Tradeshow Specialist

Johnson & Johnson•Cherry Hill, NJ

3d•Remote

About The Position

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 managing end-to-end tradeshow logistics, coordinating with internal stakeholders and external vendors, serving as on-site show lead when required, working with marketing to develop exhibit collateral, executing pre-show planning, tracking event budgets, capturing and managing leads, preparing post-event reports, and maintaining tradeshow inventory. You will also keep updated on industry trends, new tradeshow technologies, and best practices to continuously improve the attendee experience.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus
Vacation –120 hours per calendar year
Sick time - 40 hours per calendar year (or 48/56 hours in CO/WA)
Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays –13 days per calendar year
Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year
Parental Leave – 480 hours within one year of the birth/adoption/foster care of a child
Bereavement Leave – 240 hours for an immediate family member: 40 hours for an extended family member per calendar year
Caregiver Leave – 80 hours in a 52-week rolling period
Volunteer Leave – 32 hours per calendar year
Military Spouse Time-Off – 80 hours per calendar year
Consolidated retirement plan (pension)
Savings plan (401(k))
Long-term incentive program