Global Tradeshows Leader: Strategy, Sponsorship & Execution

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

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Tradeshow Manager to lead global flagship shows, combining strategic direction with hands-on execution. You will work with Commercial, Product, Marketing, Digital and executives to deliver elevated experiences that drive brand awareness, engagement and measurable business impact.

You will own end-to-end planning, budgets, vendor contracts, and post-event reporting while standardizing processes and reporting across markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in trade shows, events, marketing, or related environments.
• Proven end-to-end planning and execution of large-scale tradeshows.
• Strong contract negotiation, budget management, reporting, and project management capabilities.
• Cross-functional leadership within matrixed organizations.
• Experience in healthcare/biotech/pharma or bioprocess industries preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop recommendations for participation in global and flagship shows aligned to business objectives and brand strategy.
• Lead negotiations 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, Communications and external partners.
• Oversee registration, housing, booth assets, shipping, show services and onsite execution.
• Manage event budgets, forecasts, and expenditures with transparent reporting.
• Direct external agencies, vendors, and logistics partners to ensure assets and displays are maintained.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Negotiation

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Budgeting

Vendor management

Measurement & reporting

Process improvement

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

C4C

Cvent

iCapture

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Tradeshow Manager to lead global flagship shows, combining strategic direction with hands-on execution. You will work with Commercial, Product, Marketing, Digital and executives to deliver elevated experiences that drive brand awareness, engagement and measurable business impact.

You will own end-to-end planning, budgets, vendor contracts, and post-event reporting while standardizing processes and reporting across markets.