Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and dynamic contractor to develop and execute effective events and trade shows. The ideal candidate will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing high-impact events, including tradeshows, workshops, educational events, and meetings that align with our brand and strategy objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management and intrapersonal skills who is detail-oriented with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Key Responsibilities:
• Develop comprehensive event action plans, including show strategy, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations in alignment with Danaher planning tools
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of events
• Collaborate with procurement on contract negotiations and SOWs
• Collaborate with exhibitor warehouse vendor and marketing communication to design the tradeshow booth, ensuring it meets branding guidelines and attracts target audience.
• Partner with exhibitor warehouse vendor to oversee event setup, execution, and teardown, ensuring all aspects of the events run smoothly and addressing any issues that arise promptly and efficiently
• Develop and maintain event budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and consolidate invoices ensuring accuracy; provide financial reporting and analysis post event
• Track expenses and contracts, and process invoices in a timely manner and in the correct systems
• Conduct a post-event analysis on key metrics to assess the event success and areas of improvement
• Support administrative work, such as contracts, invoices, NDAs, reports, documentation, templates
Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field
• Minimum of [3+] years of experience in event planning and tradeshow management
• Proven track record of managing successful corporate events and tradeshows
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines
• Willingness to travel 25% to 35% of time
Preferred Skills:
• Experience in the biotechnology, diagnostics, or healthcare sector
• Knowledge of current event trades and best practices
• Certification in event planning (CMP, CSEP, etc.)