Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nebhew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
What will you be doing? As a Senior Congress / Trade Show Specialist, you’ll take the lead in planning and executing strategic congresses that support key business and franchise initiatives. You’ll work independently and collaboratively with high-level stakeholders—including societies, healthcare professionals, and senior leadership—to deliver impactful, compliant, and innovative event experiences across your assigned geographic area.
Responsibilities
Leading the development and execution of strategic congress plans, including messaging, promotional tactics, and stakeholder engagement.
Managing sponsorship schedules and logistics, including hotel accommodations, AV needs, booth setup, and vendor coordination.
Creating and executing strategic communications plans for pre-show and post-show engagement.
Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
Mentoring junior team members and serving as a resource across cross‑functional project teams.
Driving continuous improvement by identifying trends, recommending innovations, and ensuring brand consistency.
Overseeing lead generation programs and ensuring qualified leads are distributed to Sales teams.
Managing congress budgets, tracking expenditures, and reporting trends to senior leadership.
Leading special projects as assigned by the Senior Director, Global Congresses and Events.
What will you need to be successful?
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent qualification.
Experience: 8–10 years of hands‑on experience in congress or event management with a proven track record of delivering high‑impact events.
Communication Skills: Excel in written and verbal communication, conveying ideas clearly and building consensus.
Project Leadership: Skilled project manager who can juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and keep stakeholders aligned.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across departments and work effectively with marketing, sales, compliance, and medical education teams.
Presentation & Facilitation: Confident presenting to internal and external audiences and leading meetings that drive results.
Strategic Thinking: Leadership mindset and strategic approach to congress planning, always looking for ways to innovate and improve.
Travel Requirements: 35–50%
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $111,625 - $193,875 USD annually.
In addition to base pay, we offer competitive bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.
Smith+Nebhew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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What will you be doing? As a Senior Congress / Trade Show Specialist, you’ll take the lead in planning and executing strategic congresses that support key business and franchise initiatives. You’ll work independently and collaboratively with high-level stakeholders—including societies, healthcare professionals, and senior leadership—to deliver impactful, compliant, and innovative event experiences across your assigned geographic area.
Responsibilities
Leading the development and execution of strategic congress plans, including messaging, promotional tactics, and stakeholder engagement.
Managing sponsorship schedules and logistics, including hotel accommodations, AV needs, booth setup, and vendor coordination.
Creating and executing strategic communications plans for pre-show and post-show engagement.
Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
Mentoring junior team members and serving as a resource across cross‑functional project teams.
Driving continuous improvement by identifying trends, recommending innovations, and ensuring brand consistency.
Overseeing lead generation programs and ensuring qualified leads are distributed to Sales teams.
Managing congress budgets, tracking expenditures, and reporting trends to senior leadership.
Leading special projects as assigned by the Senior Director, Global Congresses and Events.
What will you need to be successful?
Education: Bachelor of Arts degree or equivalent qualification.
Experience: 8–10 years of hands‑on experience in congress or event management with a proven track record of delivering high‑impact events.
Communication Skills: Excel in written and verbal communication, conveying ideas clearly and building consensus.
Project Leadership: Skilled project manager who can juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and keep stakeholders aligned.
Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Build strong relationships across departments and work effectively with marketing, sales, compliance, and medical education teams.
Presentation & Facilitation: Confident presenting to internal and external audiences and leading meetings that drive results.
Strategic Thinking: Leadership mindset and strategic approach to congress planning, always looking for ways to innovate and improve.
Travel Requirements: 35–50%
The anticipated base compensation range for this position is $111,625 - $193,875 USD annually.
In addition to base pay, we offer competitive bonus and benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, medical leave programs, parental leave, generous PTO, paid company holidays, 8 hours of volunteer time annually, and a variety of wellness offerings such as EAP.
Smith+Nebhew provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.
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