Trade Shows and Events Specialist
Solventum, Maplewood, NJ, United States
Trade Shows and Events Specialist
Solventum (formerly 3M Health Care) seeks a Trade Shows and Events Specialist in Marketing Operations / Events. The role owns end‑to‑end event operations and logistics for the HIS event portfolio, including Tier 1‑3 trade shows, regional conferences, partner events, and state shows.
Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end logistics and operational execution for all event types, ensuring seamless delivery across all tiers and locations.
Implement event logistics processes such as booth asset management, inventory, storage, freight coordination, shipping, labor orders, exhibitor kits, installation and dismantling, giveaways, and onsite readiness.
Determine vendor coordination strategies by managing day‑to‑day relationships with booth vendors, freight partners, and promotional suppliers, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and brand standards.
Support sales and event stakeholders by coordinating meeting rooms, demo logistics, staffing readiness, and maintaining event calendars and schedules.
Support compliance, budget tracking, and event closeout by ensuring adherence to legal and ethical requirements, managing spend and invoices with finance, and overseeing post‑event reconciliation, returns, and debrief contributions.
Demonstrate willingness to be on‑call as needed to support event execution and operational continuity.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or equivalent, with at least 5 years of experience in trade shows, events, or field marketing operations with ownership of logistics.
Alternatively, high‑school diploma or GED with at least 9 years of experience in similar roles.
Experience working cross‑functionally with sales, marketing, vendors, finance, and compliance teams.
Strong organizational, project‑management, and execution skills.
Willingness to travel as required for events.
Experience supporting large, complex, multi‑day events and proficiency with event‑management tools, project‑tracking systems, and budget tracking is a plus.
Familiarity with healthcare, technology, or B2B marketing and ability to operate within structured governance and approval frameworks.
Work Location
Remote – United States
Travel
Up to 25‑30 % travel.
Legal Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for an employment visa.
May be required to travel to a company location for onboarding.
Well‑Being & Benefits Solventum offers a competitive pay range of $83,600–$114,950 (base plus variable incentive) and a benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, HSA, and more. For details, see the company’s Total Rewards page.
Equal Opportunity Solventum is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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Responsibilities
Lead end‑to‑end logistics and operational execution for all event types, ensuring seamless delivery across all tiers and locations.
Implement event logistics processes such as booth asset management, inventory, storage, freight coordination, shipping, labor orders, exhibitor kits, installation and dismantling, giveaways, and onsite readiness.
Determine vendor coordination strategies by managing day‑to‑day relationships with booth vendors, freight partners, and promotional suppliers, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and brand standards.
Support sales and event stakeholders by coordinating meeting rooms, demo logistics, staffing readiness, and maintaining event calendars and schedules.
Support compliance, budget tracking, and event closeout by ensuring adherence to legal and ethical requirements, managing spend and invoices with finance, and overseeing post‑event reconciliation, returns, and debrief contributions.
Demonstrate willingness to be on‑call as needed to support event execution and operational continuity.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, Business, or equivalent, with at least 5 years of experience in trade shows, events, or field marketing operations with ownership of logistics.
Alternatively, high‑school diploma or GED with at least 9 years of experience in similar roles.
Experience working cross‑functionally with sales, marketing, vendors, finance, and compliance teams.
Strong organizational, project‑management, and execution skills.
Willingness to travel as required for events.
Experience supporting large, complex, multi‑day events and proficiency with event‑management tools, project‑tracking systems, and budget tracking is a plus.
Familiarity with healthcare, technology, or B2B marketing and ability to operate within structured governance and approval frameworks.
Work Location
Remote – United States
Travel
Up to 25‑30 % travel.
Legal Requirements
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for an employment visa.
May be required to travel to a company location for onboarding.
Well‑Being & Benefits Solventum offers a competitive pay range of $83,600–$114,950 (base plus variable incentive) and a benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, HSA, and more. For details, see the company’s Total Rewards page.
Equal Opportunity Solventum is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
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