Tradeshow Specialist

We are searching for the best talent for Tradeshow Specialist. 

Fueled by innovation at the intersection of biology and technology, we’re developing the next generation of smarter, less invasive, more personalized treatments. 

Are you passionate about improving and expanding the possibilities of Cardiovascular? Ready to join a team that’s reimagining how we heal? Our Cardiovascular team develops leading solutions for heart recovery, electrophysiology, and stroke. You will join a proud heritage of continually elevating standards of care for stroke, heart failure and atrial fibrillation (AFib) patients. 

Your unique talents will help patients on their journey to wellness. Learn more at https://www.jnj.com/medtech 

This is a remote role available in all states within the Untied States. While specific cities are listed in the Locations section for reference, please note that they are examples only and do not limit your application. We invite candidates from any location to apply. 

Purpose: Johnson & Johnson MedTech is seeking a highly organized and collaborative Tradeshow Specialist to support the planning and execution of national conferences and customer-facing events for the Heart Recovery (Impella) business. 

You will be responsible for:  

• Manage end-to-end tradeshow logistics: exhibit design coordination, shipping, drayage, on-site setup/tear-down, and post-event reconciliation. 

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (marketing, sales, technical teams) and external vendors (exhibit houses, AV, decorators, freight) to deliver events on schedule and within budget. 

• Serve as on-site show lead when required, supervising booth staff, troubleshooting issues, and ensuring brand standards and safety protocols are met. 

• Work with marketing to develop exhibit collateral, booth messaging, demos, and lead capture processes. 

• Execute pre-show planning: staffing schedules, attendee outreach support, exhibit floor plan approvals, shipping manifests, and floor plan logistics. 

• Track event budgets, approve vendor invoices, and produce post-event cost reconciliations and ROI analyses. 

• Capture and manage leads: ensure lead-capture systems are configured, data is collected accurately, and leads are distributed to sales or follow-up teams. 

• Prepare post-event reports including metrics (leads, meetings, demo attendees), qualitative learnings, and recommendations for improvement. 

• Maintain and manage tradeshow inventory: booth assets, AV equipment, promo items, and signage. 

• Keep updated on industry trends, new tradeshow technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the attendee experience. 

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 4 years of work experience with 4 years experience delivering trade shows, corporate events, or experiential marketing programs. 

• Proven track record managing logistics, vendor relationships, and on-site show execution. 

• Strong project management skills with attention to detail and ability to manage multiple concurrent events. 

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable coordinating across cross-functional teams. 

• Proficiency with event software and lead capture tools (e.g., exhibitor apps, lead scanners, CRMs) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). 

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs, travel frequently during event season  

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel domestically / internationally as required. 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience working with exhibit houses and managing booth builds. 

• Background in marketing or B2B events for [industry, e.g., healthcare, technology, manufacturing]. 

• Familiarity with budget tracking and event ROI analysis. 

• Certifications in event management or project management (e.g., CMP, PMP) a plus. 

• Experience with virtual/hybrid event platforms and digital lead capture integration. 

Core Competencies & Skills 

• Project management and organization 

• Vendor negotiation and relationship management 

• Problem solving under pressure / quick decision-making on-site 

• Attention to brand detail and customer-facing presentation skills 

• Basic technical aptitude for AV, lighting, and interactive demos 

• Data-driven mindset for measuring event success 

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements 

• Frequent travel to events and extended hours during show weeks. 

• On-site work at convention centers; ability to stand for long periods and lift/move event materials. 

• Flexible schedule to accommodate evening or weekend events when necessary. 

This job posting is anticipated to close on June 10, 2026.  The Company may however extend this time-period, in which case the posting will remain available on https://www.careers.jnj.com to accept additional applications.