Manager, Events & Trade Shows

Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations; Oakbrook Terrace (IL); Presencial; USD 76.000 - 98.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations seeks a Manager, Events & Trade Shows to plan, coordinate, and execute participation in conferences, trade shows, and sponsored events to support growth and customer engagement. You will partner with stakeholders, vendors, and conference organizers for domestic and international presence, ensuring flawless execution.

Ideal candidates are highly organized project managers who thrive in fast-paced environments, translating strategy

Formación

• 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.
• Healthcare industry experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Project management

Vendor management

Budget management

Communication skills

Healthcare experience

Educación

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

Descripción del empleo

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 our Joint Commission Career Page

This 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 $97,500.00

We 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.

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