Trade show coordinator vs assistant event coordinator

The differences between trade show coordinators and assistant event coordinators can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. It typically takes 1-2 years to become both a trade show coordinator and an assistant event coordinator. Additionally, a trade show coordinator has an average salary of $38,487, which is higher than the $34,385 average annual salary of an assistant event coordinator.

The top three skills for a trade show coordinator include event logistics, booth space and event planning. The most important skills for an assistant event coordinator are event planning, event logistics, and alumni.

Trade show coordinator vs assistant event coordinator overview

	Trade Show Coordinator	Assistant Event Coordinator
Yearly salary	$38,487	$34,385
Hourly rate	$18.50	$16.53
Growth rate	18%	18%
Number of jobs	27,215	25,508
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Average age	38	38
Years of experience	2	2

What does a trade show coordinator do?

A trade show coordinator is primarily in charge of spearheading and organizing trade shows that allow businesses to showcase their products and services, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently from planning to execution. They are responsible for establishing objectives and budgets, securing sponsors, delegating responsibilities among teams, preparing schedules, and arranging travel accommodation and transportation for the participants. They also perform research and assessments to identify the events' needs and determine potential attendees, reaching out to them for invitation or registration. Additionally, they also lead and empower staff to reach goals, solving issues and concerns should there be any.

What does an assistant event coordinator do?

Assistant event coordinators assist event team leaders in any activities that are delegated to them. They ensure that the event will run smoothly by anticipating any challenges that may arise. Assistant event coordinators help in all the preparation needed for the event. They join planning sessions and come up with the best ways to execute plans. They may conduct venue oculars, scout for suppliers, and coordinate with external providers. They also assist in setting up the venue, managing the event's execution, and packing up after the event.

Trade show coordinator vs assistant event coordinator salary

Trade show coordinators and assistant event coordinators have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Trade Show Coordinator	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average salary	$38,487	$34,385
Salary range	Between $29,000 And $50,000	Between $23,000 And $51,000
Highest paying City	-	-
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Differences between trade show coordinator and assistant event coordinator education

There are a few differences between a trade show coordinator and an assistant event coordinator in terms of educational background:

	Trade Show Coordinator	Assistant Event Coordinator
Most common degree	Bachelor's Degree, 69%	Bachelor's Degree, 74%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	San Diego State University	San Diego State University

Trade show coordinator vs assistant event coordinator demographics

Here are the differences between trade show coordinators' and assistant event coordinators' demographics:

	Trade Show Coordinator	Assistant Event Coordinator
Average age	38	38
Gender ratio	Male, 31.0% Female, 69.0%	Male, 26.6% Female, 73.4%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.5% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.8% Asian, 6.0% White, 61.8% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%	Black or African American, 11.2% Unknown, 4.7% Hispanic or Latino, 16.3% Asian, 5.9% White, 61.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.2%
LGBT Percentage	16%	16%

Differences between trade show coordinator and assistant event coordinator duties and responsibilities

Trade show coordinator example responsibilities.

Manage all SEO and SEM efforts.
Re-Serve and procure all trade show space to achieve maximum ROI.
Manage consumer promotions projects and budget, including FSIs, POS and on-pack promotions.
Manage freight forwarders with careful attention to shipping cost, on time arrival and meeting deadlines.
Manage booth logistics for museum industry conference expos.
Lead copywriting, content development and vision for chamber marketing/advertising collateral, which result in increase readership and activation.

Assistant event coordinator example responsibilities.

Promote and manage business on Facebook page, resulting in customer growth.
Appoint as VIP relations liaison managing all points of communication and event operations, and implementing event marketing strategies.
Lead and manage the Instagram and twitter social media sites, also host numerous interviews with stars and celebrities.
Create invitee list, send out invitations and mange RSVP list.
Create and send out digital invitations, reminders and record RSVP's.
Liaise with sponsors, caterers, and venues to assist in creating unique experiences for celebrity and VIP gifting suites.

Trade show coordinator vs assistant event coordinator skills

Common trade show coordinator skills

Event Logistics, 16%
Booth Space, 14%
Event Planning, 7%
Show Services, 4%
Booth Set-Up, 4%
Event Coordination, 3%

Common assistant event coordinator skills

Event Planning, 17%
Event Logistics, 5%
Alumni, 5%
Event Materials, 4%
Event Space, 4%
Ticket Sales, 4%

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