Associate Marketing Manager, Events (Durham, NC)

Durham, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: USD 15 - 20

Posted on: 25 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fortreas Associate Marketing Manager Events will support efforts across the entire marketing organization as part of the Fortrea Events team with a focused remit of global and regional tradeshows based in North America. This position is responsible for the planning and execution of tradeshows and events aligned with Fortreas strategic business and brand objectives and will also work closely with the Senior Event Manager to support operational initiatives curate creative experiences and streamline project management efforts.

Core Responsibilities

Strategy and Contracting: Support the marketing teams strategic objectives by curating impactful recommendations at relevant tradeshows and events.
Manage contract negotiations for sponsorship agreements.
Scheduling and Planning: Maintain a focused planning calendar of no fewer than 20 tradeshows and events for the year with potential for oversight of >20 additional tradeshows; coordinate and lead planning schedule for each event ensuring deliverables and tactics are executed on within required deadlines.
Team Coordination: Coordinate with cross-functional departments to select appropriate planning leads based on the events focus and our strategic goals.
Logistics: Support logistical tasks as needed including but not limited to: registration show service rentals catering and hospitality meeting room coordination and hotel block management.
Budget Management: Oversee the budget for tradeshow and event attendance ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to budgetary guidelines and limits.
Preparation of Materials: Ensure that all necessary materials such promotional items lead retrieval and supplies are prepared and available for each event.
Post-Conference Reporting: Champion the post-event debrief process by collating tracking and reporting on critical metrics and outcomes. Lead debrief discussions with attendees to gauge feedback on participation.
Operational Administration: Support the Senior Event Manager by developing and steering Events team internal workstreams and processes to maintain the highest standards of support for the organization.

Required Qualifications

Minimum 5 years of experience planning and executing tradeshows conferences and events
Proven experience in the tradeshow and convention space; knowledge of systems terminology and onsite logistics
Skilled independent contributor comfortable collaborating in a remote office environment
Exceptional organizational skills with a high-level attention to detail
Well-versed in managing multiple projects simultaneously while strictly adhering to required deadlines
Proficiencies in working across multiple project management tools and storage platforms such as: Outlook Microsoft Teams Smartsheet and Sharepoint

Ideal Candidate:

Experience supporting large international tradeshows and meetings as well as regional domestic conventions
Demonstrate excellent internal and external communication and interpersonal skills
A self-starter with a see it/own it/do it mentality who successfully contributes independently and as part of a larger team
Creative mindset with a passion for curating impactful event experiences
Proficiency with platforms including Smartsheet Salesforce and Zuant is preferred
Extensive working knowledge of MS Word Excel PowerPoint Outlook and SharePoint is desired
Experience supporting tradeshows and events in the healthcare biotech or pharma industry is preferred

Travel Requirements

Domestic travel up to 25% including weekends

Pay Range: $65000-$80000 (The range does not include benefits and if applicable bonus commission or equity)

Benefits: All job offers will be based on a candidates skills and prior relevant experience applicable degrees/certifications as well as internal equity and market data. Regular full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical Dental Vision Life STD/LTD 401(K) ESPP Paid time off (PTO) or Flexible time off (FTO) and Company bonus where applicable. For more detailed information please click here.

This is a hybrid role with the expectation to work withing our Durham headquarters 2-3 days each week.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work Environment:

- Work is performed in an office environment with exposure to electrical office equipment.
- Occasional drives to site locations with occasional travel both domestic and international.

Physical Requirements:

- Frequently stationary for 6-8 hours per day.
- Repetitive hand movement of both hands with the ability to make fast simple repeated movements of the fingers hands and wrists.
- Occasional crouching stooping with frequent bending and twisting of upper body and neck.
- Ability to access and use a variety of computer software developed both in-house and off-the-shelf.
- Light to moderate lifting and carrying (or otherwise moves) objects including luggage and laptop computer with a maximum lift of 15-20 lbs.
- Regular and consistent attendance.
- Varied hours may be required.

Application deadline: November 14 2025

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Required Experience:

Manager