Global Tradeshows Lead: Strategy, Execution & Impact

Avantor; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a seasoned Tradeshow Manager to lead our flagship tradeshows across global markets. You will drive strategy, planning, execution, and measurement, partnering with Commercial, Product, Marketing, and executive stakeholders to deliver elevated show experiences and tangible business impact.

You will own budgets, negotiate sponsorships, manage a diverse portfolio of events, and implement best-practice standards to continuously improve processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in trade show, events, or related environments.
• Experience leading end-to-end planning of large-scale, third-party tradeshows.
• Strong contract negotiation, budget management, and project management skills.
• Proven cross-functional leadership within matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop recommendations for participation in global and flagship shows aligned to business objectives.
• Lead negotiation of exhibit space, sponsorships, and event contracts to maximize value.
• Independently manage a portfolio of tradeshows with governance for regional events.
• Coordinate planning with Commercial, Product, Marketing, Digital, and external partners.
• Oversee logistics such as registration, housing, show services, and booth assets.
• Own post-event reporting, ROI analysis, and attendee feedback.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Contract negotiation

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Logistics operations

Budget management

Vendor management

Performance metrics

Process improvement

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

C4C

Cvent

iCapture

Job description

Avantor is seeking a seasoned Tradeshow Manager to lead our flagship tradeshows across global markets. You will drive strategy, planning, execution, and measurement, partnering with Commercial, Product, Marketing, and executive stakeholders to deliver elevated show experiences and tangible business impact.

You will own budgets, negotiate sponsorships, manage a diverse portfolio of events, and implement best-practice standards to continuously improve processes and reporting.