We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.
We are seeking a highly organized and collaborative Trade Show Specialist to support the planning, execution, and post-event follow-up of key trade shows and industry events. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality event experiences that elevate our brand, engage customers, and support sales and marketing objectives across our portfolio. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, serving as a trusted execution partner to cross-functional teams.
*This is a hybrid role, working 4 days/week in the Anoka office.*
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:
Event Planning and Execution
Lead the planning and execution of assigned trade shows, managing detailed event plans, timelines, and budgets in partnership with Event Leads.
Coordinate internal partners and external vendors to ensure seamless event delivery.
Prepare kick-off materials, planning documents, and status updates to keep teams aligned.
Develop and distribute pre-show materials, including exhibit guides and planning reports, in collaboration with Product Management.
Execute post-show follow-up activities, including lead management, performance tracking, and reporting.
Logistics and Vendor Coordination
Register for events and secure booth space and required services.
Coordinate all on-site logistics, including booth services, shipping, utilities, internet, cleaning, equipment, and staffing.
Manage shipping of exhibits, promotional materials, literature, and supplies.
Arrange hotels, transportation, team meals, and customer event access as needed.
Order promotional materials, printed collateral, and giveaways.
Operations and Administration
Maintain the trade show calendar and ensure accurate event documentation.
Track invoices, submit vendor forms, and handle internal system requests.
Update company profiles, product listings, and assets within event platforms.
Support continuous improvement by finding opportunities to streamline processes and improve event effectiveness.
YOU HAVE:
5+ years of experience in trade show, events, or experiential marketing roles.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
Ability to lead multiple events concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional organization.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint; experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools preferred.
WE HAVE:
A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation.
Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide
Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money
Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
Innovative & adaptable
Dedicated to absolute integrity
Focused on the customer first
Respectful and team oriented
Optimistic and energizing
Accountable for performance
Benefits to support the lives of our employees
Pay Transparency
nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
Compensation Range:
Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.
Benefit Overview
At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:
Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.
At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years of experience in trade show, events, or experiential marketing roles
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Exceptional attention to detail
- Ability to lead multiple events concurrently in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Experience working in a matrixed, cross-functional organization
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint
- Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools
nVent Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about nVent and has not been reviewed or approved by nVent.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support appears well-developed, including a 401(k) plan with up to a 5% company match administered through Fidelity. Stock ownership opportunities are also offered through an employee stock purchase plan with a matching contribution.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is broad, spanning medical, dental, vision, prescription drug plans, and mental health resources. Additional protection benefits like disability and life/AD&D coverage are also included.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time-off offerings include vacation, separate sick time for hourly employees, floating holidays, and paid volunteer time. Paid parental leave is available for up to six weeks within the first 12 months to bond with a new child.
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What We Do
nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.
Why Work With Us
At nVent, our employees bring bold ideas, are authentic and build the future of a more sustainable and electrified world. Promoting a culture of inclusion is a cornerstone of our strategy and is woven throughout our organization. We believe that diverse perspectives are key to our company’s ability to innovate for our customers and grow.
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