Manager, Trade Shows

Stryker

. Lead the trade show strategy for the Medical division .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $89,300 - $193,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading trade show strategies and executing customer-centric events while managing cross-functional teams and vendor relationships. Proficient in developing project plans, tracking KPIs, and ensuring alignment with marketing and commercial objectives.

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Trade Show StrategyEvent Project ManagementCross-Functional Team LeadershipKPI Tracking and MeasurementVendor Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Event PlanningBudget ManagementLead GenerationProduction ManagementExhibit DesignCustomer EngagementROI AnalysisProcess DevelopmentFramework EstablishmentTrade Show Marketing

Soft Skills

InfluencingCollaborationTeam DevelopmentCommunicationProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

Event Management SoftwareMeasurement ToolsProject Management Tools

Industry Keywords

Medical DivisionTrade ShowsMarketingCommunicationsCustomer EventsExecutive EngagementsMulti-Business-Unit CoordinationIndustry Associations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the trade show strategy for the Medical division
Strategically plan, execute, and continuously evolve trade shows, customer events, executive engagements, activations, and key meetings
Influence marketing and commercial teams on strategically critical trade shows, exhibit strategy, and attendance
Lead complex, high-visibility, multi-business-unit trade shows and activations
Execute events in accordance with established guidelines, processes, procedures, and tools
Educate cross-functional teams, provide direction, and establish solutions
Architect customer-centric experiences showcasing Stryker’s innovation
Collaborate with MarCom on exhibit design and layout and manage exhibit cost and construction
Lead, develop, engage, and align the direct reporting team
Develop and manage comprehensive event project plans
Negotiate with vendors and service providers within budget
Maintain relationships with key industry and trade associations
Establish frameworks, standards, and playbooks for scalable event operations
Define and track KPIs, qualified lead generation, ROI, and commercial impact
Develop tracking and measurement tools and processes
Coordinate with the Demand Generation Team to ensure timely lead distribution and follow-up
Identify conference sponsorship opportunities and new trade show marketing opportunities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree
8+ years’ work experience in marketing, communications, events or related field
Previous people leader experience (preferred)
Experience managing production requirements and timelines of trade show production (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Remote work flexibility
30% travel opportunity