Job Details

Job Location: Corporate Headquarters - Owatonna, MN 55060

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $72,000.00 - $88,000.00 Salary

Travel Percentage: Up to 25%

Job Shift: Office Hours

At Wenger Corporation, our work is driven by M.U.S.I.C. (Motivation, Unity, Success, Innovation, and Customer Commitment) and united by purpose. With over 80 years of passion for performance, we enrich lives by enabling and inspiring great performances through world-class products and solutions for music education, performing arts, and athletic spaces. Across our family of brands, we are committed to our customers, to each other, and driven by the belief that great performances happen when great people work together.

As a Trade Show & Events Supervisor, you will contribute to Wenger Corporation’s strategy to provide exceptional customer experience by leading the planning, coordination, and execution of Wenger Corporation’s trade shows, conferences, expositions, and customer-facing events. This role supports marketing and sales strategy by creating consistent, brand-aligned event experiences that drive customer engagement, sales opportunities, and market visibility.

The position manages annual event planning, budgets, vendor relationships, event logistics, exhibit inventory, event technology/tools, and cross-functional communication while leading and developing the conventions/event support team.

At a minimum, you’ll need:

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality/Event Management, or related field; equivalent experience may be considered.
• Four (4) or more years of experience managing trade shows, conferences, corporate events, event marketing programs, or related event operations.
• Demonstrated experience managing budgets, vendors, logistics, timelines, inventory, and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and execute multiple events and projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines and budget expectations.

It would be great if you also have:

• Experience with Salesforce, SharePoint, Jira or similar systems, CRM/lead capture, reporting, or project management software.
• Prior supervisory, team leadership, or project lead experience.

A typical day may include:

Event Strategy & Planning

Plans, directs, and executes trade shows, events, and corporate experiences that deliver a consistent, engaging, and brand-aligned Wenger customer experience while supporting strategic business objectives. Develops and manages the annual trade show and events calendar in alignment with marketing, sales, product, and business priorities.

Trade Show & Event Execution

Plans and executes trade shows, conferences, expositions, and customer-facing events that deliver consistent, professional, and brand-aligned Wenger experience.

Budget & Vendor Management

Administers and manages the annual trade show and events budget, tracks expenses, reconciles costs, and ensures spending remains within approved amounts.

Sales & Marketing Support

Supports sales growth and market visibility by ensuring events generate customer engagement, qualified leads, and effective follow-up opportunities.

People Leadership

Supervises, coaches, and develops the Conventions Product Technician and provides direction, expectations, priorities, and feedback to support performance and team success.

Benefit offerings include:

• Paid Time Off
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Generous Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Spending Accounts – HSA, FSA, DCFSA
• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401k Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

Pay information reflects the anticipated compensation range for this position based on current market data. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Wenger Corporation's core purpose is to ENRICH LIVES BY ENABLING AND INSPIRING GREAT PERFORMANCES. Join our team, where motivation drives excellence, innovation shapes the future of performance, and customer commitment guides everything we do. Wenger Corporation is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All Qualified Candidates are Encouraged to Apply.