Global Tradeshows Lead: Strategy, Sponsorships & Execution

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

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a strategic Tradeshow Manager to lead flagship shows globally. You will drive strategy, planning, execution, and measurement while coordinating with commercial, product, marketing, and external partners to deliver elevated experiences.

This role combines leadership with hands-on operations and a focus on measurable impact. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong cross-functional influence, budget discipline, and a track record of successful large-scale events in healthcare/biotech

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years progressive experience in trade show, events, marketing, communications, or related agency environments.
• Demonstrated success leading end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale, third-party tradeshows.
• Strong contract negotiation, budget management, reporting, and project management capabilities.
• Proven cross-functional leadership within matrixed organizations.
• Healthcare, biotech, pharmaceutical, or bioprocess industry experience preferred.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, planning, execution, and measurement of Avantor's flagship tradeshows.
• Manage exhibit space contracts, 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, Communications, and external partners.
• Oversee registration, housing, meeting space, shipping, booth assets, hospitality, and lead retrieval on-site.
• Own post-event reporting, ROI analysis, and attendee feedback.
• Create and maintain project documentation, timelines, and best-practice standards.
• Build trusted partnerships with organizers, sponsors, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Contract negotiation

Portfolio management

Cross-functional leadership

Logistics management

Budget management

Vendor management

Performance measurement

Process excellence

Relationship management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

C4C

Cvent

iCapture

Job description

Avantor is seeking a strategic Tradeshow Manager to lead flagship shows globally. You will drive strategy, planning, execution, and measurement while coordinating with commercial, product, marketing, and external partners to deliver elevated experiences.

This role combines leadership with hands-on operations and a focus on measurable impact. Ideal candidates demonstrate strong cross-functional influence, budget discipline, and a track record of successful large-scale events in healthcare/biotech