Associate Trade Show & Events Manager at Fortune Brands

Ideal for an experienced professional with 3 to 5 years in trade show coordination or marketing operations and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. You have

Work type: hybrid

Location: Deerfield, ILLINOIS

Salary: $70,000 – $107,000/yr

Type: Full-time

Summary

Ideal for an experienced professional with 3 to 5 years in trade show coordination or marketing operations and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. You have a track record of managing event logistics and vendor relationships in fast-paced corporate environments. **What makes it worth a look...** Fortune Brands offers an annual base salary range of $70,000 to $107,000 plus performance bonuses for this hybrid role based in Deerfield, Illinois. The position includes comprehensive health benefits, a robust 401(k) program with company contributions, and flexible time off. **You might be a good fit if you...** * Have hands-on experience managing large-scale trade show exhibits and logistics. * Are proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint for data and reporting. * Possess experience with budget tracking, invoicing, and vendor reconciliation. * Can manage regional travel requirements for up to 20% of your schedule.

Job Description

## Job Description
The Associate Trade Show & Events Manager for our Security and Outdoors brands including Master Lock, Sentry Safe, Yale & August Home, Therma-Tru, Larson, and Fiberon. This role plays a key role in planning, coordinating, and executing national and regional trade shows and industry events. Working closely with cross-functional teams, event leadership, and external vendors, you'll help ensure every event shows up on-brand and aligned with our strategic business objectives. This role reports to the Sr. Manager, Trade Show & Events. You will manage the annual trade show calendar, coordinate logistics for large, complex events, and independently drive critical operational tasks such as vendor coordination, budget support, material preparation, and onsite execution.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail oriented, proactive, and comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple concurrent projects.

Location: This is a hybrid role based out of our Deerfield, IL campus, with up to 20% seasonal travel to support events.

What you will be doing:

Event & Trade Show Support

Manage the annual trade show calendar for the Security and Outdoors brands, collaborating with internal teams on schedules, event data, and quarterly dashboard updates

Assist in the development of integrated trade show event marketing plans in partnership with the Sr. Manager, Trade Show & Events and key stakeholders

Plan and execute Tier 1 and Tier 2 trade shows, ensuring alignment with company objectives, brand standards, and budget

Coordinate all event logistics including vendor management, sponsorship deliverables, timelines, fulfillment requirements, staffing schedules, and team communications

Provide onsite support for trade shows and events, including booth installation and dismantle, vendor coordination, lead capture, and issue resolution

Other duties and special projects as assigned

Product, Materials & Asset Coordination

Assist in the briefing, review, and approval of exhibit structure graphics

Order, track, and manage event materials including displays, signage, collateral, and promotional items

Coordinate shipping, tracking, and on-site delivery of event assets in partnership with exhibit houses and logistics vendors

Maintain inventory of event assets and support post-event reconciliation

Administrative & Financial Support

Prepare and maintain event files, project trackers, contracts, show kits, and supporting documentation

Manage invoicing and reconcile all show-related expenses; support preparation of event budgets and ensure programs stay on schedule and within budget

Create post-event recaps, reporting, and performance analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with Marketing, Product, Sales, and Operations teams to ensure cohesive event execution and alignment with business goals

Serve as a primary coordination point across internal stakeholders and senior event leadership before, during, and after events

## Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, Event Management, Hospitality, or a related field

3-5 years of experience in event planning, trade show coordination, or marketing operations

Strong organizational and multitasking skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to engage professionally and effectively with senior leaders and cross‑functional stakeholders

High attention to detail with proactive problem-solving skills

Microsoft Office experience (Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Willingness to travel up to 20% seasonally to support events, including occasional work on evenings and weekends

Basic analytical skills and comfort interpreting event-related data

Nice to Have:

Experience supporting large-scale trade shows or corporate events.

Knowledge of exhibit logistics, shipping, and vendor management.

Experience assisting senior leaders or cross-functional project teams.

Familiarity with budget tracking, invoicing, and financial reconciliation.

## Additional Information
Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $70,000 USD - $107,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location. In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates’ unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.

Fortune Brands is built on industry-leading brands and innovation within the high-growth categories of water, outdoors and security. The Company makes innovative products for residential and commercial environments, with a growing focus on digital solutions and products that add luxury, contribute to safety and enhance sustainability. To learn more, visit our website at [fbin.com](https://fbin.com).

Equal Employment Opportunity

Fortune Brands is an equal opportunity employer. Fortune Brands evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability/handicap status, marital status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic history or information, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Reasonable Accommodations

Fortune Brands is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or interview process, please contact us at [fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com](mailto:fbinleave.fbhs@fbin.com) and let us know the nature of your request along with your contact information.

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