Manager, Events & Trade Shows

Joint Commission International; Oakbrook (KY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Joint Commission International is seeking a Manager, Events & Trade Shows to plan, coordinate, and execute participation in conferences, trade shows, and industry forums to drive growth and customer engagement. You will partner closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and conference organizers to manage domestic and international presence, including logistics, contracting, and booth management.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, with 5–7 years in event marketing or conference

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality, Event Management, or related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in event marketing, conference management, trade show coordination, or project management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience managing vendors, budgets, and timelines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate planning and execution of industry conferences, trade shows, sponsored events.
• Partner with internal stakeholders and conference organizers to identify and secure sponsorships and speaking opportunities that drive growth and customer engagement.
• Manage contracting process, event timelines, workflows, budgets, registrations, shipping, exhibit logistics and vendor relationships.
• Coordinate exhibit booth requirements, collateral, signage, giveaways, and onsite materials.
• Serve as the primary contact for conference organizers and event partners.
• Coordinate internal planning meetings and maintain project documentation.
• Track and report on event performance metrics.
• Maintain event planning templates, calendars, and project management tools.

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Vendor management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality, Event Management, or related field

Job description

Manager, Events & Trade Shows page is loaded## Manager, Events & Trade Showslocations: Oakbrook Terracetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 5 Days Agojob requisition id: JR100079**Overview**The Manager, Events & Trade Shows is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing the organization's participation in conferences, trade shows, sponsored events and industry forums that support growth and customer engagement.The Manager will partner closely with internal stakeholders, business units, vendors, and conference organizers to manage all aspects of the organization's domestic and international presence at trade shows and events including event execution, contracting, logistics and booth management. The ideal candidate is a highly organized project manager who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys translating strategy into flawless execution.**Key Responsibilities*** Coordinate planning and execution of industry conferences, trade shows, sponsored events.* Partner with internal stakeholders and conference organizers to identify and secure sponsorships and speaking opportunities that drive growth and customer engagement.* Manage contracting process, event timelines, workflows, budgets, registrations, shipping, exhibit logistics and vendor relationships.* Coordinate exhibit booth requirements, collateral, signage, giveaways, and onsite materials.* Serve as the primary point of contact for conference organizers and event partners.* Partner with marketing team, business leaders and subject matter experts to define event goals and support participation strategies.* Coordinate internal planning meetings and maintain project documentation.* Facilitate communication across cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and accountability.* Provide pre- and post-conference summaries to key stakeholders.* Track and report on event performance metrics.* Identify opportunities to improve event effectiveness and attendee experience.* Maintain event planning templates, calendars, and project management tools.* Ensure all events are executed in compliance with organizational policies and brand guidelines.**Qualifications****Required*** Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, Hospitality, Event Management, or related field.* 5-7 years of experience in event marketing, conference management, trade show coordination, or project management.* Demonstrated experience managing multiple events simultaneously.* Strong organizational and project management skills.* Experience managing vendors, budgets, and timelines.* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.**Preferred*** B2B marketing experience.* Healthcare industry experience.Joint Commission offers a comprehensive benefits package. For an overview of our benefits package, please visit ourThis job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee assigned to this position. The description is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills and abilities, and working conditions associated with this position. All requirements are subject to possible modification due to business needs and/or reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.**MIN**$76,000.00**MAX**$97,500.00We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.