This position is based in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

SUMMARY:
Responsible for the planning, coordination, supervision, and successful execution of the Great American Outdoor Show. Success will be determined by effectively implementing objectives and attaining established goals for attendance, space sales, special events, seminar programs, celebrity appearances, staff/contractor relations, and Association requirements.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Collaborate with department managers to effectively develop, coordinate, plan, and execute show objectives.
2. Oversee the development of exhibit hall floor plans to meet the requirements of exhibitors and reach revenue projections. Develop leads and play a key management role for the space sales and sponsorship team.
3. Oversee communications with exhibitors through regular email show updates and updates to the show website in an accurate and timely manner.
4. Manage exhibit revenue collection, onsite sales activities, ensure a successful experience for exhibitors and vendors, and help to provide ongoing supervision of event staff and floor managers.
5. Manage booth reservations, relocations, cancellations, and wait list procedures in coordination with the Exhibitor Services Manager.
6. Consult with the Managing Director in the development and management of budgetary accounts (revenues and expenses) and the development and implementation of the advertising and promotional plan.
7. Develop seminar and celebrity programs including topics, securing talent, coordinating schedules and appearances, and integrating effective promotions for them into the overall advertising plan.
8. Work with the marketing and media teams to ensure they have all the relevant and current information for promotional and press release materials.
9. Work with operations team and convention center's Event Coordinator on use of common areas, sign/banner layout, and food service plans in a timely manner.
10. Serve in various capacities as needed to provide support to NRA's other major events.
11. Perform other duties as assigned.

SCOPE:
Interacts regularly with staff, department managers, vendors, convention center staff, general service contractor, exhibitors, and NRA members. Position functions in a fast-paced work environment with minimal direct supervision. Occasional national travel is required. Some weekend and after-hour work. Monday through Friday, required as dictated by event schedule.

The NRA is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer (minority/women/disabled) offering an extensive benefits package. Please visit our websites at www.nra.org and careers.nra.org to learn more about us.