Sales Events Coordinator

Welcome To The Traegerhood:

Our business is BBQ, and business tastes good. Traeger invented the wood pellet grill over 30 years ago, and we’ve been revolutionizing outdoor cooking ever since. We’re a team of disruptors, innovators, problem solvers, and food fanatics who are dedicated to bringing people together to create a more flavorful world. From our headquarters in Salt Lake City and beyond, we work tirelessly to provide a world-class experience to our customers, retailers, and especially our employees. If you’re a team player who’s dedicated to delivering top-quality results every day, then we want you to come cook with us!

What You'll Do:

Traeger is seeking a Sales Events Coordinator to join our Sales team. In this role, you will play an integral part of the success of our brand! You will manage operational and logistical aspects of all Trade Shows, Dealer Shows, Retail Specific Events, Sales HQ events and Sales Meetings.

How You’ll Help Us Win:

• Plan and execute event details and logistics for all events including booth selection, venue selection, packing, shipping, product and service ordering, set up and dismantle, staff scheduling, attendee registration, budget management, and post-event evaluation including photo, data, and ROI recaps
• Attend and activate trade shows & events as required to ensure events run smoothly and successfully, including on time arrival, timely set up and take down, and correct brand representation. Must be able to run point on site as lead event manager and be able to delegate to a team of staff at various levels of the organization
• Ability to negotiate contracts for trade shows and events
• Source and obtain competitive estimates for marketing related materials. Manage vendors and meet all deadlines and ensure cost savings to fit within budget
• Work in collaboration with our marketing, creative, travel and event teams
• Be responsible for all trade event related assets and products: including storage, ordering, and inventory
• Project manage marketing calendars and incoming event briefs
• Ensure that corporate brand and messaging strategies are implemented and kept current at all events and trade shows
• Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously; have flexibility to work within an ever-changing work environment while still managing workload by effectively setting, observing and re-evaluating project priorities often
• Stay-up-to-date with the latest trends and best practices for event marketing to keep company’s processes innovative and fresh
• Clear communication to leadership & key stakeholders
• Share trade show insights and best practices with your peers globally

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• 2 years of trade show and /or event experience
• Excellent organization and planning skills along with being an effective communicator
• Ability to work and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing, highly collaborative, team-driven work environment
• Basic understanding of printing, materials, and processes
• Highly proficient in MS Office Suite (including Teams, Powerpoint)
• Proficient in Salesforce or similar
• Basic understanding of construction and structural design a plus
• Ability to travel up to 50%, work nights and weekends as needed during peak season
• Valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Eagerness to learn and continually build our brand

Why You Will Love To Work Here:

• Be part of the most disruptive force in outdoor cooking
• Join a true team working towards a common goal
• Culture of risk-taking, innovation & quality
• So. Much. Food.
• Full medical/dental/vision packages to fit your needs
• 401K to help you plan for the future
• Tuition reimbursement
• Individual professional development programs & initiatives to help you grow professionally
• Great discounts on all things Traeger
• Did we mention all the food?