<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The primary function of the position is to develop and manage the planning and execution of large Retail Field Sales distribution initiatives and tradeshows that fulfill marketing strategies.</p> <p>You'll be DISRUPTIVE through these duties and responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Project Lead for distribution trade shows and events and account partner able to deliver on prioritized tactics and executions specific to customers </li><li>Manage trade show calendar, 3rd party vendor relationships, cross-functional planning assistance, and day-of coordination </li><li>Work with external partners to manage rental needs and standard operating procedures for distribution trade shows and events </li><li>Generate project objectives, goals, and timelines, and work cross-departmentally to ensure that key milestones are met and goals are achieved </li><li>Conduct competitive market analysis to formulate recommendations for annual event plans, including physical event design/booth layout and promotional strategies </li><li>Work with sales team, brand, channel, and product managers to develop integrated marketing plans (promotions, hands-on demonstrations, merchandising, etc.) to attract, educate, and excite target audiences at each event </li><li>Work with brand team to develop messaging strategies for macro business awareness, down to micro event-specific new product details </li><li>Develop and manage plans within approved budget levels, in highly fluid situations. </li><li>Develop working knowledge of tradeshow planning process to split workload and management responsibilities as needed </li></ul> <p>The TOOLS you'll bring with you:</p> <ul> <li>Requires a bachelor's Degree in Marketing or Business </li><li>Minimum 4 years experience in sales and/or marketing, preferably within hardware/home center or industrial distribution channels </li><li>Must possess strong analytical, computer, communications and presentational skills </li><li>Ability to travel 30-50% of time </li></ul> <p>We provide these great perks and benefits:</p> <ul> <li>Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans </li><li>Generous 401 (K) savings plan </li><li>Education assistance </li><li>On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service </li><li>And many more, check out our benefits site HERE. </li></ul> <p>Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.</p>