Land Pride Events Manager
Salina, KS
Land Pride, a division of Great Plains Manufacturing, is seeking a dynamic Events Manager to join our Land Pride Marketing Team to plan, manage, and set-up equipment displays and represent company image at trade shows and events across the United States – including Kubota’s Summer Sales Meeting and the Kubota National Dealer Meeting.
This position is based in Salina, KS. Some overnight travel is required, up to 30%. This is a salaried role. Typical work week is 40 to 45 hours, though additional time may be required in days/weeks leading up to and during any of the events.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Set up and assemble Land Pride farm, ag or construction equipment at show site using appropriate hand and power tools.
- Set up marketing displays at show sites.
- Break down ag and construction equipment and displays after shows.
- Arrange for inbound and outbound freight hauling of farm, ag or construction equipment with in-house trucking company.
- Secure all necessary printed materials and supplies for trade show booth.
- Demonstrate and explain products or services at trade shows and answer visitor questions; distribute literature.
- Work with contractors and trade show management to resolve problems.
- Work with Land Pride Marketing team to shoot photos and produce videos.
- Assist Marketing Team with projects as needed.
- Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment.
- Other duties may be assigned that require other qualifications, physical demands, and/or work environment.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, marketing or other relevant major; 3+ years of experience in event management or related experience strongly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Knowledge of ag and construction implements and equipment required
- Strong planning, organizational, and presentation skills are needed; some project management experience preferred
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work well with people at all levels
- Ability and knowledge to use hand tools and power tools safely
- Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers and other machinery
- Valid driver’s license
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
- Availability for overnight travel a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks per year
- Some heavy lifting is expected; occasional exertion of about 50+ lbs. of force (e.g., carrying a laptop, trade show information, boxes of literature) may be required
Great Plains Manufacturing, headquartered in Salina, KS, is a proud subsidiary of Kubota with more than 50 years as a Kansas leader in the design, engineering and manufacturing of agricultural implements, including seeding, tillage, and landscaping equipment. Our new Construction Equipment Division adds Kubota-branded skid steers, compact track loaders, and CE attachments, supported by Kubota Construction R&D Engineering in Salina. Operating in eight Kansas communities with multiple divisions, including Great Plains Ag; Land Pride; Great Plains International; and the Construction Equipment Division, we employ over 2,000 people and are committed to innovation and professional growth. If you are self-motivated, goal-oriented, and collaborative, explore our open opportunities at www.WorkForGPM.com.
Skills Required
- Knowledge of ag and construction implements and equipment
- Ability and knowledge to use hand tools and power tools safely
- Ability to operate equipment such as forklifts, skid steers and other machinery
- Valid driver's license
- Availability for overnight travel a minimum of 8 to 12 weeks per year (up to 30% travel)
- Some heavy lifting expected; occasional exertion of about 50+ lbs.
- Follow all Great Plains and OSHA safety regulations and wear prescribed safety and protective equipment
- Strong computer skills including proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, marketing or relevant major, or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 3+ years of experience in event management or related experience; project management experience preferred
- Strong planning, organizational, presentation and communication skills; ability to work with people at all levels
What We Do
Great Plains Ag, a division of Great Plains Mfg., Inc., has been a leader in seeding and tillage equipment since its inception in 1976. Based in Salina, Kansas, the company is a leading producer of grain drills, vertical tillage, hybrid tillage, planters, and compact drills.
