Tradeshow Warehouse Manager

Role: Tradeshow Warehouse Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time
Location: Vista, CA

Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly organized Tradeshow Warehouse Manager to oversee end-to-end warehouse and logistics operations supporting trade show and exhibition events. This role will manage inventory, shipping/receiving, transportation coordination, staff supervision, and process optimization to ensure timely and accurate delivery of materials for events. The ideal candidate will bring strong warehouse leadership experience, logistics coordination expertise, and a continuous improvement mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

• Warehouse Operations: Manage all warehouse activities including inventory control, shipping, receiving, order fulfillment, and storage organization

• Logistics Coordination: Plan and coordinate transportation, freight, and delivery schedules for trade show materials and exhibits

• Team Leadership: Supervise warehouse staff including hiring, training, scheduling, performance management, and day-to-day oversight

• Inventory Management: Oversee procurement, inventory control, demand planning, and replenishment of trade show materials

• Vendor & 3PL Coordination: Manage third-party logistics providers, freight carriers, and shipping partners

• Process Improvement: Identify and implement operational improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure adherence to forklift safety regulations, warehouse safety standards, and shipping procedures

• Reporting & Analytics: Monitor budgets, analyze supply chain performance, and report operational metrics

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with production planning and internal teams to ensure timely event execution

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of direct trade show warehouse experience (MANDATORY)

• Proven experience in warehouse operations or logistics supervision

• Forklift Certification required

• Strong experience in transportation management and freight coordination

• Experience in inventory control, shipping/receiving, and warehouse operations

• Leadership experience managing warehouse teams (hiring, training, scheduling, performance management)

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills in a fast-paced environment

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

• Knowledge of safety compliance in warehouse and logistics environments

• Ability to manage deadlines and coordinate multiple shipments and events

• Must be comfortable working onsite full-time in Vista, CA
  
  Benefits:
  Health Insurance, 401(k), 401(k) Matching, Relocation Assistance

W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.

We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.

Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.

We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.

We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.

Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.

As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.