Sr. Tradeshows and Events Specialist

Sentec•Lincoln, RI

18h•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

Sentec is seeking a Senior Tradeshow & Events Specialist to lead the planning, execution, and evaluation of strategic tradeshows, customer events, and sales meetings. The role serves as a project lead, managing event logistics, budgets, vendor relationships, and cross-functional coordination to deliver strong attendee experiences and support business objectives. The specialist will collaborate with Marketing, Sales, Field Excellence, and Executive Leadership, oversee tradeshow inventory, and serve as the on-site lead for corporate tradeshows. The position also drives program improvement through performance measurement and post-event analysis, uses technology and automation to improve planning efficiency where possible, and mentors junior event professionals. Sentec is a Swiss-American medical device company focused on respiratory care and non-invasive monitoring and therapeutic solutions.

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.

Nice To Haves

Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM) certificate.
Prior experience with medical device tradeshow and event planning.

Responsibilities

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 registration, booth logistics, shipping, material handling, asset inventory, and exhibit installation and dismantling.
Collaborate with stakeholders to define event objectives, messaging, and success metrics.
Serve as the on-site lead for corporate tradeshows, resolve issues, and ensure a seamless attendee experience.
Recommend ways to improve tradeshow effectiveness, attendee engagement, and operational efficiency.
Oversee tradeshow inventory, including timely allocation, replenishment, and deployment of assets for tradeshows, customer events, and sales meetings.
Measure attendance, lead generation, customer engagement, budget performance, and ROI to drive continuous improvement.
Turn post-event insights into actionable recommendations and leverage technology and automation to improve planning efficiency where possible.
Mentor junior event professionals to strengthen team capabilities.