Verlag Herder GmbH

Trade fair and event manager (m/f/d)

Freiburg
Marketing, Marketing, PR, Advertising, Others
Full-time
Active since: 30.05.2026

As a growing media company for the key life issues of our time, VERLAG HERDER stands for high-quality content and innovative services. Our books, magazines and digital services offer inspiration, guidance and expertise.

Your tasks

  • You will be responsible for the strategic management, planning and implementation of all trade fair and event appearances of our publishing house – including the Frankfurt and Leipzig Book Fairs, didacta, Kirchentag and other trade and public fairs.
  • You will keep an overview of all trade fair and event projects, coordinate project-related teams and ensure coordinated cooperation between all those involved.
  • You will be responsible for all organizational processes relating to our trade fair appearances – from stand construction and logistics to cooperation with external service providers and set-up and dismantling.
  • You manage our trade fair and event projects in a budget and target-oriented manner, evaluating offers and the feasibility of concepts.
  • You plan and coordinate travel, accommodation and personnel assignments and draw up binding stand service and deployment plans.
  • You develop and establish clear processes and standards for trade fair organization and ensure structured preparation and follow-up.

Your qualifications

  • You have completed training or a degree in event management, marketing or have a comparable qualification.
  • You have several years of professional experience in the organization of events, trade fairs or complex projects and are happy to accompany them on site.
  • You work in a structured, reliable and independent manner and are characterized by your strong organizational skills.
  • You see trade fair and event appearances as a team effort and promote clear, reliable and cross-departmental cooperation.
  • You have experience in managing external service providers and coordinating logistical processes.
  • You recognize potential for optimization and enjoy building and developing sustainable structures.

Benefits

  • Flexible working hours – so that you can optimize your personal lifestyle.
  • Attractive additional benefits – from Hansefit and Wellpass to attractive discounts and company events.
  • A modern workplace in one of the most traditional publishing houses in Germany.
  • Appreciation, team spirit and collegiality are our top priorities.
  • Comprehensive onboarding for a successful start in your new working environment.
  • Hybrid working – you work centrally at the site and occasionally flexibly in the mobile office.
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Additional job locations
Freiburg
Entry date
immediately
Contract tye
Full-time
Salary
No specification
Employer Info
Verlag Herder GmbH

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