Manager, Trade Shows - Remote

Stryker Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 89,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Group is seeking an experienced Trade Show & Events Marketing leader to drive strategy, execution and impact for Peripheral Vascular events. You will partner with marketing and cross‑functional teams to set priority shows and lead end‑to‑end execution.

The ideal candidate has 8+ years in tradeshows or marketing, strong project management and communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Remote work is supported.

Qualifications

• 8+ years' work experience in marketing, tradeshows, events or related field.
• Bachelor's degree in any field required.
• MBA preferred.
• Excellent strategic thinking and project management skills.
• Strong communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution and logistics of trade shows to achieve business objectives.
• Assists Marketing in determining which trade shows are strategically critical, each trade show's focus, and who should attend the show.
• Produce trade shows ensuring consistency and collaboration while following established guidelines, processes, procedures and tools. Educate cross-functional teams, provide direction and establish solutions where appropriate.
• Develops and manages a comprehensive event project plan for all set up tasks, product needs, collateral, bookings and other details.
• Approves the design, layout, cost and construction of exhibits.
• Negotiates with vendors and service providers for best arrangements within budget.
• Maintains and builds relationships with Peripheral Vascular's industry and trade associations.
• Create pre-show briefing documents and run pre-show business meetings.
• Conduct and communicate post-show analysis, including metrics. May assist in developing tracking and measurement tools and processes.
• Facilitate the lead tracking software and process onsite.
• Manages the coordination of VIP tours, customer events and engagements, delegating where appropriate to other team members.
• Recognize opportunities to sponsor conference sessions that align with marketing goals.
• Identify and investigate new trade show marketing opportunities based on business priorities and goals.
• Travel 30 - 40%
• Location: Remote

Skills

Marketing leadership

Tradeshows

Events management

Vendor management

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Job description

We're seeking an experienced Trade Show & Events Marketing leader to drive the strategy, execution, and impact of key industry events for Stryker's Peripheral Vascular business. This role will partner closely with Marketing and cross-functional teams to identify high-priority trade shows, lead end-to-end event execution, manage agency and vendor relationships, and deliver measurable business results. The ideal candidate brings strong strategic thinking, exceptional project management and communication skills, and 8+ years of experience in tradeshows, events, or marketing, with the ability to thrive in a highly collaborative, fast-paced environment.

What you will do:

• Manage the execution and logistics of trade shows to achieve business objectives.
• Assists Marketing in determining which trade shows are strategically critical, each trade show's focus, and who should attend the show.
• Produce trade shows ensuring consistency and collaboration while following established guidelines, processes, procedures and tools. Educate cross-functional teams, provide direction and establish solutions where appropriate.
• Develops and manages a comprehensive event project plan for all set up tasks, product needs, collateral, bookings and other details.
• Approves the design, layout, cost and construction of exhibits.
• Negotiates with vendors and service providers for best arrangements within budget.
• Maintains and builds relationships with Peripheral Vascular's industry and trade associations.
• Create pre-show briefing documents and run pre-show business meetings.
• Conduct and communicate post-show analysis, including metrics. May assist in developing tracking and measurement tools and processes.
• Facilitate the lead tracking software and process onsite.
• Manages the coordination of VIP tours, customer events and engagements, delegating where appropriate to other team members.
• Recognize opportunities to sponsor conference sessions that align with marketing goals.
• Identify and investigate new trade show marketing opportunities based on business priorities and goals.
• Travel 30 - 40%
• Location: Remote

What you will need:

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in any field required
• 8+ years' work experience in marketing, tradeshows, events or related field

Preferred:

• MBA Preferred
• 8 years of Tradeshows, Events or related Marketing experience preferred
• People leadership experience preferred
• Trade show strategy experience preferred

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• USN: $89,300 - $148,800 USD Annual
• US5: $93,800 - $156,200 USD Annual
• US10: $98,200 - $163,700 USD Annual
• US15: $102,700 - $171,100 USD Annual
• US20: $107,200 - $178,600 USD Annual
• US30: $116,100 - $193,400 USD Annual

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