.

How does a Trade Show Event Manager typically coordinate with exhibitors and vendors during the planning process?

A Trade Show Event Manager works closely with exhibitors and vendors from the initial planning stages through to event execution. This involves regular communication to ensure booth layouts, logistics, technical requirements, and branding guidelines are met. The manager often organizes pre-event meetings, provides detailed timelines, and serves as the primary point of contact for troubleshooting and last-minute adjustments. Building strong relationships and maintaining clear documentation are key to managing the many moving parts and ensuring a successful event.
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Infographic showing various Trade Show Event Manager job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 41% Full Time, and 59% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $67,149 per year, or $32.3 per hour.

Retail & Trade Show Event Manager

American Home Design

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Life, Retirement

Posted 4 days ago

Job description

American Home Design is looking for an Retail & Trade Show Event Manager to oversee our face-to-face events program. The primary focus of this role is finding local events to participate in and managing and developing a professional team that generates leads. The secondary focus is supporting our Home Depot lead generation program. We are looking for an energetic individual who is a great coach who enjoys getting in the trenches with the team to generate leads. The ideal candidate has retail or sales management experience, as well as some sales and lead generation experience. We are looking for someone who is an excellent communicator, recruiter, and motivator and wants to work on the weekends.

Scope of Responsibility:

Our Retail & Trade Show Event Manager is responsible for maintaining and growing our leads from local events and shows in Middle TN. The Retail & Trade Show Event Manager is responsible for interviewing, training, hiring, and motivating our promoters who work at events. Managing the promoters involves holding them accountable to the hourly expectations for appointments set and follow-up coaching when needed. This position requires some local travel as well as setting-up and tearing down our events. You will be trained to manage sales and marketing reports to ensure we are on track with our goals. While your primary focus will be promoting our products at local events, you will also be responsible for supporting our Home Depot program.

Potential Earnings & Benefits:

  • Base Salary + Lucrative Bonus Opportunity
  • Car and Cell Phone Allowance
  • Benefits: Health Insurance, Life Insurance, etc.
  • 401(k)- profit sharing plan with a 50% company match up to 4%
  • Paid professional training
  • Opportunity for Growth

The Right Candidate Will Have:

  • Proven experience in events and/or retail management
  • Marketing & lead generation experience
  • Excellent leadership skills
  • Strong communication and relationship-building skills
  • Strong troubleshooting abilities
  • Ability to recruit, hire, train, and motivate others
  • Home Improvement experience is a plus

Company Overview:

American Home Design is a locally owned & operated home improvement company for over 45 years serving Middle & East Tennessee and Southern Kentucky. We are consistently awarded as a Top Workplace Winner by the Tennessean newspaper. We have an excellent reputation for taking care of our customers and maintaining an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau. American Home Design is ranked in the top 100 remodeling companies in the country.

For more information contact Anita Fisher, Recruiter, at 615-448-0240 or email afisher@americanhomedesign.com

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