Principal/Sr. Principal Trade Show Specialist
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $83,800.00 - $123,200.00
Work Schedule
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
retirement savings plan
Paid Time Off
Company paid holidays
discretionary bonus
Job Description
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company renowned for its pioneering spirit and commitment to innovation. With a rich history of technological advancements impacting lives worldwide, including contributions to the first transatlantic flight, stealth bomber development, and moon landing, Northrop Grumman continues to push the boundaries of what is possible. The company embraces a culture that values intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and the individuality of its employees, fostering an environment where bold ideas and groundbreaking developments thrive. Employees at Northrop Grumman are not only participants in history but creators of the future, working with passion and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in communications events or related fields
- Minimum of five years of experience for Level 3 positions and eight years for Level 4 positions in developing and deploying communications and events practices
- Experience in project management trade show management strategic communications marketing and public relations
- Ability to multitask adapt and work under pressure in fast-paced environments
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and familiarity with CRM tools
- Willingness to travel up to 50 percent of the time including weekends
- Certification such as CMP or CTSM preferred but not mandatory
- Experience in leadership or management roles preferred
Job Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree with relevant experience in communications events or related fields
- Master's degree or higher with advanced experience is preferred
- Proven project management skills with experience in trade show management strategic communications marketing and public relations
- Experience with virtual hybrid trade show platforms and emerging event technologies
- Strong relationship building skills with a track record of influencing direction and driving progress
- Ability to multitask adapt and work well in fast-paced deadline-driven environments
- Problem-solving skills to handle unexpected challenges during event planning and execution
- Strategic mindset with experience delivering business results
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite including Word SharePoint Excel PowerPoint Outlook
- Familiarity with customer relations management tools such as Salesforce
- Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) or Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) certification is strongly preferred
- Management or leadership experience within the trade shows and events industry is preferred
- Experience with project management tools such as Smartsheet
- Experience working with or managing events for Fortune 500 companies
- Successful account management negotiation and vendor management experience
- Experience with global customers communication strategies and events management
- Ability to leverage data to create and execute communications strategies plans programs and events
- Knowledge of Northrop Grumman solutions and capabilities
- Experience establishing and advancing organizational brands
Job Duties
- Work on a range of events from local trade shows to large-scale national and international events that you'll deliver with a high level of quality and professionalism
- Plan and execute trade show and event strategies to highlight Northrop Grumman's technologies and solutions in alignment with our brand and goals
- Manage all event logistics including booth design shipping and printing of materials promotional items transportation and accommodations
- Create manage and stay within specified budgets for each show including expenses for venue and footprint sponsorships vendors booth setup and equipment and other associated costs
- Build and maintain strong positive relationships and serve as a partner and trusted advisor to business partners
Job Qualifications
Experience
Expert Level (7+ years)
Job Location
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