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Production Assistant - Art Fair (MMPC Expositions, ULC - Vancouver)

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:24:00 GMT

Job Description

Join the team that creates and develops Canada’s most prestigious modern and contemporary annual art event. The Toronto International Art Fair currently in its twelfth annual production showcases leading galleries from around the world along with national and international publications, art institutions and exciting art projects.

Working in the downtown Vancouver office the Production Assistant will work as an integral member of the fair’s small production team reporting directly to the Vice President/Show Director. The successful candidate will provide key administrative support and production assistance. It will involve liaising with national and International galleries, national art institutions and an array of creative people to assist in the production, growth and marketing of the fine art event. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative and innovative individual looking to work in all aspects of the show from start to finish.

Key Accountabilities

Assist Show Director on all aspect of show production
General office administration
Liaise with exhibitors, partners, show service providers and suppliers
Coordinate the printing and distribution of collateral materials
Research industry and market related news/announcements
Manage exhibitor accounts including services, invoicing and production deadlines
Maintain various databases including: SalesForce; EBMS; web-database and Bettermail html email communications
General Admin support including contracting, sales and marketing support.

Marketing Manager - DC 2010 (Washington Design Center - Wash, DC)

Mon, 20 Dec 2010 16:02:00 GMT

Position Summary

This individual will assist the Director of Marketing with all marketing efforts at the Washington Design Center. Other responsibilities include assisting with the implementation of advertising, special events, public relations, websites, direct mail programs, sponsorships, mailing lists, customer and client relationships, directories, and trade show cross-marketing for the building products industry.

Duties include:

Marketing Plans – Assist in the design, implementation, and facilitation of the annual marketing plan for the Washington Design Center
Special Events – Handle all details associated with the management and implementation of several events per year.
Communications – Work with the MMPI Marketing Communications group regarding websites, marketing programs and mailing lists
Business Development and Outreach – Develop and execute a plan to reach out to key consumer and trade groups that will result in increased traffic to and interest in the design center showrooms.
Tenant Relations – Spearhead activities that involve the tenantry including site directories, newsletters, marketing programs and departmental communiqués.

Sales Manager - Delicious Food Show (MMPCI - Toronto)

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:09:00 GMT

Position Summary

MMPI seeks a talented Sales Manager to sell exhibit space for a Delicious Food Show to a targeted audience and to assist the team to create a successful event as directed by the Director of the show. Responsibilities include sales, obtaining sponsorships, marketing the show, and working with the Show Director to coordinate various aspects of the event.

Sales

Maintain existing business by building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and agencies.
Actively prospect for and develop new business opportunities.
Meet sales goals as directed by the Director.
Have a thorough understanding of our company & event’s capabilities and services, and effectively communicate all offerings to the client.
Prepare and deliver individualized sales proposals to each client.
Work with Director and team to develop creative solutions and integrated sales programs for clients.
Respond to queries and follow up on all client calls and emails.
Ensures that client issues are dealt with in an efficient manner, informing Director of any problems that may arise.
Reports to the Director, providing regular input on all account activity, including status and call reports on a weekly basis.
Sell other extensions of the brand as needed.
Attend industry events.
Working with budgets and reports

Special Projects

Research and develop new special features within the show as directed by programming set by Director.
Coordinate participants and works closely with the project teams in order to maintain a continuous knowledge of project status in order to identify potential issues and/or opportunities within or related to the project.
Maintain information flow to ensure that all teams – Projects, Delicious Food Show and Operations, are made aware and updated of all the needs & requirements needed to execute the project.
Assisting with all aspects of the show .
Represent MMPI at events and trade shows.

Responsibilities to the Team

Provide regular two-way communication between the client and team, to provide strong team representation and set proper client expectations.
Ensures that all processes and procedures are completed as set by Show Director and Exhibitor Coordinator.
Assist Exhibitor Coordinator in maintaining a proper and current exhibitor and potential client list within the database and E-blast lists.
Work closely with Seminars Coordinator to explore opportunities for seminars within the existing or potential exhibitor base.

Marketing

Ensure that all exhibitors are made

Database Marketing Analyst (MMPI - Chicago)

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 12:03:00 GMT

Primary purpose of the role

The Database Marketing Analyst is responsible for creating and maintaining a marketing database that is currently being used to drive its marketing strategies. A secondary role for this person will be to work with data vendors to maintain and audit the accuracy of data being used for show/event directories. Finally, this person will help develop e-marketing solutions that will drive attendance to MMPI shows and events. This person will have a familiarity with marketing data best practices and will be able to use this knowledge both tactically and strategically to design, test, and fully develop marketing solutions that drive attendance across MMPI. He/she will interface with both the IT department and internal teams to ensure 'cleanliness' and accuracy of all databases that are being maintained and developed.

Key Accountabilities

Tracking, formatting, and adding of marketing data files to our central marketing database.
Tracking and auditing directory data for MMPI events and insuring that all vendors receive accurate data on time for all shows.
Pulling and printing data from an ACT database
Evaluate list sources for all consumer and business data.
Work with DB Marketing team to define e-marketing needs and develop automated solutions that will drive open rates and click-through rates across all of our marketing.
Lead the collection of new and refreshed data for databases.
Work within DB Marketing team to develop procedures to better track and analyze all data sources being used for MMPI marketing.
Collaborate with development group to make suggestions on improvements to our master marketing database
Identify, evaluate, and stay abreast on industry trends in database marketing systems to serve as a source of information and advice for upper management.

Show Director - Art Chicago (MMPI - Chicago)

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:36:00 GMT

THE POSITION

Located in Chicago, this Show Director is responsible for developing strategic positioning, sales and marketing plans for Art Chicago, a well-established, contemporary art show. He/she will develop and execute a plan to grow the existing business and attract new galleries and dealers. With full P/L responsibility, this leader will supervise all functions and be responsible for all leasing, marketing and operational efforts related to the Show.

Responsibilities include:

Execute booth sales. Oversee daily leasing activities, and tenant relations as they relate to the tradeshow.
Establish and maintain positive relations with art dealers, galleries, exhibitors, industry contacts, vendors, contactors, and community business contacts.
Represent the Show at all appropriate functions, such as gallery events and openings, tradeshows, and on-site events.
Show space to prospective tenants and act as on-site liaison during new lease negotiations.
Select and place exhibitors and participate in the jury selection process.
Establish and maintain positive working relations with Antiques staff and tradeshow operations.
Develop and execute marketing programs, strategize future plans as they relate to the art show and consumer/public outreach.
Participate in strategy and planning working through both corporate marketing communication and outside contractors and vendors as necessary.
Assist in development of annual market programs for the show, driving viable trade and consumer traffic.
Assist with a media plan for solicitation of exhibitors and attendees.
Develop and procure sponsorship packages.
Assist with Show advertising, including: a media plan, print ads, direct mail pieces, banners, Show Program Directory, and general signage.
Establish and maintain positive working relationships with art dealers and media.

Marketing Internship - The Artist Project (7 W New York)

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 17:09:00 GMT

Intern for the Artist Project New York!

The Artist Project New York presents a rare opportunity to view and purchase contemporary fine art created by a selection of unrepresented international artists in New York City. The exhibition offers collectors, curators, dealers and the public direct access to a juried selection of emerging and established talent. Unlike art fairs that only allow art galleries to exhibit, the artist project provides artists with the opportunity to reach the contemporary art world directly in spaces that maintain gallery and museum like production values with state of the art exhibition walls, lights and generous public spaces.

The Artist Project New York runs concurrently with the 10th Anniversary edition of the Architectural Digest Home Design Show, which attracts 30,000 affluent home owners, art collectors and design professionals. The four-day exhibit includes a curated selection of talks covering the challenges of the current art world along with special artist project and exhibitions. The show takes place in March, 2011, at Pier 92, New York City, 55th Street and Westside Highway.

An immediate paid internship opportunity exists with the marketing team. The individual must possess creativity, organization and have the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced work environment. Responsibilities include assisting the marketing team with daily activities, including: researching, making group and corporate ticket sales, assisting in writing and designing show marketing pieces, communicating with show artists, fielding phone calls, developing and maintaining the show’s database, brainstorming, and assisting with on-site show duties.

Project Manager - Structural/Civil (Cleveland Medical Mart)

Mon, 10 Jan 2011 10:58:00 GMT

Position Summary:

MMPI currently seeks a Project Manager to manage the Structural Steel, Concrete, and Civil Disciplines for the Cleveland Medical Mart and Convention Center project.

Responsibilities Include:

Overall management and coordination responsibility on behalf of the developer to oversee the following trades; structural steel, miscellaneous metals, precast concrete, structural concrete, site concrete, caissons, micropiles, mat foundations, footings.
Participate in weekly civil / structural coordination meetings with General Contractor, subcontractor, and Engineers.
Manage and coordinate Materials Testing Agency to ensure they are properly documenting, reviewing, and managing the Quality Assurance process.
Oversight of geotechnical engineer.
Preparing weekly project status reports
Developing and monitoring the budget for the individual projects
Coordinating schedules and monitoring works in progress for Civil and Structural Activities.
Provide daily on-site evaluations of construction activities
Conduct random safety checks
Ensure Civil / Structural submittals are properly evaluated, reviewed, and submitted
Inspect construction plans, site, workers, practices, and procedures to ensure compliance
Assist client, constructor, and design team in resolving Civil / Structural design conflicts
Provide project documentation, evaluation, and communication
Change order review.

Marketing Coordinator- LA Mart (LA Mart - CA)

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:38:00 GMT

Position Summary The L.A. Mart, located in downtown Los Angeles, is the premier West Coast wholesale gift showroom facility involved with the highest quality items anywhere. Currently, the L.A. Mart is seeking a Marketing Coordinator for immediate consideration. Duties include

Providing support to the Director of Marketing in developing and executing aggressive marketing plans for trade shows and events held at the LA Mart.

Writing promotional pieces

Cultivating strong tenant relations

Working with vendors to help foster a prosperous trade environment for tenants, exhibitors, buyers and visitors

Data entry of buyer prospects and regular cleaning of databases with updated information (i.e. out of business contacts, address changes, etc.)

Research other trade shows to develop a competitive intelligence report

Research potential partnerships/sponsorships for our Markets

Work with public relations department on new story ideas and pitches, developing copy points for upcoming articles

Work with meeting planning to manage all special events for shows and during day-to-day activities

Work with operations to gather material for our bi-annual Exhibitor Seminar and exhibitor manuals

Work with registration to finalize registration floor plans for each show, confirm all credentials, guest fees, etc.

Work with marketing communications department on copy direction, proofreading, and advertising

Work with the Buyer Relations Manager to draft copy for direct mail communications pieces

Draft communications pieces for sales collateral and day-to-day communications pieces, as appropriate

Support sales team, as appropriate

Project Manager - MEP (Cleveland Medical Mart)

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 17:07:00 GMT

Position Summary:

MMPI currently seeks a Project Manager for our Construction Services Department who will specialize in managing the mechanical, electric and plumbing coordination for our Cleveland Medical Mart Project.

Responsibilities Include:

Overall responsibility for management and coordination of Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing Systems working for the Developer.
Ensuring the MEP contractors are meeting the specifications and design intent by the contract. Review all material and system substitution requests.
Participate in weekly MEP coordination meetings.
Oversight of the overall MEP BIM coordination and assisting to resolve conflicts and discrepancies.
Manage the Commissioning Agent through basic and enhanced Commissioning.
Coordinate with the LEED consultant to ensure we are meeting criteria, projected points, and the MEP contractors are following the proper procedures and processes. .
Change order review from MEP contractors.
Preparing weekly project status reports
Coordinating schedules and monitoring works in progress to keep MEP contractors on-schedule
Provide daily on-site evaluations of construction activities
QA / QC of MEP systems.
Ensure construction submittals are properly evaluated, reviewed, and submitted
Provide progress Construction Drawing reviews and comments on drawings issued by MEP engineers.
Assist General Contractor, Subcontractor, and design team in resolving design conflicts
Other duties as assigned.

Senior Property Accountant - 2011 (MMPI - Chicago)

Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:42:00 GMT

Position Summary

Merchandise Mart Properties, Inc currently seeks a property accountant for our corporate headquarters. This individual will work with general ledger account reconciliations, tenant rent rolls, reforecast and budget analysis, and the financial statements.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing, supporting and approving journal entries in compliance with GAAP and the company's policies and procedures.
Preparing monthly property financial statements, account reconciliations and financial statement checklists.
Preparing monthly reforecast for the full year based upon discussion with property management.
Preparing monthly variance analysis, including monthly and year-to-date variance to budget analysis for the current year.
Reviewing coding of all invoices received.
Maintaining schedules for accrued escalation.
Providing assistance with preparation of monthly escalation billings and annual escalation true-ups.

Interns (MMPI - Chicago)

Mon, 06 Dec 2010 18:22:00 GMT

MMPI is currently seeking enthusiastic and resourceful interns for various positions with its corporate office, marketing departments, public relations, art shows, consumer shows, and more.

If you are a reliable, enthusiastic, driven college student, read on!

MMPI has various paid internship opportunities for college-level students. This is a fabulous opportunity to understand some of the production, sales, business, and marketing aspects of a large company.

We will also accept resumes from recent college graduates looking for paid, three-month internships to gain real-life experience.

Sales Manager - Wholesale Apparel Trade Show (MMPI - Chicago)

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 17:02:00 GMT

Position Summary

This individual is responsible for supervising the sales team for four (4) Stylemax shows. This person will also manage the sales process, actively guide Account Executives, and handle key account sales.

Duties include:

Overseeing all aspects of the Stylemax tradeshow
Developing and executing a sales plan
Managing and providing leadership to the Stylemax sales team
Keeping up with trends in the industry
Traveling to competitive shows
Setting the merchandise direction for all Stylemax shows
Developing and maintaining industry and exhibitor relations
Assisting in the sale of booth space for four (4) Stylemax Tradeshows
Ensuring sales budget is met

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