Trade Show and Event Manager

Location: Remote/In-Office/Hybrid

About Us: 

Bushbalm is The Bikini Line Skincare Experts, on a mission to be the go-to solution for ingrown hairs, dark spots, and razor bumps—everywhere on the body. We create effective, results-driven products that help people feel confident in their skin, from the bikini line to underarms and beyond.

Born in Ottawa, we’ve grown from a bold idea to one of the city’s most exciting startups—securing a deal on Dragons’ Den and ranking among Ottawa’s fastest-growing companies. With a powerhouse eCommerce presence, a rapidly expanding retail footprint, and a strong network of waxing professionals, we’re disrupting the skincare industry in a big way. At Bushbalm, you’ll join a fast-moving, passionate team where innovation, collaboration, and career growth go hand in hand. If you're ready to make an impact, we’d love to meet you!

Why Join Bushbalm?

• Be part of a rapidly growing and innovative skincare brand making waves in the beauty industry.
• Work in a collaborative and fun environment that values creativity and fresh ideas.
• Gain strong opportunities for career growth and professional development.
• Help expand a brand that is available in Ulta Beauty locations nationwide and 17,000+ waxing salons.

About the Role:

The Trade Show and Events Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing Bushbalm's participation in trade shows, conferences, educational and retail events. This role will own the event experience from start to finish, ensuring every touchpoint reflects the Bushbalm brand while driving awareness, customer acquisition, and business growth.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and has a passion for creating memorable brand experiences.

The Trade Show and Event Manager is a new role. It will be reporting directly to the Senior Sales Manager.

The starting salary range for this position is $80,000 to $90,000 CAD. 

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage Bushbalm's annual trade show and event calendar.

• Identify and evaluate new event opportunities that align with company objectives.

• Manage event timelines, deliverables, and post-event reporting.

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of trade shows, regional trainings, conferences, and industry events.

• Coordinate booth design, signage, displays, promotional materials, and product sampling programs.

• Oversee shipping, logistics, inventory management, and event setup/teardown.

• Ensure all events are executed on time, within budget, and aligned with brand standards.

• Work closely with the Marketing team to develop engaging event experiences.

• Support the creation of event-specific marketing campaigns and promotional materials.

• Ensure consistent brand representation across all event touchpoints.

• Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective execution.

• Track event performance, lead generation, sales impact, and ROI.

• Prepare post-event reports with recommendations for future improvements.

• Negotiate contracts and pricing with vendors and event partners.

• Coordinate internal event staffing and schedules.

Who You Are:

• 3+ years of experience in trade show management, event marketing, or related roles.

• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing large-scale events.

• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and event logistics.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.

• Proficiency with project management tools [Monday.com, Hubspot] and Google Workspace.

• Willingness to travel and work evenings and weekends as required.

Nice to haves

• Experience in beauty, skincare, wellness, or consumer packaged goods (CPG).

• Experience working with retail partners and industry trade shows.

• Familiarity with event analytics and ROI measurement.

Perks & Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.

• Flexible work environment (remote/hybrid options where applicable).

• Health and wellness benefits, including a lifestyle spending account.

• Professional development opportunities to support career growth.

• Free access to our award-winning products.

• Inclusive and dynamic company culture with team-building events

Join us in redefining body care and making an impact in the beauty industry!

At Bushbalm, we believe in a people-first hiring experience. We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) to screen, evaluate, rank, or make decisions about candidates at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications are reviewed by members of our hiring team, and hiring decisions are made by people based on each candidate's qualifications, experience, and overall fit for the role. We are committed to providing a fair and transparent recruitment experience for every applicant.

Bushbalm is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible workplace where all employees and applicants are treated with dignity and respect. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA), accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation during the hiring process, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs.