Senior Events & Trade Association Marketing Manager

Position Description:

ServiceTrade is a leading SaaS company transforming the fire protection and mechanical industries. We’re seeking a motivated and skilled Senior Events & Trade Association Marketing Manager to join our growing team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Events Marketing, the Senior Events Marketing Manager will own the planning, execution, and performance of ServiceTrade’s trade shows, industry conferences, association marketing programs, and partner events. Additionally, they will contribute to the strategy and scale of the Events function with the Events leader. 

This is a high-impact individual contributor role responsible for end-to-end event ownership — from strategic planning and budget management through on-site execution and post-event ROI analysis. The ideal candidate thrives in complex environments, operates with exceptional attention to detail, and delivers flawless execution across every touchpoint.

This role requires both strategic thinking and operational precision. You must be equally comfortable building an event and marketing strategy from scratch and personally ensuring every shipment, contract, registration list, and follow-up workflow is executed perfectly.

Key Responsibilities and Activities:

Event Planning & Execution

• Own the full lifecycle of assigned events, trade shows, conferences, association programs, and partner activations
• Develop event-level strategies aligned to pipeline, brand, and customer engagement goals
• Define clear KPIs and success metrics for each event and proactively optimize toward them
• Evaluate performance and make data-driven recommendations to improve portfolio impact
• Identify opportunities to expand presence or adjust investment based on ROI and strategic alignment

Budget & Financial Management

• Own individual event budgets from forecasting through reconciliation
• Track and manage expenses with precision and transparency
• Negotiate vendor and partner contracts to maximize value and control costs
• Deliver accurate ROI reporting and pipeline attribution analysis in Salesforce

End-to-End Event Execution

• Manage all logistics including venue coordination, booth design and setup, vendor selection, equipment rentals, freight and shipping coordination (including multi-stop shipments), and on-site staffing
• Oversee registration processes, attendee communications, travel coordination, and speaker logistics
• Coordinate production and distribution of collateral, giveaways, and promotional materials
• Maintain detailed project timelines, execution checklists, and contingency plans
• Anticipate risks and proactively resolve issues before they impact event performance
• Serve as on-site lead for assigned events, ensuring seamless execution and professional brand representation
• Provide critical operational and logistical support for large-scale, company-hosted events.

Association, Trade & Partner Event Marketing

• Build and manage relationships with industry associations, event organizers, and strategic partners
• Own the planning and execution of partner-sponsored events, including co-branded activations, regional field events, and joint conference participation
• Collaborate with Sales and Partnerships teams to align partner event strategy with revenue goals and account priorities
• Partner closely with the Brand & Communications team to identify, pitch, and secure strategic speaking opportunities and thought leadership placements
• Evaluate association and partner event investments for strategic value, audience alignment, and long-term impact
• Develop repeatable processes for identifying, prioritizing, and nurturing high-impact association and partner relationships
• Ensure brand consistency and operational excellence across all association and partner-facing activations

Sales & Marketing Alignment

• Partner closely with sales to develop pre-event, on-site, and post-event engagement strategies
• Coordinate lead capture processes and ensure accurate, timely entry into Salesforce
• Support development of promotional campaigns (email, digital, and social) to drive attendance and maximize engagement
• Collaborate on post-event follow-up programs to accelerate pipeline conversion

Operational Excellence

• Build and maintain detailed event plans, production schedules, and inventory tracking systems
• Maintain accurate inventory of trade show assets and marketing materials
• Document processes and continuously improve workflows to increase efficiency and scalability
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously without sacrificing execution quality
• Uphold an exceptionally high standard of organization, accuracy, and follow-through

Knowledge and Skills:

• 5+ years of experience managing B2B trade shows, conferences, association marketing programs, and/or partner events independently
• Proven ability to own events end-to-end with minimal oversight
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets and vendor negotiations
• Strong expertise in event logistics, freight coordination, and on-site execution
• Proficiency in Salesforce for lead tracking and ROI reporting
• Working knowledge and proven experience with essential marketing and operations tools, including Hubspot, Asana, Notion, Canva, and Google Workspace.
• Experience working with event vendors such as Freeman
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously without sacrificing quality
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Comfortable traveling and leading on-site event execution, with approximately 15–20% travel expected

A few things you want to know:

What does ServiceTrade do?

Founded in 2012, ServiceTrade is the software platform for commercial mechanical and fire contractors. More than 1,300 contractors use ServiceTrade to increase profit and deliver more work during a persistent skilled labor shortage by improving service and project operations, helping technicians be more productive and do their best work, selling more service and inspection agreements, and growing customer loyalty. Over 10% of the commercial or industrial buildings in the United States are serviced by contractors using ServiceTrade to manage 13 million equipment assets and invoice more than $7.5 billion of service-related commerce. 

Ok, so why should I care about that?

Our customers are smart, hard-working people who we enjoy serving. We help them grow their business to earn more revenue, employ more blue-collar workers, and become more valuable to their customers. It’s why we get excited about serving a market that you might never have thought about before.

What kind of working environment do you have?

We’ve transitioned from a start-up to a scale-up -- that means we still have the spirit and energy of a start-up and are adding new people who will help us expand our business faster and run our business smarter. We have big ambitions and every employee understands our goals and what their role is in achieving them. Read about our company culture on our About Us page. 

What kind of benefits do you offer?

• Medical through Cigna, PPO and HDHP options, including a Health Savings Account with company contributions Dental and Vision through Unum
• Flexible Spending Account and Dependant Care Account 
• Company-paid Life insurance, STD and LTD 
• Voluntary benefits including Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident and Pet Insurance 
• 401(k) with up to 3% employer match and NO vesting period
• Flexible PTO policy
• 10 company holidays
• Parental Leave 
• Paid Time Off for Volunteering 
• Employee Reimbursement Program to use for well-being, technology and/or professional development 

 

EEO Statement:
ServiceTrade provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

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