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SME is an association committed to promoting and supporting the manufacturing industry. We offer an unmatched breadth of support and resources for manufacturers. SME offers the top manufacturing technology resources and news and produces the industry’s most valuable events. We deliver leading training and development solutions for your workforce. Our student outreach and scholarship programs help attract and empower manufacturing’s next generation. And our member community is the most prestigious and experienced in the business. We believe that a thriving manufacturing sector is vital to a healthy economy and provides rewarding careers, and we work to strengthen this industry. 

SME Offers Excellent Benefits for Our Employees, including:

  • Generous paid time off
  • Paid holidays
  • Employee assistance program
  • Flexible work hours
  • Casual attire
  • Summer hours

In Addition -

Employees in the US are also offered:

  • PPO and HSA Medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, life insurance, telemedicine
  • 403(b) retirement savings plan with employer match and contributions
  • Company paid short- and long-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Wellness reimbursement

** SME is an Equal Opportunity Employer **

* Open to Remote Work *

 

Employees in Canada are also offered:

  • Company paid - Extended Medical, Pharmacy, Paramedical, Dental, and Vision Insurance; Employee and Dependent Life Insurance; and Short Term Disability
  • Defined Contribution Pension Plan with generous matching
  • Health Club Membership Reimbursement

 

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Jan 11, 2026  
Account Representative II (Events - US)
Description Responsible for the sale and management of a portfolio of products and services including tradeshows, events, media, sponsorship, and advertising. The Account Representative II will prospect new accounts and renew current accounts equally. This position plays an integral role in supporting SME's presence and exhibitor relationships for FABTECH, the leading event for metal forming, fabricating, welding, and finishing along with other premier events. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Promote and sell new and existing exhibitor accounts Research and identify new prospect opportunities using technology tools, social media, newsfeeds, and other methods. Research and identify key contacts within new accounts. Cross-sell accounts into additional SME events and up-sell accounts into additional products offerings including sponsorships. Provide exceptional customer service to account base. Maintain a complete electronic record of sales activity in company CRM system...
SME Southfield, MI, USA Full-Time
Jan 04, 2026  
Sales Operations Manager (Events)
Description Manages functions essential to the overall productivity of the Sales Team. These include planning, reporting, forecasting, quota setting, performance metrics, territory analysis/ alignment and sales administration. Responsible for the overall effectiveness of the sales organization. The Sales Operations Manager provides strategic analysis of the sales objectives and the team's results. In addition, this position provides input and recommendations to improve all sales processes including exhibit space, sponsorship and rebook programs designed to achieve overall sales growth. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Oversees the Sales Team while also personally managing a portfolio of high-value key accounts, driving revenue growth and ensuring strategic alignment across both team and individual efforts. Designs, implements, and manages sales forecasting, planning, and budgeting process, establishing high levels of quality and accuracy. Coordinates planning activities with other...
SME Southfield, MI, USA Full-Time
Dec 14, 2025  
Manager, Creative & Office Services
Description Responsible for managing the development and execution of graphic design strategies in production of media to support business units and goals of the organization. Responsible for managing the preparation of project schedules, production specifications, project estimates, and status updates. Ensure quality and the delivery of materials in a timely manner. Manages performance and development of Creative staff and department operations. Overall responsibility for the operations of the Office Services Department. MAJOR FUNCTIONS: Monitor departmental workload scheduling and outsourcing activities; implement and monitor accurate job billing/tracking/pricing metrics to provide prompt, high quality, cost effective graphic design, print and mail services to the organization. Design and produce commercial quality graphic design work for both print and digital mediums. Act as creative director, providing graphic input and advice both to Creative staff and...
SME Southfield, MI, USA Full-Time
Nov 17, 2025  
Northeast Client Executive
Description Open Client Executive Opportunities: Northeast Territory: Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, and Vermont The Client Executive must reside in a state located within their respective territory. The Client Executive (CE) will focus on selling within a given geographical territory generating new opportunities through prospecting, in-person meeting, WebEx sessions, trade shows, etc. The CE will be responsible for generating new business as well as maintaining continuing renewal efforts for a specific set of clients within the region through portfolio, cross selling, and program growth. The job requirements entail completing the necessary sales metrics of sales revenue, prospecting, prospect development, and sales presentations. This role's success is heavily measured by the achievement of all sales metrics (sales revenue, customer retention and incremental growth, product mix, prospecting calls...
SME Cleveland, OH, USA Full-Time