Sr. Tradeshows and Events Specialist

Sentec; Lincoln (RI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA

FSA

401K matching

Paid parental leave

Wellness stipend

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Sentec is seeking a Senior Tradeshow & Events Specialist to lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic tradeshows, customer events, and sales meetings. You will manage budgets, vendor relationships, and on-site logistics to deliver exceptional attendee experiences while supporting business objectives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong PM skills and can collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Field Excellence, and Executive Leadership across multiple events.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or above in a relevant field.
• 3–8 years of demonstrated experience in tradeshow or event planning.
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight travel, as required to support business needs.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) certification is preferred.
• Prior experience with medical device tradeshow and event planning is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning and execution of US regional and corporate tradeshows.
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and tradeshow deliverables.
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers and service providers.
• Manage all logistics including registration, booth logistics, shipping, material handling, asset inventory, and exhibit installation/dismantle activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define objectives, messaging, and success metrics.
• Serve as on-site lead for corporate tradeshows, resolving issues and ensuring a seamless attendee experience.
• Recommend opportunities to improve tradeshow effectiveness, attendee engagement, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee tradeshow inventory management, ensuring timely allocation, replenishment, and deployment of assets to support tradeshows, customer events, and sales meetings throughout the year.

Skills

Project management

Event planning

Vendor management

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or higher

CTSM certification

Tools

CTSM

Job description

At Sentec, we are passionate about advancing patient care through innovative medical technology. We are seeking a Senior Tradeshow & Events Specialist to play a critical role in leading the planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic tradeshows, customer events, and sales meetings.

In this role you will serve as a project lead, managing event logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional coordination to deliver exceptional attendee experiences while supporting business objectives.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized, detail-oriented event professional with strong project management skills, experience managing multiple events simultaneously, and the ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders in Marketing, Sales, Field Excellence, and Executive Leadership.

What You'll Do:

Tradeshow Strategy, Planning & Execution

• Lead the planning and execution of US regional and corporate tradeshows
• Develop project plans, timelines, budgets, and tradeshow deliverables
• Negotiate contracts and pricing with suppliers and service providers
• Manage all logistics including registration, booth logistics, shipping, material handling, asset inventory, and exhibit installation/dismantle activities
• Collaborate with stakeholders to define objectives, messaging, and success metrics
• Serve as on-site lead for corporate tradeshows, resolving issues and ensuring a seamless attendee experience
• Recommend opportunities to improve tradeshow effectiveness, attendee engagement, and operational efficiency
• Oversee tradeshow inventory management, ensuring timely allocation, replenishment, and deployment of assets to support tradeshows, customer events, and sales meetings throughout the year.

Performance, Optimization & Team Development

• Drive continuous improvement across event programs by measuring attendance, lead generation, customer engagement, budget performance, and ROI
• Translate post-event insights into actionable recommendations, leveraging technology and automation to enhance planning efficiency where possible
• Mentor junior event professionals to strengthen team capabilities

Requirements

• Associate's degree or above in a relevant field
• 3 - 8 years of demonstrated experience in tradeshow or event planning
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including overnight travel, as required to support business needs
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) certificate is preferred
• Prior experience with medical device tradeshow and event planning is preferred

Benefits

• Meaningful work in a rapidly growing company with opportunity for advancement
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth
• The total compensation range for this position is $75,000-$95,000 commensurate with experience and credentials

Sentec offers competitive benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA, and 401K matching, as well as paid parental leave, a wellness stipend and tuition reimbursement. Sentec emphasizes employee voices and recognizes hard work making it a promising environment for professional growth. Sentec focuses on delivering impactful healthcare products and improving patient care.

By choosing a career at Sentec, you're not just choosing a job - you're embracing the chance to make a real impact, contributing to the development of innovative medical solutions that support the wellbeing of individuals worldwide.

Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care. Since its founding in 1999, Sentec utilizes a deep-tech approach that is founded on advanced science and avant-garde technologies for respiratory patients across care areas. Sentec provides healthcare professionals worldwide with non-invasive, continuous monitoring and effective therapeutic solutions.