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.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree or higher 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
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) certificate
- Prior experience with medical device tradeshow and event planning
What We Do
Sentec AG is a Swiss-American medical device company specializing in respiratory care, developing, manufacturing, and marketing innovative high-tech sensors and non-invasive monitoring solutions.
