Global Tradeshows Strategy & Execution Leader

Avantor; New York (NY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

Avantor is seeking a Tradeshow Manager to lead strategy, planning, and execution for flagship global tradeshows. You will work with Commercial, Product, Marketing, and partners to create standout experiences that drive engagement and measurable business impact.

The role pairs strategic vision with hands-on operational excellence, ensuring consistent messaging, governance, and high-quality events across multiple regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of progressive experience in trade show, events, marketing, communications, or related agencies.
• Experience 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 experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

Responsibilities

• Strategic tradeshow leadership: recommend participation for global and flagship shows aligned to business objectives and brand strategy.
• Contract negotiation and sponsorships: lead exhibit space, sponsorships, and contracts to maximize value and visibility.
• Portfolio management: manage a portfolio of tradeshows with oversight for regional events.
• Cross-functional coordination: align planning with Commercial, Product, Marketing, Digital, and external partners.
• Logistics and operations: oversee registration, housing, space, shipping, booth assets, and onsite execution.
• Budget ownership: manage budgets, forecasts, and expenditures with transparent reporting.
• Asset and vendor management: direct external agencies and vendors for booth assets and displays.
• Performance measurement and reporting: own post-event ROI, lead metrics, and executive summaries.
• Process excellence: maintain project docs, timelines, and best-practice standards.
• Relationship management: build partnerships with organizers, sponsors, vendors, and stakeholders.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Event management

Negotiation

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Cvent

Microsoft 365

Teams

SharePoint

Job description

Avantor is seeking a Tradeshow Manager to lead strategy, planning, and execution for flagship global tradeshows. You will work with Commercial, Product, Marketing, and partners to create standout experiences that drive engagement and measurable business impact.

The role pairs strategic vision with hands-on operational excellence, ensuring consistent messaging, governance, and high-quality events across multiple regions.