Merchandise Mart Career Site

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.

M/F/D/V

Sales & Marketing Coordinator - Cleveland (Cleveland Medical Mart)

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 11:22:00 GMT

Position Summary

This individual is responsible for supporting the sales and marketing efforts of the Cleveland Medical Mart team.

Duties include:

Provide exceptional administrative support and other miscellaneous assigned duties.
Develop relationships with key exhibitors through telephone/e-mail correspondence.
Accurate reporting of all financial transactions between the exhibitors and MMPI.
Manage and oversee all processes related to the collection, accounting, and reporting of payments for booth space.
Maintain prospect database to organize sales efforts.
Research potential medical industry shows for sales people to prospect.
Assist with the execution of the Cleveland Medical Mart marketing plan.
Assist with the planning and execution of all events held at the Cleveland Medical Mart.
Other duties as assigned

Director of Marketing - Art (MMPC Expositions, ULC - Vancouver)

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 18:06:00 GMT

THE POSITION

Located in our Vancouver offices, the Marketing Director 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

Project Director - Contruction Services (Cleveland) (Cleveland Medical Mart)

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 10:51:00 GMT

Project Director

MMPI currently seeks a Project Director to serve as the development/construction manager for the Cleveland Convention Center and Medical Mart project in Cleveland, OH.. Position will be based in Cleveland.

Responsibilities include:

Day to day management of complex large scale, design-build project
Complete from concept design to final occupancy.
Manage complex relationships in a public/private partnership
Manage large teams of consultants including architects, structural engineers, and MEP engineers.
Manage construction activities from the owner’s perspective, maintaining schedules and ensuring quality.
Provide daily on-site evaluations of construction activities; conduct random safety checks; ensure that construction submittals are properly evaluated, reviewed, and submitted.
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.
Negotiate contracts and change orders with contractors.
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.
Other duties as assigned

Security Officer - Washington Design Center Oct 2009 (Washington Design Center - Wash, DC)

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:51:00 GMT

Position Summary This person will assist in the security and safety of the Washington Design Center and the persons thereon. Duties include: � Patrolling the entire Merchandise Mart. � Conducting safety/security inspections and taking action on findings. � Directing and controlling vehicular traffic and parking. � Assisting tenants, visitors and other persons with courtesy duties. � Writing incident reports when needed. � Performing various 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