Trade Shows and Events Specialist, Tate Americas

Company: Tate Access Floors Inc
Location: Columbia
Posted on: February 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Type: Full-time (Exempt) Reporting to: Director of Marketing Location: Columbia, MD About Us At Tate we are passionate about everything we do. As an independent brand operating within Kingspan Group, a global plc group of companies, Tate has been recognized worldwide as an industry leader in the development and manufacture of data center infrastructure solutions for over 60 years. With revenues of over $420m and growing, Tate plays a pivotal role in offering expertise in cutting edge design engineering in order to craft solutions by working collaboratively with clients as a trusted partner. Tate continues to grow and expand, operating multiple manufacturing and commercial sites across the US, Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. We are excited about our fresh, dynamic, and inclusive team of experts working on new innovations and forward-thinking designs, as we remain a market leading player within our industry. We continue to invest heavily in the best available manufacturing tools and equipment needed to adhere to Tate’s world class standards and in keeping with our Planet Passionate sustainability strategy, our focus is on having minimal climate impact. We are excited by potentially welcoming you as part of our team as we continue to grow on a worldwide scale. About the Role The Trade Show and Events Specialist will lead the planning, coordination, and execution of Tate AMER trade shows, conferences, sponsorships, and internal and external events. You will ensure Tate delivers a polished, technically accurate, and engaging presence at the events that matter most to our business. You will work closely with sales, product, engineering, and external vendors to manage everything from booth design and logistics to meeting coordination and lead management. The ideal candidate brings experience working with technical products and understands how to create effective event environments that support sales conversations and highlight product benefits. Prior experience within the data center infrastructure market is a strong advantage. What You’ll Do Event Planning and Coordination Strategize, develop, and manage the annual event calendar, aligning activities with sales priorities, product launches, and marketing initiatives. Evaluate event opportunities and make recommendations based on business goals and expected ROI. Trade Show Management Lead all logistics including contracts, booth design, fabrication, show services, freight, labor, electrical requirements, and onsite setup and teardown. Coordinate product displays, thought leadership, demonstrations, and technical assets needed to represent Tate solutions accurately. Sales and Product Alignment Partner with sales to establish event goals, plan staffing, schedule meetings, and support customer engagement activities. Ensure the booth environment and materials enable strong technical conversations and showcase product differentiation. Campaign Integration Work with marketing teammates to build pre-show and post-show plans that drive attendance, engagement, and follow-up. Ensure accurate lead capture, tracking, and Salesforce integration. Brand Experience Maintain consistent messaging, branding, and visual standards across all event materials and environments. Translate technical concepts into clear, compelling booth elements and experiences. Budget and Vendor Management Oversee event budgets, negotiate vendor contracts, and manage day-to-day relationships with exhibit partners and show providers. Track expenditures and identify opportunities to improve efficiency. Post-Event Reporting Analyze event outcomes, lead quality, and sales impact. Provide actionable recommendations to improve performance for future events. Internal Support Assist with internal meetings, training sessions, customer tours, or partner events as needed. Compliance Expectation Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Kingspan Group Compliance Policy. Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations, and market demands. Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of the Compliance Management System. Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, or any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service. What You’ll Bring 4 - 5 years of experience managing trade shows or events for a technical product or manufacturing organization. Background in the data center ecosystem, mechanical systems, or a related industry is highly preferred. Strong operational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously. Proven experience working cross-functionally with sales, engineering, and external vendors. Excellent communication, negotiation, and budgeting skills. High attention to detail and ability to adapt quickly in dynamic environments. Experience with Salesforce or similar CRM tools is a plus. Willingness to travel 30-50% as required to support trade shows, conferences, and customer events. What You'll Get Pay range: $65,000 USD to $80,000 USD. This role is eligible for a discretionary bonus. Career Scope and Advancement: As we grow, new positions and career opportunities arise, offering accelerated paths for the right candidates, locally and globally. World of Wellness Philosophy : We empower you to take charge of your health and well-being. You’ll have access to a wide range of medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with personalized guidance from a “Health Advocate.” We also offer other supplemental options, including 401k, legal, disability, and theft insurance, to ensure your financial wellness. Corporate Social Responsibility: Through Planet Passionate we are determined to reduce our manufacturing carbon (CO2e) emissions to as close to zero as technically possible, together with halving carbon intensity in our primary supply chain. We are very involved in our community, and you will have ample opportunities to support us in creating a better world. Skills Development: Given the dynamic pace of our business and a strong collaborative environment, your new role will be diverse and multifaceted – allowing you to be more versatile and develop a broader skill set. Mentorship and development: At Tate, we don’t believe in hierarchy, we work together as one team for one common goal. You will have access and exposure to our senior leaders and experts for learning in your role, and additionally mentorship for the future. Culture: We have a great team culture, highly collaborative, supportive, and social. Together we innovate, collaborate, take ownership, and strive for excellence. Stay connected with us on LinkedIn for insights into life at Tate. Join us in our mission to make a difference through exceptional solutions. Tate Inc . is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon completion of post-offer requirements in accordance with applicable law.

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