Trade Show Manager Job at Makita U.S.A., Inc., La Mirada, CA

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  • Makita U.S.A., Inc.
  • La Mirada, CA

Job Description

Power Up Your Career with Makita USA!!!

At Makita USA, we believe our employees are the driving force behind our success. That’s why we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package to support your health, financial well-being, and professional growth. When you join Makita, you become part of a dynamic, innovative, and team-oriented culture that values hard work and dedication.

Makita is a worldwide leader in the professional power tool industry. Over the past 100 years, we have built a reputation for using the finest raw materials, the most advanced manufacturing equipment, and the most rigorous quality testing in the industry. Headquartered in La Mirada, CA, Makita U.S.A., with offices in Reno, NV, Wilmer, TX, and Flowery Branch, GA, has brought Makita's best-in-class engineering advantage to professional power tool users in America since 1970.

Job Summary:

Makita is the innovation leader in power tools and equipment, and we are seeking the right candidate with seven to ten years of related experience to join our team in Southern California to help us make the Makita Story come alive at trade shows and live events across the U.S.A.

As the Trade Show & Events Manager at Makita U.S.A., you will creatively and strategically plan, coordinate, and execute trade shows and select events to reach our target audiences, including pro contractors, hardware dealers/distributors, and traditional and social media members. You will help communicate the Makita Advantage to these audiences by creating and executing event plans that include compelling signage and graphics, hands-on product demonstrations, display structures, efficient lighting, effective lead collection, and more.

Areas of focus will range from budget and calendar planning to asset co-design and sourcing, inventory management, and hands-on activity, including booth set-up and on-site management at select events.

You will be a key part of our daily efforts to increase awareness and drive demand for Makita battery-powered products, which include industrial power tools and equipment as well as handheld and job site lighting, vacuums and cleaning products, radios and speakers, job site apparel, premium accessories, and much more.

Across categories, Makita products have leading power and performance but with less noise, lower vibration, reduced weight, and superior ergonomics. This combination of performance and comfort is unique, giving users of all types – from pro contractors to DIYers – a complete solution that helps get work done faster and more efficiently.

Salary: $72,000 - $100,000 per year

Our Benefits Include:

🔹 Health & Wellness

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options after 30 days of employment
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSA) & Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
  • Employee assistance program (EAP) for mental health and well-being
  • Paid subscription to Headspace and 5 other members of your choice

💰 Financial Security

  • Competitive pay & performance-based incentives
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Basic Term Life insurance is 100% company paid
  • Long term Disability Coverage 100% company paid
  • Disability Coverage
  • Voluntary Coverage: Critical illness, accidental, hospital indemnity, whole life and supplemental life plans.

⏳Work-Life Balance

  • Paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays)
  • Employee discounts on Makita tools and accessories - because we know you love quality tools!

🚀Career Growth & Development

  • Training programs (if posting for sales add)
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Internal promotion opportunities
  • Collaborative, innovative work environment

Join Makita USA and power up your career with a company that values innovation, teamwork, and excellence !

📢 Explore Opportunities & Apply Today!

Disclaimer:

This description is based on management's assessment of the requirements and functions of the job as of the date this description was prepared. It is a general guideline for managers and employees, but it does not intend to be an exhaustive list of all of the elements of the job. Management reserves the right to modify the description at any time, or to vary the duties and responsibilities of the job on a temporary or indefinite basis to meet production, scheduling, or staffing needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes employment decisions based on merit. Company policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, sex, religion, marital status, age, gender, national origin, ancestry, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, veteran status, military service, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, genetic information, medical (including genetic characteristics or cancer diagnosis), actual or perceived sexual orientation, or any consideration protected by federal, state or local laws. All such discrimination is prohibited. Additionally, the Company will provide registered domestic partners with all rights and benefits as required by Law. The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 (GINA) prohibits employers from requesting or requiring genetic information of an individual or family member of the individual. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws and providing equal employment opportunities.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Temporary work, For contractors, Local area, Worldwide, Flexible hours,

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