Trade Show & Events Specialist
- Pay
- $58,298 – $72,657 per year
- Location
- La Vergne, TN · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Education
- Bachelor's degree
- Listed
- Today
Skills & highlights for this role
- Trade show and event production
- Event planning and execution
- Trade show/event management software (ExhibitForce, Aventri, SharePoint, QuickBase)
- Stakeholder relationship building
- Multi-priority deadline management
- Communication and collaboration
- Negotiation
- Organizational skills
Also useful
- Presenting to business stakeholders and executives
- Event coordination
About the role
Ingram Content Group (ICG) is hiring for a Trade Show & Events Specialist to join our team in LaVergne, TN just outside Nashville.
In this role, you will lead the execution of trade show and event program plans for specified Ingram Content Group (ICG) lines of business (LOBs). Executes the planning, implementation, and production of meetings, events, and trade shows, both physical and virtual, for a cross-section of ICG companies/divisions.
Do you have experience working with publishers? Have a passion for helping publishers be successful?
At Ingram, our publisher-facing business offers more than just traditional wholesale services. It offers fully integrated and relevant solutions for client publishers. Comprised of book printing, digital book, distribution, publishing sales and marketing services, this part of Ingram's business helps publishers discover more ways to sell content in markets across the globe. Based in the Nashville area, New York, Berkeley and other locations, our teams are collaborative, innovative, dynamic, and passionate about the business.
The world is reading, and it is our goal to connect as many people to the content they want in the simplest ways. If you share that passion, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to contribute to a strategic part of the business that is evolving and expanding, we can't wait to meet you!
Required Qualifications
- BA/BS degree in marketing, business, or related field or directly related year for year experience
- 3 years' experience producing various sized trade shows, meetings, or events in a professional environment
Preferred Skills
- Experience presenting to business stakeholders and Executives
- Experience coordinating events
Key Responsibilities
- Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and cooperatively with the TSE Director and Senior Specialists.
- Knowledge of and ability to use software for tradeshows, marketing, exhibits, and virtual conference platforms (i.e. ExhibitForce, Aventri, SharePoint, QuickBase)
- Ability to quickly connect with others and demonstrate exceptional customer service and presentation skills
- Ability to establish relationships within all ICG client groups, business partners, and vendors
- Ability to plan and execute events
- Communication, collaboration, and reasoning skills
- Computer proficiency, internet searching, negotiation, and organizational skills
- Ability to work with urgent deadlines and manage multiple high-priority assignments.
Hiring Salary Range
$58,298 - $72,657. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. It will be determined by factors including but not limited to: the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, geographic location, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Perks/Benefits
- A highly competitive compensation package with generous benefits beginning first day of employment for Medical/Prescription Drug plans, HSA, Vision, Dental and Health Care FSA.
- 15 vacation days & 12 sick days accrued annually and 3 personal days
- 401K match, Life and AD&D, Employee Assistant programs, Group Legal, & more
- Wellness program with access to onsite gym and basketball court for associates
- Encouraged continued education with our tuition reimbursement program
- Financial and in-kind opportunities to engage with non-profits in your community
- Company match program for United Way donations
- Volunteer opportunities and in-kind drives for non-profits throughout the year
- Take breaks or brainstorm in our game room with ping pong & foosball
- Casual Dress Code
The world is reading, and Ingram Content Group ("Ingram") connects people with content in all forms. Providing comprehensive services for publishers, retailers, libraries and educators, Ingram makes these services seamless and accessible through technology, innovation and creativity.
With an expansive global network of offices and facilities, Ingram's services include digital and physical book distribution, print-on-demand, and digital learning.
Ingram Content Group is a part of Ingram Industries Inc. and includes Ingram Book Group LLC, Ingram Publisher Services LLC, Lightning Source LLC, Ingram Library Services LLC, Tennessee Book Company LLC, Ingram Content Group UK Ltd. and Ingram Content Group Australia Pty Ltd.
- EOE - Race/Gender/Veterans/Disabled
- We participate in EVerify.
- EEO Poster in English
- EEO Poster in Spanish
Equal opportunity and legal notices
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, work related mental or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.
From Ingram Content Group's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 13, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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Common questions
What is the salary for the Trade Show & Events Specialist role at Ingram Content Group?
The Trade Show & Events Specialist posting at Ingram Content Group states compensation of $58,298 – $72,657 per year. It is listed as a full-time position. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Ingram Content Group's official career site.
Where is the Trade Show & Events Specialist job at Ingram Content Group located?
This Trade Show & Events Specialist position at Ingram Content Group is located in La Vergne, TN (On-site). Always check Ingram Content Group's application page for specific state eligibility or relocation policies.
What qualifications are required for Trade Show & Events Specialist at Ingram Content Group?
For the Trade Show & Events Specialist role, Ingram Content Group highlights 3+ years of relevant experience; a bachelor's degree; experience with Trade show and event production, Event planning and execution, Trade show/event management software (ExhibitForce, Aventri, SharePoint, QuickBase), Stakeholder relationship building, Multi-priority deadline management, Communication and collaboration. Rolev.ai can score your existing resume against these requirements and show any skill gaps before you apply.
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