Global Tradeshows Lead: Strategy, Execution & ROI

Avantor; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 98,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Tradeshow Manager to lead strategic planning and execution of flagship tradeshows worldwide, partnering with Commercial, Product, Marketing, Digital, and executive stakeholders to deliver elevated brand experiences and measurable ROI.

You will own negotiations, budgets, logistics, and performance reporting while standardizing processes and driving continuous improvement across global events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5-7 years of progressive experience in trade shows or events.
• Experience leading end-to-end planning for large, third-party tradeshows.
• Strong contract negotiation, budgeting, reporting, and PM capabilities.
• Proven cross-functional leadership in matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop recommendations for participation in global flagship shows aligned to business objectives.
• Lead sponsorships and exhibit space negotiations to maximize value and cost efficiency.
• Independently manage a portfolio of tradeshows with governance for regional events.
• Coordinate planning with Commercial, Product, Marketing, Digital, and external partners.
• Oversee registration, housing, space, shipping, show services, booths, and hospitality.
• Own post-event reporting, ROI analysis, and lead metrics.
• Create and maintain project documentation, timelines, and standards.
• Build partnerships with organizers, sponsors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Budget management

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

Cvent

iCapture

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Tradeshow Manager to lead strategic planning and execution of flagship tradeshows worldwide, partnering with Commercial, Product, Marketing, Digital, and executive stakeholders to deliver elevated brand experiences and measurable ROI.

You will own negotiations, budgets, logistics, and performance reporting while standardizing processes and driving continuous improvement across global events.