Trade Show Coordinator

CORT is a leading provider of transition services, including furniture rental for various events. The Trade Show Coordinator will manage the delivery lifecycle of trade shows, acting as a liaison between contractors and CORT's operations teams to ensure successful event execution. Responsibilities On-site Coordination & Customer Service: Lead and manage all trade shows. Serve as the primary on-site contact for contractors, clients, and exhibit houses; oversee move-in/move-out; resolve service issues; ensure quality standards; and secure add-on orders Pre/Post Show Administrative Work: Handle delivery/pickup scheduling, documentation, order updates, invoicing prep, and communication with internal teams and clients. Includes generating reports and completing expense paperwork Contractor & Client Communication: Act as the main point of contact for General Contractors and clients; maintain relationships through regular service calls and 24/7 availability; communicate commitments and updates to Operations and Management Pre-Con & Internal Planning Meetings: Represent CORT at pre-con meetings with contractors; lead district pre-con meetings to inform operations; communicate delivery plans and commitments Floorplan & Logistics Management: Map orders to floorplans; instruct operations on truck management and delivery strategy; coordinate booth placement and delivery flow Order Accuracy & Quality Assurance: Audit and reconcile orders; verify inventory; perform booth checks; propose product substitutions; ensure accurate and complete fulfillment Temporary Labor & Union Oversight: Supervise temporary labor and provide direction to unionized crews on-site to ensure proper product placement and service execution General Availability & Support: Be available for customer calls and last-minute changes; assist with cancellations, add-ons, and service recovery as needed Other duties as assigned Skills High School Diploma or GED equivalent required; Associate or higher degree preferred Valid driver license, current valid insurance, and clean MVR for the past 3 years. MVR must be maintained as clear; license and personal car insurance must remain valid throughout employment Able to work a varying schedule; including nights and weekends Willing to travel approximately 25% of the time Reliable transportation to travel to trade show locations to assist with logistics and management of the show Prior experience in customer service, event or trade show coordination, project management, and/or administrative work is preferred Benefits Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision) available on the first of the month after your hire date 401(k) retirement plan with company match Paid vacation, sick days, and holidays Company-paid disability and life insurance Tuition reimbursement Employee discounts and perks Career growth and mentorship opportunities Profit sharing plan Company Overview Industry leaders in providing residential and commercial rental furniture. It was founded in 1972, and is headquartered in Chantilly, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is