REMOTE Event Marketing Specialist - Vital Force Solutions

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 strategic objectives. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong project management and interpersonal skills who is detail-oriented and able to handle multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop comprehensive event action plans, including show strategy, objectives, timelines, budgets, and resource allocations using Danaher planning tools.

Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless execution of events.

Collaborate with procurement on contract negotiations and Statements of Work (SOWs).

Partner with the exhibitor warehouse vendor and marketing communications team to design the tradeshow booth, ensuring compliance with branding guidelines and attraction of the target audience.

Oversee event setup, execution, and teardown in partnership with the exhibitor warehouse vendor, ensuring smooth operations and prompt resolution of any issues.

Develop and maintain event budgets, ensuring cost-effective use of resources and accuracy in invoice consolidation; provide financial reporting and analysis post-event.

Track expenses and contracts, processing invoices in a timely manner within the appropriate systems.

Conduct post-event analysis on key metrics to assess event success and identify areas for improvement.

Support administrative tasks, including contracts, invoices, NDAs, reports, documentation, and 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 with the ability to work under pressure and meet aggressive deadlines.

Willingness to travel 25% to 35% of the time.

Preferred Skills:

Experience in the biotechnology, diagnostics, or healthcare sector.

Knowledge of current event trends and best practices.

Certification in event planning (CMP, CSEP, etc.) is a plus.

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