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IT/Business Applications Internship March 2010 (MMPI - Chicago)

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 15:24:00 GMT

The IT Department of MMPI is recruiting an enthusiastic and resourceful intern. This is a fast-paced environment and requires an individual who is capable of managing several projects at one time.

MMPI is both a property manager and a trade show producer. Each year MMPI hosts dozens of major trade shows and more than 300 conferences, seminars and special events throughout North America. Staffs are responsible for the management, leasing, marketing, and promotion of events at The Merchandise Mart and The Apparel Center of Chicago. Other locations include High Point, N.C., Washington DC, Los Angeles, Boston, New York, Toronto, and Vancouver.

During the internship, students will be assisting the IT Business Applications department with updating of web pages and web applications, management of a web server, farm hosting 150+ websites, SQL database maintenance and updates.

The following are skills necessary to perform the duties of an IT intern:

Coldfusion programming

Java Scripting

HTML/CSS programming

Microsoft .NET programming

Our IT and Business Applications intern will be exposed to:

· Project Management

· Methodology from Requirements Definition through Project Delivery.

· Acquire working knowledge of the following programs: Coldfusion. JavaScript, HTML, .net

· Office Suite

· Performing cross browser/platform testing

· Performing regular maintenance, corrections and updates on corporate and tradeshow web sites

· Adapting corporate materials and print collateral for presentation on the Web

· Attending Web development meetings and internal IT Team Project meetings

· Developing various business/office skills through hands on experience.

This internship pays minimum wage. Students may arrange for academic credit with college or university approval. For consideration, please apply on-line only. Thank you.

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Production Artist - March 2010 (MMPI - Chicago)

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 16:27:00 GMT

Position Summary:

MMPI is seeking a talented Production Artist to join our team! The Production Artist will work in the Strategy/Communications Production/Traffic Department executing communications across all mediums for luxury and high end markets. The Production Artist will have exceptional production skills to create and produce all design components (print and online) of marketing programs including advertising, direct mail, collateral, signage, websites and e-blasts for MMPI shows and events.

Job Functions include:

§ Executes approved concept across all design components and mediums

§ Create, collect and pre-flight files for output

§ Articulate printing specifications to production department

§ Takes direction from in-house designer to refine graphics and solutions

§ Constructs mock-ups

§ Co-manage projects with web producers and traffic managers

§ Works on multiple projects at one time

§ Works within deadlines and manages details to keep projects on track

§ Holds highest design standards at all times

Web Designer/Producer - 2010 (MMPI - Chicago)

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:10:00 GMT

Position Summary:

MMPI is currently seeking a talented, creative Web Designer/Producer. The Web Designer/Producer will work in the Strategy/Communications Web Department designing and producing online communications for luxury and high-end markets. The Designer/Producer will have strong design and production skills to create and produce all online communications of marketing programs including websites, advertising, and e-blasts for MMPI shows and events.

Job Functions include:

Executes approved concept and maintains brand standards across all online communications
Takes direction from the Creative Manager to refine graphics and solutions
Works with Web Manager to help manage projects with outside resources if necessary
Co-manage projects with account, print designers and traffic managers
Assist with schedules, deadlines and miscellaneous tasks
Works on multiple projects at one time
Works within very tight deadlines and manages details to keep projects on track
Holds highest design standards at all times

Graphic/Print Designer/Producer (MMPI - Chicago)

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 12:48:00 GMT

Position Summary:

MMPI is seeking a talented Graphic/Print Designer to join our team! The Designer/Producer will work in the Strategy/Communications Design Department designing communications across all mediums for luxury and high end markets. The Designer/Producer will have exceptional design and production skills to create and produce all design components (print and online) of marketing programs including advertising, direct mail, collateral, signage, websites and e-blasts for MMPI shows and events.

Job Functions include:

Establishes theme graphic and identity standards of communications programs for print and online communications
Executes approved concept across all design components and mediums
Create, collect and pre-flight files for output
Articulate printing specifications to production department
Takes direction from the Design Manager to refine graphics and solutions
Works with Design Manager to help manage projects with outside resources if necessary
Co-manage projects with account, web producers and traffic managers
Assist with schedules, deadlines and miscellaneous tasks (including presentations)
Works on multiple projects at one time
Works within deadlines and manages details to keep projects on track
Holds highest design standards at all times

Sales Account Executive - California Gift Show (LA Mart - CA)

Fri, 26 Feb 2010 14:35:00 GMT

Position Summary

This individual is responsible for selling temporary exhibit space to wholesalers of mid to high-end gift and home accessory items for our California Gift Show. Responsibilities include working with established clientele as well as aggressive prospecting for clients at competing trade shows.

Duties include:

Proactively selling temporary exhibit space.
Developing and maintaining prospect lists to organize sales efforts.
Developing relationships with key exhibitors through tradeshow visits and telephone/e-mail contact.
Maintaining a prospect database.
Generating customer leads, researching industry trends, and prospecting at other trade show events.
Assisting with exhibitor contract preparation.
Assisting in floor plan layout.
Coordinating show preparation materials including files to go on show site, printing reports, packing office supplies, etc.
Assisting with on-site show management and solving on-site exhibitor issues at trade show events

Director, Conference Management 2/2010 (MMPCI - Toronto)

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:10:00 GMT

Position Summary

As leader of a team of three project managers and one registration services coordinator, this position is responsible for the development and execution of all print and electronic promotional materials and websites, speaker coordination, registration, and on-site management related to 12 annual conferences and seminars associated with two trade expositions. The position also has major element of publications production relating to the real estate and building industry.

Duties

Overall management of event logistics including on-site management for 12 annual real estate conferences attended by 300 to 2100 senior executives in the industry: 8 in Toronto, 1 in Ottawa, 3 in Montreal, and a small biennial one in Quebec City
Leadership of 3 project managers and 1 registration services coordinator
Management and production of conference promotional materials including brochures, advertisements, and on-site conference schedules
Management and production of a 60 page show guide and trade show floor plan, distributed to 4500 attendees at an annual property management exposition
Managing the working relationship with 7 industry associations who assist in the preparation of seminars for the property management industry
Management of the registration procedures, promotional materials, onsite materials, seminar logistics, and staffing for an annual property management tradeshow for 1200 attendees
Ensuring that all print materials and onsite management of the above events are executed within budget
Production of a 40 to 60 page quarterly real estate magazine
Management of the application process, where applicable, to obtain continuing education credits from two associations related to the above events

Director of Marketing - Toronto International Art Fair (MMPCI - Toronto)

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 17:29:00 GMT

THE POSITION

Located in Toronto, the Marketing Director is responsible for developing the annual marketing program including attendee promotion, and dealer support for Art Toronto, a well-established, contemporary fine art show. A successful candidate will possess strong graphic sensibilities, understanding of the art community and well-honed organizational skills.

Responsibilities include:

Marketing Plans – Develop a marketing plan for Art Toronto.
Advertising – Oversee and manage an advertising budget.
Public Relations – Develop a written strategic annual plan to support existing and future business.
Communications – Maintain and develop websites, direct mail programs, and mailing and e-mail lists working with corporate communications group
Business Development Activities – Develop and execute a plan to grow existing event and evaluate new opportunities.

Trade Show/Consumer Show Exhibit Sales (MMPCI - Toronto)

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:53:00 GMT

Interior Design Show /MMPI Canada

The Interior Design Show, Canada’s largest contemporary design show is looking for a full-time salesperson to sell exhibit/booth space for the upcoming show, running January 27 to 30 2011.

The position is temporary to cover a 1-year maternity leave, and will commence March 8^th. Please send your CV and covering letter by February 19^th to www.mmpicareers.com . Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

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Marketing Manager - Art Shows (MMPC Expositions, ULC - Vancouver)

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:06:00 GMT

THE POSITION

Located in our Vancouver offices, the Marketing Manager is responsible for developing and implementing the annual marketing program including attendee promotion, and dealer support for Art Toronto – Toronto International Art Fair, a well-established, modern and contemporary fine art show. A successful candidate will possess strong graphic sensibilities, understanding of the art community and well-honed organizational skills.

Responsibilities include:

Marketing Plans – Develop and implement marketing plan for Art Toronto.
Advertising – Oversee and manage an advertising budget.
Public Relations – Develop a written strategic annual plan to support existing and future business.
Communications – Maintain and develop websites, direct mail programs, and mailing and e-mail lists working with corporate communications group
VIP and Docent program – Develop and coordinate a four day calendar of multitude events and tours for VIP and general public.
Business Development Activities – Develop and execute a plan to grow existing event and evaluate new opportunities.

Senior Project Director - Construction Services 1/2010 (MMPI - Chicago)

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 17:49:00 GMT

Position Summary

MMPI currently seeks a Senior Project Director to serve as the single-point of accountability and responsibility for all planning, development, assessment, transition management and resource management for the MMPI.

Responsibilities include:

Manage a team of Project Directors.
Developing strategies, goals and objectives as well as for overseeing the success of each project.
Manage large teams of consultants including architects, structural engineers, and MEP engineers.
Prepare weekly project status reports; develop and monitor the budget for the individual projects over which he/she is responsible; coordinate schedules and monitor works in progress.
Provide daily on-site evaluations of construction activities; conduct random safety checks; ensure that construction submittals are properly evaluated, reviewed, and submitted.
Manage construction activities from the owner’s perspective, maintaining schedules and ensuring quality.
Apply knowledge of architectural and engineering concepts to approve construction plans, site, workers, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance.
Assist client, construction and design team towards the resolution of design conflicts, and provide project documentation, evaluation, and communication.
Maintain good working relationships with contractors and tenants, and negotiate contracts and change orders with contractors.
Other duties as assigned

Dock Worker - Temporary (MMPI - Chicago)

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:37:00 GMT

MMPI seeks a Dock Worker to perform dock work in a profit center atmosphere. This is a temporary position, and the work schedule will coincide with the events/trade shows that take place at MMPI. Dock workers assist with the move-in, set-up and break down of our shows/events, and are called in on an as-needed basis.

Responsibilities include:

Unloading of trucks
Opening furniture cartons
Delivers stockroom orders
Delivering materials and furniture
Picking up furniture and packing
Papering windows
Working on special assignments for markets
Assists Housekeeping during emergencies
Makes deliveries and picks up outside building
Tenant moves/relocations
Other duties as assigned