Tradeshow and Events Manager, The Americas

Fortrea; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortrea is seeking a Tradeshow and Events Manager for the Americas to support global marketing efforts by planning and executing tradeshows and events. This mid-senior level role requires exceptional organizational skills, strong project management abilities, and a keen attention to detail to align with the company's strategic business objectives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in the events space, particularly in healthcare or biotech settings.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(K)

Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO)

Company bonus where applicable

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in event planning and execution.
• Proficiency in multiple project management tools.
• Experience in the healthcare, biotech, or pharma industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute tradeshows and events for the marketing organization.
• Manage contract negotiations and budgeting for events.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments and manage logistics.

Skills

Exceptional organizational skills

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Project management

Creative mindset

Tools

Smartsheet

Salesforce

Microsoft Teams

SharePoint

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Outlook

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Tradeshow and Events Manager, The Americas

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Fortrea’s Tradeshow and Events Manager will support efforts across the entire marketing organization as part of the Fortrea Events team, with a focused remit of global and regional tradeshows based in North America. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of tradeshows and events aligned with Fortrea’s strategic business and brand objectives and will also work closely with the Senior Event Manager to support operational initiatives, curate creative experiences, and streamline project management efforts.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategy and Contracting: Support the marketing team’s strategic objectives by curating impactful recommendations at relevant tradeshows and events.
• Manage contract negotiations for sponsorship agreements.
• Scheduling and Planning: Maintain a focused planning calendar of no fewer than 20 tradeshows and events for the year with potential for oversight of >20 additional tradeshows; coordinate and lead planning schedule for each event, ensuring deliverables and tactics are executed on within required deadlines.
• Team Coordination: Coordinate with cross-functional departments to select appropriate planning leads based on the event's focus and our strategic goals.
• Logistics: Support logistical tasks as needed, including but not limited to: registration, show service rentals, catering and hospitality, meeting room coordination and hotel block management.
• Budget Management: Oversee the budget for tradeshow and event attendance, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to budgetary guidelines and limits.
• Preparation of Materials: Ensure that all necessary materials, such promotional items, lead retrieval, and supplies are prepared and available for each event.
• Post-Conference Reporting: Champion the post-event debrief process by collating, tracking, and reporting on critical metrics and outcomes. Lead debrief discussions with attendees to gauge feedback on participation.
• Operational Administration: Support the Senior Event Manager by developing and steering Events team internal workstreams and processes to maintain the highest standards of support for the organization.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience planning and executing tradeshows, conferences, and events
• Proven experience in the tradeshow and convention space; knowledge of systems, terminology, and onsite logistics
• Skilled independent contributor comfortable collaborating in a remote office environment
• Exceptional organizational skills with a high-level attention to detail
• Well-versed in managing multiple projects simultaneously while strictly adhering to required deadlines
• Proficiencies in working across multiple project management tools and storage platforms such as: Outlook, Microsoft Teams, Smartsheet, and Sharepoint
  
  

Ideal Candidate

• Experience supporting large, international tradeshows and meetings as well as regional, domestic conventions
• Demonstrate excellent internal and external communication and interpersonal skills
• A self-starter with a see it/own it/do it mentality who successfully contributes independently and as part of a larger team
• Creative mindset with a passion for curating impactful event experiences
• Proficiency with platforms including Smartsheet, Salesforce, and Zuant is preferred
• Extensive working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and SharePoint is desired
• Experience supporting tradeshows and events in the healthcare, biotech, or pharma industry is preferred
  
  

Travel Requirements

• Domestic travel up to 25%, including weekends
  
  

Pay Range: $65,000-$80,000 (The range does not include benefits, and if applicable, bonus, commission, or equity)

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidate’s skills and prior relevant experience, applicable degrees/certifications, as well as internal equity and market data. Regular, full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(K), ESPP, Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO), and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information, please click here.

Application deadline: June 30, 2025

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

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