Current Openings

Exciting. Challenging. Rewarding. These are the type of career opportunities Marketplace Events offers to our team members. If you thrive in an environment that encourages accountability, creativity, teamwork, relationship building, customer service and sales and marketing excellence, we encourage you to explore becoming a member of our passionate team.

Marketplace Events is committed to its vision and values. As an employer, we support employees in finding a work/life balance and recognize the importance of a vibrant and dynamic work environment. We are proud that in our 2025 Annual Employee Survey 85% of our employees felt engaged in their work vs. the US national average of only 31% (Gallup research). Most important to us, 98% of our employees said they are proud to work for Marketplace Events and 95% said the work they do is meaningful to them.

If you wish to apply for any of the positions below and are interested in joining this type of organization, please forward your application to the HR department by emailing careers@mpeshows.com unless otherwise stated.

SELLING ASSISTANT SHOW MANAGER

Currently recruiting in the following market (1 job opening available): Cleveland, Indianapolis or San Antonio 

This is a remote position working from home. This position is responsible for selling exhibit space via telephone (primarily) and face-to-face calls (limited). We provide you your own territory along with a robust customer base. Selling exhibit space for our premier home shows to businesses in the remodeling, home décor, landscaping and building industries is your primary responsibility. We are proud to offer the highest quality holiday and home shows in the market to top-tier companies. This position sells exhibit space via telephone for the San Antonio Home + Garden Show (February) and the San Antonio Home + Garden Show (October). If you have a hunter mentality and are driven to make things happen, this is the job for you!

• The Assistant Show Manager must prioritize selling his/her own targets besides the additional duties in this job description. Selling his/her territory remains job number one. 
• The Assistant Show Manager supports the sales function across specific shows for Marketplace Events. This position will work alongside the Regional Vice President to guide, mentor and oversee the sales aspect for these shows and will help provide the sales representative(s) the tools and training they need to be successful in their role.
• The Assistant Show Manager will deliver exhibit sales budgets with the other rep(s), and Regional VP.
• Maintain, coach and track show sales by contributing to a detailed sales management plan.
• Actively participate and provide input on hiring decisions of all show-related staff.

• Help manage exhibit space sales plans to ensure show sales budgets are met.
• Assist with regular forecasting of exhibit space revenue using Marketspace.
• Actively take part and provide input to Regional VP on all hiring decisions related to the shows, and the effective integration of new sales representative(s) to sell effectively.
• Work closely alongside the Regional VP to assist in sales managing/counseling individual sales representative(s)
• Perform sales training (both orientation and continuing sales education) programs to with sales representative(s)
• Help develop effective methods for building and maintaining up-to-date prospect lists.
• Maintain communication between team members through initiatives such as participating in sales meetings and using the tools (such as Teams and Marketspace) to stay in contact/be a resource.
• Assist Regional VP in the development and performance management of sales representative(s).
• Provide specific tools and support necessary for Regional VP and sales representative(s) to increase exhibit space sales.
• Provide sales help to sales reps by taking part in face-to-face prospect meetings, conference calls with prospects, onsite conversations, etc.
• Sell local sponsorship packages.
• Present at exhibitor training seminars.
• Assist in HR issues that affect show personnel in your group of shows.
• Promoting new and creative ways to make the event relevant and reflective of customer wants and interests.
• Connecting the show to the market through developing new relationships, partnerships, charitable affiliations, alliances, etc. that enhance the visitor experience, value, financial contribution and local support for the event. This includes visits to all competing consumer events in the market and visiting home and garden shows in other markets.
• Coordinating (at all phases of show development and production) with the marketing staff on best practices to improve exhibitor and attendee marketing and promotion, with an emphasis on putting research into action.
• Conducting proper fiscal and administrative management and reporting tasks and maintaining careful control over budgeted event expenses.
• Communicating relevant information upwards and downwards to all team members, vendors, sponsors, and relevant show partners.
• Assuming clear responsibility for all operational details: advance and on-site show production, proper maintenance and use of MarketSpace database (or other CRM programs) and floor plans; vendors, suppliers, contract labor, health & safety; website content and online/offline marketing materials, etc.
• Fostering a fun, welcoming and productive work environment.
• Travel to company meetings, shows, and training.
• Other duties as required.

• 2+ year of proven sales experience required, preferably within a telephone-based, inside sales, outbound calling environment.
  
• 3+ years of management experience. Experience managing or mentoring sales teams or individuals.
• A college/university degree preferred.  
• Proven proficiency in MS Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point along with CRM systems.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and relationship-building skills.
• Great negotiation and analytical skills.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• High level of emotional intelligence and self-awareness and stress management skills.
• Experience in the event/trade show industry is helpful.  

• Competitive base salary
• Subsidized health, dental and vision benefits as well as 401k plan with 3% employer match
• Generous paid time off program, four weeks per calendar year
• A high-energy culture that rewards success
• Flexible remote work environment
• Employee Assistance Program