Current Openings
Exciting. Challenging. Rewarding. These are the type of career opportunities Marketplace Events offers to our team members. If you thrive in an environment that encourages accountability, creativity, teamwork, relationship building, customer service and sales and marketing excellence, we encourage you to explore becoming a member of our passionate team.
Marketplace Events is committed to its vision and values. As an employer, we support employees in finding a work/life balance and recognize the importance of a vibrant and dynamic work environment. We are proud that in our 2025 Annual Employee Survey 85% of our employees felt engaged in their work vs. the US national average of only 31% (Gallup research). Most important to us, 98% of our employees said they are proud to work for Marketplace Events and 95% said the work they do is meaningful to them.
If you wish to apply for any opportunities and are interested in joining this type of organization, please forward your application to the HR department by emailing careers@mpeshows.com unless otherwise stated.
We don’t use artificial intelligence (AI) at any point in our job posting or hiring process. All our processes are managed by our HR department.
Exhibit Sales Consultant - Floater
Currently recruiting in the following market (1 job opening available): Indianapolis
This is a remote position working from home in Indianapolis, Indiana. Our team is looking for top talent in the Indianapolis market to work remotely 80/90% of the time and onsite at shows 20/10% of the time. You will work on multiple shows focusing on new business prospecting, we have a strong prospecting database. Selling exhibit space for our premier home shows to businesses in the remodeling, home décor, landscaping and building industries is your primary responsibility. We are proud to offer the highest quality home shows in the market to top-tier home improvement companies. If you have a hunter mentality and are driven to make things happen, this is the job for you!
Official Indianapolis Home Show | January 16-25, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN
Official Indiana Flower + Patio Show | March 14-22, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN
Official Christmas Gift + Hobby Show | November 12-16, 2025 | Indianapolis, IN
Official Central Kentucky Home Show | April 10-12, 2026 | Central Bank Center
Official Louisville Home + Garden Show | January 9-11, 2026 | Kentucky Exposition Center
Key Responsibilities:
- Sell exhibit space in home show(s) and add-on advertising/marketing opportunities via outbound telephone calls
- Make 50–60 sales calls per day to current and prospective clients
- Meet weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals and related targets
- Work in CRM program; document every sales conversation with complete and detailed information, and maintain/update sales database using existing processes
- Develop and maintain relationships with exhibitors to ensure satisfaction and provide excellent service
- Use consumer research to understand attendee demographics and help exhibitors effectively reach their customers
- Continuously seek leads for potential exhibitors from sources like media ads, internet, competitive shows, other Marketplace Events shows, and associations
- Attend appropriate competitive shows/events and follow up on leads promptly
- Source local sponsorship leads
- Understand show features and the marketing/promotional plan and apply this knowledge in sales efforts
- Attend weekly video chats and occasional in-person meetings with manager, team, and/or clients, plus the annual in-person company meeting
- Provide on-site floor management during the show and assist with coordination of move-in/move-out
- Bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the sales team; willing to work flexible hours as needed
- Make collection calls as needed
- Travel to company meetings, shows, and training
- Other duties as required
Knowledge and Abilities:
- 2+ years of proven sales experience required, preferably in a telephone-based, inside sales, outbound calling environment
- College or university degree preferred
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office required
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills required
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and meet conflicting deadlines
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and stress management skills
- Experience in events, including home shows, is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary + monthly commission
- Subsidized health, dental and vision benefits and 401k plan with 3% employer match
- Generous paid time off program, four weeks per calendar year
- A high-energy culture that rewards success
- Flexible remote work environment
- Employee Assistance Program
This position reports to the Show Manager.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@mpeshows.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest. No phone calls or agencies, please.
We don’t use artificial intelligence (AI) at any point in our job posting or hiring process. All our processes are managed by our HR department.
Exhibit Sales Consultant - Floater
Currently recruiting in the following market (1 job opening available): Orlando
This is a remote position working from home in Orlando, Florida. Our team is looking for top talent in the Orlando market to work remotely 80/90% of the time and onsite at shows 20/10% of the time. You will work on multiple shows focusing on new business prospecting, we have a strong prospecting database. Selling exhibit space for our premier home shows to businesses in the remodeling, home décor, landscaping and building industries is your primary responsibility. We are proud to offer the highest quality home shows in the market to top-tier home improvement companies. If you have a hunter mentality and are driven to make things happen, this is the job for you!
Key Responsibilities:
- Sell exhibit space in home show(s) and add-on advertising/marketing opportunities via outbound telephone calls
- Make 50–60 sales calls per day to current and prospective clients
- Meet weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals and related targets
- Work in CRM program; document every sales conversation with complete and detailed information, and maintain/update sales database using existing processes
- Develop and maintain relationships with exhibitors to ensure satisfaction and provide excellent service
- Use consumer research to understand attendee demographics and help exhibitors effectively reach their customers
- Continuously seek leads for potential exhibitors from sources like media ads, internet, competitive shows, other Marketplace Events shows, and associations
- Attend appropriate competitive shows/events and follow up on leads promptly
- Source local sponsorship leads
- Understand show features and the marketing/promotional plan and apply this knowledge in sales efforts
- Attend weekly video chats and occasional in-person meetings with manager, team, and/or clients, plus the annual in-person company meeting
- Provide on-site floor management during the show and assist with coordination of move-in/move-out
- Bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the sales team; willing to work flexible hours as needed
- Make collection calls as needed
- Travel to company meetings, shows, and training
- Other duties as required
Knowledge and Abilities:
- 2+ years of proven sales experience required, preferably in a telephone-based, inside sales, outbound calling environment
- College or university degree preferred
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office required
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills required
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and meet conflicting deadlines
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and stress management skills
- Experience in events, including home shows, is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary + monthly commission
- Subsidized health, dental and vision benefits and 401k plan with 3% employer match
- Generous paid time off program, four weeks per calendar year
- A high-energy culture that rewards success
- Flexible remote work environment
- Employee Assistance Program
This position reports to the Group Manager.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@mpeshows.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest. No phone calls or agencies, please.
We don’t use artificial intelligence (AI) at any point in our job posting or hiring process. All our processes are managed by our HR department.
Exhibit Sales Consultant
Currently recruiting in the following market (1 job opening available): Kansas City, Omaha
This is a remote position working from home in Kansas City, Missouri or Omaha, Nebraska. Our team is looking for top talent in the Kansas City or Omaha markets to work remotely 90% of the time and onsite at shows /10% of the time. We provide you your own territory along with a robust customer base. Selling exhibit space for our Holiday Boutiques in Des Moines, Omaha, and Kansas City to businesses in the retail industry is your primary responsibility. We are proud to offer the highest quality shows in the market to top-tier companies. This position is responsible for selling exhibit space via telephone for 3 shopping shows in Des Moines, Omaha and Kansas City. If you have a hunter mentality and are driven to make things happen, this is the job for you!
Omaha Holiday Boutique | November 14-16, 2025 | CHI Health Center
Official Des Moines Holiday Boutique | November 7-9, 2025 | EMC Expo Center
Kansas City Holiday Boutique | November 20-23, 2025 | Overland Park Convention Center
Key Responsibilities:
- Sell exhibit space in home show(s) and add-on advertising/marketing opportunities via outbound telephone calls
- Make 50–60 sales calls per day to current and prospective clients
- Meet weekly, monthly, and annual sales goals and related targets
- Work in CRM program; document every sales conversation with complete and detailed information, and maintain/update sales database using existing processes
- Develop and maintain relationships with exhibitors to ensure satisfaction and provide excellent service
- Use consumer research to understand attendee demographics and help exhibitors effectively reach their customers
- Continuously seek leads for potential exhibitors from sources like media ads, internet, competitive shows, other Marketplace Events shows, and associations
- Attend appropriate competitive shows/events and follow up on leads promptly
- Source local sponsorship leads
- Understand show features and the marketing/promotional plan and apply this knowledge in sales efforts
- Attend weekly video chats and occasional in-person meetings with manager, team, and/or clients, plus the annual in-person company meeting
- Provide on-site floor management during the show and assist with coordination of move-in/move-out
- Bring energy, enthusiasm, and commitment to the sales team; willing to work flexible hours as needed
- Make collection calls as needed
- Travel to company meetings, shows, and training
- Other duties as required
Knowledge and Abilities:
- 2+ years of proven sales experience required, preferably in a telephone-based, inside sales, outbound calling environment
- College or university degree preferred
- Solid knowledge of Microsoft Office required
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills required
- Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and meet conflicting deadlines
- Self-starter with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
- High level of emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and stress management skills
- Experience in events, including home shows, is a plus
Benefits:
- Competitive base salary + monthly commission
- Subsidized health, dental and vision benefits and 401k plan with 3% employer match
- Generous paid time off program, four weeks per calendar year
- A high-energy culture that rewards success
- Flexible remote work environment
- Employee Assistance Program
This position reports to the Group Manager.
To apply for this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume to careers@mpeshows.com.
We thank all applicants for their interest. No phone calls or agencies, please.
We don’t use artificial intelligence (AI) at any point in our job posting or hiring process. All our processes are managed by our HR department.
