Cal Cook
Founder of EXHIBITRECRUITER | EVENTRECRUITER, the only executive search firm built exclusively for the exhibit and experiential industry since 1998.
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About
Are you searching for top talent or looking for the best jobs in the exhibit industry?
EXHIBITRECRUITER | EVENTRECRUITER is the premier executive search firm built exclusively for the face-to-face marketing sector. Since 1998, we have maintained a strict focus with zero drift, connecting elite professionals with leading exhibit houses and experiential marketing agencies nationwide.
As the go-to recruiters in the experiential industry, we specialize in placing top-tier talent across all critical sectors:
- Design & Production: Experiential Designers, 3D Exhibit Designers, Graphic Designers
- Management & Operations: Account Management, Project Management, Operations, Estimating
- Executive Leadership: Account Directors, VP of Sales, Creative Directors
Why Leading Exhibit Houses & Experiential Agencies Trust Us
With over 1,542 successful placements and an industry-leading 93% twelve-month retention rate, more than 350 companies trust us to navigate the unique demands of trade show, exhibit, and live event marketing.- For Employers: Whether you are an exhibit house searching for your next Account Director or an experiential agency scaling your production team, our deep network and proprietary compensation data guarantee faster, more accurate hires.
- For Candidates: If you are a professional seeking your next career move, we grant you direct access to exclusive, unadvertised jobs in the exhibit industry.
Experience
Founder & Principal Recruiter | Exhibit & Experiential Industry Executive Search | EXHIBITRECRUITER | EVENTRECRUITER | 1998 - Present
- Built and operate the premier executive search firm focused exclusively on connecting top talent with elite jobs in the exhibit industry and experiential marketing space. Serve as the leading recruiter in the experiential industry, directing nationwide candidate sourcing, client relationships, and specialized talent acquisition strategy for exhibit houses and experiential agencies.
- Industry-Leading Placements: Successfully completed 1,542+ professional placements with an exceptional 93% twelve-month retention rate across 350+ client companies nationwide.
- Full-Lifecycle Executive Search: Source and place top-tier talent across all core functions, including Account Management, 3D/Experiential Design, Project Management, Production, Operations, and Estimating.
- Proprietary Market Intelligence: Developed the ER Report, a definitive industry compensation and role intelligence resource tracking data across 27 distinct positions unique to trade show and experiential marketing.
- Unrivaled Subject Matter Expertise: Maintain a 27+ year, single-industry focus with zero category drift, positioning the firm as the ultimate strategic partner for trade show exhibit fabrication and live event staffing.
