As a Trade Shows Manager, you will lead the strategy and execution of the trade show program and associated customer events, tours, and engagements for multiple Business Units within the Instruments Division This is a remote position within the US. You will be required to travel 30% of the time. **What you will do** + Manage the execution and logistics of trade shows to achieve business objectives. + Assists Marketing in determining which trade shows are strategically critical, each trade show’s focus, and who should attend the show. + Produce trade shows ensuring consistency and collaboration while following established guidelines, processes, procedures, and tools. Educate cross-functional teams, provide direction and establish solutions where appropriate. + Develops and manages a comprehensive event project plan for all setup tasks, product needs, collateral, bookings, and other details. + Approves the design, layout, cost, and construction of exhibits. + Negotiates with vendors and service providers for best arrangements within budget. + Maintains and builds relationships with Instruments industry and trade associations **.** + Create pre-show briefing documents and run pre-show business meetings. + Conduct and communicate post-show analysis, including metrics. May assist in developing tracking and measurement tools and processes. + Facilitate the lead tracking software and process onsite. + Manages the coordination of VIP tours, customer events, and engagements, delegating where appropriate to other team members. + Recognize opportunities to sponsor conference sessions that align with marketing goals. + Identify and investigate new trade show marketing opportunities based on business priorities and goals. **Required** + Bachelor’s degree + 8+ years of work experience + 4+ years of work experience in marketing, communications, or related field + 3+ years of work experience in trade shows + Experience in project management **Preferred** + Medical Device industry experience + Experience in a highly regulated matrix organization + Experience in collaboration to create strategies and ensure plans of action are implemented. + May be required to move equipment up to 50 pounds, reach, push, or pull in order to accomplish job accountabilities + Experience as a problem solver with a creative approach to proactive identification and resolution of issues + Excellent client relations and customer service skills + Experience managing large budgets $87,000-$186,700 Salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. Posted: November 3rd, 2025. This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.