Staff your trade show booth with experienced, professional event staff. From CES in Las Vegas to NRF in New York, RentAHuman provides booth staff, brand ambassadors, product demonstrators, and lead capture specialists for conventions and expos nationwide.
From $30/hr · Background-checked · $1M insured · All convention cities
Your trade show booth is a significant investment. Between the booth space, design, travel, marketing materials, and technology, most companies spend $10,000 to $100,000 or more per trade show. The staff working your booth can make or break your return on that investment. Engaging, knowledgeable, professional booth staff attract more visitors, capture more leads, deliver more product demonstrations, and generate more pipeline than underprepared or understaffed booths.
RentAHuman connects you with experienced trade show professionals who know how to work a convention floor. They understand how to draw attendees into your booth, engage them in meaningful conversations, qualify leads on the spot, scan badges efficiently, and keep energy high throughout long show days. Many of our trade show staff have worked dozens or even hundreds of shows across industries including technology, healthcare, consumer electronics, automotive, retail, and manufacturing.
Unlike traditional trade show staffing agencies that charge premium rates with 40-60% markups, RentAHuman offers transparent pricing with only an 8% platform fee. You hire directly, brief your own team, and pay fair rates that attract top talent. Workers on RentAHuman keep 92% of their earnings, which means you get motivated, high-caliber staff who take pride in their performance.
Whether you need two booth staff for a small regional show or a team of twenty for a major international convention, RentAHuman scales to your needs. Post your trade show staffing requirements in 60 seconds, get matched with experienced professionals in your show city, and make your next trade show your most productive one yet.
Welcome attendees to your booth, initiate conversations, qualify interest, and direct visitors to the right team members or demo stations.
Deliver polished product demos and presentations. Experienced with tech products, software platforms, physical products, and interactive displays.
Scan badges, collect contact information, qualify leads with targeted questions, and enter data into your CRM or lead management system.
Represent your brand with enthusiasm and professionalism. Engage attendees, distribute materials, create social content, and build brand awareness.
Draw foot traffic to your booth from the show floor. Experienced with crowd engagement techniques, games, giveaways, and presentation scheduling.
Manage event registration desks, welcome attendees, distribute badges and materials, and provide hospitality services.
RentAHuman has experienced trade show staff ready in every major convention city. Here are our top trade show markets and the events they host:
Key Events
CES, SEMA, ConExpo, MAGIC, HIMSS, Money 20/20, InfoComm
Venues
LVCC, Mandalay Bay, Sands Expo, Wynn
Key Events
IAAPA, InfoComm, HIMSS, ICSC, PGA Show
Venues
Orange County Convention Center, Gaylord Palms
Key Events
NRF, Pack Expo, RSNA, IMTS, IFT
Venues
McCormick Place, Navy Pier
Key Events
NRF Big Show, Toy Fair, ICFF, BookExpo
Venues
Javits Center, Pier 36
Key Events
RSA Conference, GDC, Dreamforce, TechCrunch Disrupt
Venues
Moscone Center
Key Events
NAMM, Natural Products Expo West, WonderCon
Venues
Anaheim Convention Center
Rates are per worker, per hour. 8% platform fee applies. No agency markups, no minimums, no contracts. Workers keep 92% of earnings.
For a typical 3-day trade show with 2 booth staff working 8-hour days, budget approximately $1,500-$2,400 total including platform fees. Compare that to traditional agencies charging $3,000-$5,000+ for the same staffing. RentAHuman saves you 40-60% while providing the same quality of experienced trade show professionals.
RentAHuman provides booth staff (greeters, engagers), brand ambassadors, product demonstrators, lead capture specialists, registration staff, crowd gatherers, AV and tech support, hospitality hosts, and emcees. You can hire one person or a full team.
Trade show staff rates range from $30-$50/hr depending on the role, experience level, and market. Booth greeters start around $30/hr, experienced product demonstrators are $35-$45/hr, and specialized roles like emcees or bilingual staff are $40-$50/hr. Only 8% platform fee on top.
For major trade shows (CES, NRF, SXSW), book 2-4 weeks ahead as demand is high. For smaller regional shows, 1-2 weeks is usually sufficient. Last-minute bookings are possible but availability may be limited in popular trade show cities.
Yes. Las Vegas is our strongest trade show market. We staff events at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Mandalay Bay, Sands Expo, Wynn, and all major Vegas venues. CES, SEMA, ConExpo, MAGIC, and hundreds of other shows are covered.
Yes. Provide a detailed brief, product sheets, talking points, and if possible a short training video. Experienced trade show staff are quick learners who are skilled at engaging attendees and communicating key product benefits.
Yes. RentAHuman has trade show staff available in all major convention cities including Las Vegas, Orlando, Chicago, New York, San Francisco, Anaheim, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Boston, and 200+ other cities.
Absolutely. Our staff are experienced with all major lead capture systems including badge scanners, QR code readers, lead retrieval apps, and manual lead forms. Provide your equipment and a brief tutorial, and they will handle the rest.
Staff dress professionally in black or business casual attire by default. If you have branded polos, uniforms, or specific dress code requirements, provide them to your team before the show. Many exhibitors provide branded apparel for booth consistency.