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Trade Show Coordinator

Joliet, IL, USA|Travel, Onsite

Job Overview

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Employment Type

Full-time
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Compensation

Salary
Exact $62,000.00
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Work Schedule

On-call
Weekend Shifts
Night Shifts
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Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid vacation
sick days
Holidays
company-paid disability insurance
Life insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Discounts
Career growth opportunities
Profit sharing plan

Job Description

CORT Tradeshow and Events is a dynamic and fast-growing division of CORT, the nation's leading provider of transition services including furniture rental solutions. Based in Woodridge, Illinois, CORT specializes in providing comprehensive furniture rental services to a vast array of events such as trade shows, corporate events, weddings, festivals, and even large-scale events like the Super Bowl. The company stands out in the industry due to its extensive network, with over 100 offices, showrooms, and clearance centers across the United States, as well as operations in the United Kingdom and partners in more than 80 countries worldwide. This expansive reach... Show More

Job Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
  • associate or higher degree preferred
  • prior experience in customer service, event or trade show coordination, project management, and/or administrative work preferred
  • valid driver license
  • current valid insurance
  • clean motor vehicle record for the past 3 years
  • able to work varying schedules including nights and weekends
  • willing to travel approximately 25% of the time
  • reliable transportation for travel to trade show locations

Job Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required
  • Associate or higher degree preferred
  • prior experience in customer service, event or trade show coordination, project management, and/or administrative work is preferred
  • valid driver license, current valid insurance, and clean MVR for the past 3 years
  • able to work a varying schedule including nights and weekends
  • willing to travel approximately 25% of the time
  • reliable transportation to travel to trade show locations

Job Duties

  • Lead and manage all trade shows
  • serve as the primary on-site contact for contractors, clients, and exhibit houses
  • oversee move-in/move-out
  • resolve service issues
  • ensure quality standards
  • secure add-on orders
  • handle delivery/pickup scheduling, documentation, order updates, invoicing prep, and communication with internal teams and clients
  • generate reports and complete expense paperwork
  • act as the main point of contact for General Contractors and clients
  • maintain relationships through regular service calls and 24/7 availability
  • communicate commitments and updates to Operations and Management
  • represent CORT at pre-con meetings with contractors
  • lead district pre-con meetings to inform operations
  • communicate delivery plans and commitments
  • map orders to floorplans
  • instruct operations on truck management and delivery strategy
  • coordinate booth placement and delivery flow
  • audit and reconcile orders
  • verify inventory
  • perform booth checks
  • propose product substitutions
  • ensure accurate and complete fulfillment
  • supervise temporary labor and provide direction to unionized crews on-site
  • be available for customer calls and last-minute changes
  • assist with cancellations, add-ons, and service recovery as needed
  • perform other duties as assigned

Job Qualifications

Experience

Mid Level (3-7 years)


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