The Trade Group

Career Opportunities

The Trade Group is an award winning provider of exhibit and trades show products and services. Our reputation is built on our dedication to customer service, our passion for creativity and our innovation in the event industry. We are more that just and exhibit provider - we offer services that ensure the success of an event. From pre-show, at-show and post-show tactics to leveraging technology solutions.

Sales Consultant

We are currently seeking high performance Sales Consultants to join the exciting, fast paced teams in Dallas.

• General Description (More)

  Reporting directly to the Vice President of Sales, the Sales Consultant will have 2+ years of successful consultative business-to-business sales experience. Our sales professionals focus on a full range of event marketing products and services that include lead qualification, prospecting, presentations, product demonstrations, event measurement solutions, and closing.

• Key Responsibilities (More)

  Assist customer’s with growing their business through full service exhibit design product and service solutions.

  Leverage content experts, account management, operations, and other resources in a true team selling approach to ensure customer satisfaction.

  Uncover, pursue, and penetrate potential market segments using lead generations programs, Email/direct mail campaigns, telemarketing (webex), and company database.

  Ensure the content of prospects’ presentations and proposals are targeted. Ensure the requirements are aligned with The Trade Group solutions.

  Work closely with prospects to understand their business objectives and match those with The Trade Group capabilities and solutions in a consultative selling approach.

• Qualifications (More)

  A Bachelor’s degree.

  Applicant must have 2+ years successful business to business consultative sales experience. Experience and focus on display materials, graphics and exhibit management services a plus.

  2+years experience in penetrating existing accounts and establishing profitable new accounts, and proven ability to follow up and implement customer solutions.

  Must be detail oriented and understand the importance of documenting meeting minutes, action items and discussions/decisions held with customers and prospects.

  Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal skills; engaging communicator who naturally draws people to them.

  Seamlessly fit as a member of the team where individuals are empowered to make an impact on the business and lead its growth.

  A pragmatic approach and the ability to thrive under pressure of constant change and moving targets.

  Executing major account strategy plans, and selling complex solutions at the executive level.

  Creative, adaptable, persistent and flexible with strong project management skills, ensuring the entire sales process is carried through to on time delivery of product.

• Benefits (More)

  Salary commensurate with experience and local market plus a strong sales support team, award winning designers, unlimited earning potential and excellent benefits including a 401(k) plan, medical, dental and life insurance as well as generous time off plan.

Assembly Technician

• Qualifications (More)
  • Ability to read schematics/drawings.
  • Able to use all hand and electric tools.
  • Apply basic knowledge of policies and technical support skills to a single functional area or product line.
  • Demonstrate use of standard tools and equipment associated with technical profession.
  • Has basic knowledge of computer software (i.e., MS Office Suite to include Excel).
  • Communicate effectively with others (Verbal and Written Skills).
  • Work well in a cross functional team environment.
  • Must be able to work overtime, help with local installations and dismantles, and work independently in an efficient manner.
• Key Responsibilities (More)

  Performs installation and dismantle of exhibit components in different configurations per order.

  Reads assembly specifications, such as charts, blueprints, schematic diagrams, and engineering specifications to determine requirements for each order.

  Uses standardized tools, hand and electric and equipment to perform job duties.

  Completes standardized, ongoing duties and tasks (i.e., sub-assembly, assembly, build, test, R&D, QA) to meet production requirements.

  Meets or exceeds quality and production quantity standards as directed by work orders and Supervisor.

  Maintains housekeeping of personal work space and surrounding area (including floors, workbench, tools, etc.) in a clean and well organized manner.

Account Manager - Austin

The Trade Group® is an award-winning provider of exhibit and trade show products and services.  Our reputation is built on our dedication to customer service, our passion for creativity and our innovation in the event industry. We are more than just an exhibit provider—we offer services that ensure the success of an event. From pre-show, at-show and post-show tactics to leveraging technology solutions.
We are currently seeking high performance Account Manager in Austin to join our exciting, fast paced team.

• General Description (More)

  Provide comprehensive service to clients from point of quote creation and sale through invoicing.  Ensure accurate completion of the project within the given time frame and budget.  Ensure problem resolution process for all client issues is prompt and thorough.   

• Qualifications (More)
  Bachelor’s Degree or work equivalent.  Minimum 2 years experience in sales support or account management.  Must have trade show experience and be able to problem solve and work independently in a fast-paced environment. Must show flexibility and demonstrate ability to be organized, detail oriented, and deadline focused.  Multi-tasking skills and ability to manage multiple projects are critical.  Position requires strong PC Windows based skills and ability to learn new programs/procedures quickly.
• Key Responsibilities (More)

  1.  Ensure the coordination of, with sales consultant and all required departments, new projects, and complete the project within the client provided deadlines. 
  -Review and verify the sales agreement and backup documents including quotes, calendar/timelines, colors, approvals, and deposit.  Information captured in NAVISION
  -Ensure quotes are obtained from approved vendors and apply markups for resale as needed
  -Rectify timelines with the sales consultant and immediately communicate the new/revised timeline when applicable. 
  -Process order by releasing Sales Agreement to Sales Order, Work Orders for drawings and set up instructions as needed.
  -Distribute accurate Orders to correct vendor/department
  -Collect confirmations from vendors including prices, delivery dates, colors, quantities, and shipping information.
  -Monitor progress of project timelines with internal and external vendors
  -Confirm schedule for preview date and time
  -Verify and assist in collection of balance due prior to shipping
  -Attend client preview/training and complete any follow up on the project
  -Sales close each job and submit the order for invoicing
  -Maintain calendars of rental programs maintain aging report and keep sales consultant apprised of goals in regard to their monthly quota.

  2.  Ensure client satisfaction as related to the Exhibit Management Program. 
  -Initiate customer service and/or sales oriented contact with each EMP client at least once per quarter and follow through when necessary
  -Obtain quotes from approved vendors and apply markups for resale as needed
  -Rectify timelines with the client and immediately communicate the new/revised timeline when applicable. 
  -Process orders by releasing from Sales Agreement to Sales Order for CAD drawings and set up instructions as needed.
  -Distribute accurate orders to correct vendor/department
  -Collect order confirmations from vendors including prices, delivery dates, colors, quantities, and shipping information.
  -Monitor progress of project timelines with internal and external vendors
  -Confirm schedule for preview date and time when applicable
  -Collect 100% deposit on project before shipping
  -Attend client preview/training and complete any follow up on the project
  -Reconcile each project when the exhibit returns from the show
  -Sales close each job and submit the order for invoicing

  3.  Attend all departmental and Sales meetings

  4.  Learn TTG’s standard products, services, culture, and procedures

  5.  Perform administrative and maintenance duties as needed