Manager, Trade Shows - Remote

About the role

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. The role partners 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, thriving in a highly collaborative, fast‑paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the execution and logistics of trade shows to achieve business objectives.
• Assist Marketing in determining which trade shows are strategically critical, each show’s focus, and attendee selection.
• 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.
• Develop and manage a comprehensive event project plan for all set‑up tasks, product needs, collateral, bookings, and other details.
• Approve the design, layout, cost, and construction of exhibits.
• Negotiate with vendors and service providers for optimal arrangements within budget.
• Maintain and build 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.
• Manage coordination of VIP tours, customer events, and engagements, delegating where appropriate.
• 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any field (required).
• 8+ years of work experience in marketing, tradeshows, events, or a related field (required).
• Travel 30–40% of the time.
• Location: Remote.

Preferred qualifications

• MBA (preferred).
• 8+ years of tradeshows, events, or related marketing experience (preferred).
• People leadership experience (preferred).
• Trade show strategy experience (preferred).

Pay

US pay ranges (annual): USN $89,300 – $148,800; US5 $93,800 – $156,200; US10 $98,200 – $163,700; US15 $102,700 – $171,100; US20 $107,200 – $178,600; US30 $116,100 – $193,400. View the U.S. work location and transparency guide for the specific range applicable to your location.

Benefits

• Medical and prescription drug insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Critical illness insurance
• Accident insurance
• Hospital indemnity insurance
• Personalized healthcare support
• Wellbeing program
• Tobacco cessation program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• 401(k) plan
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance

Schedule

Remote work with 30–40% travel required.