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NMADA Convention Staffing. Make Every Dealer Introduction Count.

Put a prepared host at your sponsor table. Book Albuquerque event talent for dealer greetings, introductions and organized follow-up at the NMADA Convention.

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NMADA Convention 2026 staffing

NMADA Convention staffing helps your company stay approachable while your representatives build relationships with New Mexico dealers. The New Mexico Automotive Dealers Association’s 2026 convention takes place September 21–22 at Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque. TSM supplies sponsor-table hosts, promotional models and brand ambassadors for companies participating in the event. This is an association gathering with exhibit tables, business sessions and networking. Plan for personal introductions and repeat conversations. A host who recognizes a returning attendee, remembers the company contact they met and keeps the table covered can support a stronger sponsor presence than a pitch aimed at every person passing by.

“A major show is a short window with a lot riding on it, and your booth staff decides how much of that crowd you actually reach. I have watched two exhibitors with the same booth get completely different results because one team engaged people and the other waited to be approached. The right staff turns foot traffic into conversations and conversations into leads. That is the whole game on a show floor, and it is what we train our talent to do.” Caryn Hanna, Owner of TSM Agency
Event details

NMADA Convention 2026 at a glance

Dates
Sep 21–Sep 22, 2026
Days
Monday-Tuesday
Show hours
Exhibit-table opening hours are not separately published in the official convention schedule. Confirm your sponsor coverage windows; quote times are intentionally blank.
Venue
Sandia Resort & Casino
Address
30 Rainbow Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87113
Event type
Automotive dealerships convention and exhibition
Official site
www.nmada.org
Why it matters

What NMADA Convention 2026 asks of an exhibitor

Dealer relationships need context. A visitor may run a dealership, oversee a department or represent a partner business. Our recommended opening is a brief introduction followed by a question about their responsibility and interest. That gives your representative a useful starting point. The published agenda also includes a closed legal update for auto dealer members, so your staffing plan must respect the difference between sponsor access and member-only programming. Do not assume a convention badge grants entry everywhere.

Staffing brief

NMADA Convention 2026 staffing brief

Send your sponsor entitlements, table location, meeting contact and a short description of the customers you serve. Explain which attendee roles should meet each representative and how to record an introduction. Confirm the actual table-coverage windows with NMADA: the public program lists sessions and setup periods, but does not establish separate exhibit-table opening hours.

Front of the booth

Trade show models for NMADA Convention 2026

A polished table host gives attendees an easy way to engage without interrupting an ongoing dealer conversation. TSM trade show models can welcome visitors, introduce your company, offer approved literature and signal the appropriate account representative. At an association convention, tone matters. We brief talent to use a conversational approach, recognize when someone is heading into a session and suggest a convenient return rather than blocking their path with a lengthy presentation.

Traffic & attention

Promotional models for NMADA Convention 2026

Use promotional support for the sponsorship you actually purchased. Talent can explain an approved giveaway, keep printed materials organized and invite an interested attendee to your table. A small display benefits from consistent coverage and a clear message. Avoid filling limited table space with materials nobody is managing. If your company plans an activation during the reception, confirm the organizer’s approval, location and working hours before adding it to the assignment.

Brand & message

Brand ambassadors for NMADA Convention 2026

Your ambassador should know the difference between introducing a dealership solution and advising a dealer. Brief staff on your approved service description, ideal customer and handoff contact. Product terms, financial arrangements and legal questions belong with your qualified representatives. We can capture what a dealer wants to discuss and arrange the next conversation without asking talent to improvise an answer. This keeps the introduction accurate and gives your team a clear record of the opportunity.

The operational team

Full booth staffing for NMADA Convention 2026

For a sponsor table, start with the functions you need covered: greeting, introductions, materials and follow-up notes. Add a coordinator if your own team has appointments or a separate approved activation. Request Albuquerque-area talent so TSM can check local availability and reduce travel coordination. Share the resort arrival instructions, table number and mobile contact before the assignment. Setup, catering and resort operations remain with the appropriate venue or event providers; our scope is brand representation and attendee engagement.

Why TSM

Why exhibitors book TSM for NMADA Convention 2026

Local talent. Crews sourced in Albuquerque - no airfare, hotels, or per-diems on your invoice.
Trained before the doors open. Every booking is briefed on your products, message, and the one action you want from each visitor.
One account executive. A single point of contact scopes the team, coordinates the booking, and keeps the talent prepared to support your floor team.
Vetted & reliable. Woman-owned since 2005, rated 5.0 on Google, with talent that shows up and performs.

A booth that's professionally staffed open-to-close at NMADA Convention 2026 - and a clean lead list when the show ends.

Why brands trust us

Why brands trust TSM Agency

Woman-Owned

A woman-owned talent agency co-founded by Caryn Hanna, a former professional model.

Founded 2005

More than 20 years of trade show and event staffing experience.

2,000+

Events Staffed

More than 2,000 trade shows, conventions, and promotional events staffed across the United States.

2,000+

Talent Network

Over 2,000 experienced trade show models, brand ambassadors, and promotional staff across 25+ U.S. cities.

5.0

Rated on Google

Rated 5.0 stars on Google Reviews based on verified client feedback.

MPI Member

A member of Meeting Professionals International (MPI), the largest global community of meeting and event professionals.

$1 Million Insurance Coverage

Fully insured with $1M per occurrence and $2M aggregate general liability. Certificates of insurance available on request.

25+

City Markets

Local talent in every major U.S. convention city, eliminating travel expenses, with staff who know the venue.

How it works

How it works

Three steps to a fully staffed NMADA Convention 2026 booth.

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Step 01

Send your show & booth

Tell us your booth size, dates, and the roles you need. Most quotes come back fast.

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Step 02

Choose your team

Select your talent from our curated recommendations - we recommend, you choose - and we brief them on your brand.

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Step 03

Your team leads on site

Your talent arrives briefed, ready to support your booth, and works through the close of the show.

FAQ

NMADA Convention 2026 staffing FAQs

The convention is September 21–22, 2026 at Sandia Resort & Casino, 30 Rainbow Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87113. The organizer’s hotel block covers a wider period; those room-block dates are not the convention dates.

The official agenda does not separately publish exhibit-table opening hours. We prefill the confirmed convention dates and leave times for your approved sponsor schedule, rather than treating setup or session hours as booth hours.

The published Monday legal update is a closed session for auto dealer members only. Confirm all access with NMADA. Talent assigned to your sponsor table should not be assumed eligible for member-only sessions.

A professional host or brand ambassador can welcome dealers, identify their role, introduce your representative and organize follow-up requests. The assignment should support personal business conversations and the space available at your table.

Yes. Provide approved talking points and a clear way to contact your representative. The host can acknowledge new visitors and arrange a return time while your team finishes an existing conversation.

Yes, if your participation and activation are permitted by the organizer. List reception coverage separately and explain the task. Public reception programming does not automatically extend your table-staffing assignment.

Capture the dealership, attendee role, topic of interest, representative introduced and agreed next step. Your staff can use your approved lead form or notes workflow without collecting unnecessary information.

No. TSM provides promotional talent and brand-engagement support. Arrange furniture, freight, exhibit labor and food or beverage service with the responsible event and venue providers.

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