Global Trade + B2B Manager
Vancouver, Canada Area
Global Trade I Overview• Ran 24 North American shows annually // Assist 20 International shows annually• Decided on all approved shows to attend with all stakeholders (Owners, Sales, and Marketing)• Managed and coordinate each show• Managed all booth builds with hired contractor• Managed all internal and external communication for all shows• Managed the budget for each show• Developed and manage strategic plans to execute on a set timeline• Negotiated contacts for booth spaces and booth build additions• Negotiated and secure marketing opportunities• Managed and oversaw all tradeshow and event inventory (including tradeshow booths, props, marketing collateral, and continuously improving relationships with contractors and suppliers• Made sure that all execution of contracted deliverables, brand representation and team involvement is successfulGlobal Product Launch I Overview• Ran 6 launches annually• Decided on all countries/cities that Product Launch will be hosted in• Managed and coordinate each product launch (location, date, venues, hotels, travel, schedule, content, build out, props, rentals, food and beverage, gifts, catalogs, product delivery and much more)• Managed all internal and external communication for all events• Managed the budget for each event (outside North America - work with Sales and selected distributor to manage and maintain budget overseas)• Developed and managed strategic plans to execute on a set timeline• Negotiated contacts for venues, hotels, and rentals• Worked closely cross departmentally to align all teams to make product launch successful, primarily; Sales, Marketing, Product, Design• Continued to improve and build strong relationships with staff, contractors, distributors, and suppliers• Made sure that all execution of contracted deliverables, brand representation and team involvement is successful