Sr Congress​/Trade Show Specialist; Memphis, TN; Andover, MA; Fort Worth, TX

Position: Sr Congress / Trade Show Specialist (Memphis, TN; Andover, MA; Fort Worth, TX)
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** Life Unlimited. At Smith+Nephew, we design and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
** As a Senior Congress Specialist, you’ll take the lead in planning and executing strategic congresses that support key business and franchise initiatives. You’ll work independently and collaboratively with high-level stakeholders—including societies, healthcare professionals, and senior leadership—to deliver impactful, compliant, and innovative event experiences across your assigned geographic  this role, you’ll be a driving force behind our congress strategy, ensuring alignment with franchise priorities and overseeing all aspects of event execution—from budgeting and sponsor ships to educational programming and post-congress communications.

You’ll collaborate closely with Global and downstream Marketing, Sales, Compliance, Medical Education, and other internal teams to deliver scalable, high-quality congresses that reflect Smith & Nephew’s brand and values.

Your responsibilities will include:
* Leading the development and execution of strategic congress plans, including messaging, promotional tactics, and stakeholder engagement.
* Managing sponsorship schedules and logistics, including hotel accommodations, AV needs, booth setup, and vendor coordination.
* Creating and executing strategic communications plans for pre-show and post-show engagement.
* Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration.
* Mentoring junior team members and serving as a resource across cross-functional project teams.
* Driving continuous improvement by identifying trends, recommending innovations, and ensuring brand consistency.
* Overseeing lead generation programs and ensuring qualified leads are distributed to Sales teams.
* Managing congress budgets, tracking expenditures, and reporting trends to senior leadership.
* Leading special projects as assigned by the Senior Director, Global Congresses and Events.

This is a high-impact role where your leadership, creativity, and attention to detail will shape the success of our congress presence and customer engagement. If you’re passionate about events and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

To thrive in this position, you’ll need a strong foundation in congress and event management, along with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive strategic initiatives. You’ll be comfortable working with stakeholders at all levels and confident in your ability to manage complex logistics and communications.
* ** Education**:
You hold a Bachelor of Arts degree or an equivalent qualification.
* ** Experience**:
You bring 8–10 years of hands-on experience in congress or event management, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact events.
* ** Communication Skills**:
You excel in both written and verbal communication, able to convey ideas clearly and build consensus across teams.
* ** Project Leadership**:
You’re a skilled project manager who can juggle multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and keep stakeholders aligned.
* ** Cross-Functional Collaboration**:
You build strong relationships across departments and work effectively with marketing, sales, compliance, and medical education teams.
* ** Presentation & Facilitation**:
You’re confident presenting to internal and external audiences and leading meetings that drive results.
* ** Strategic Thinking**:
You bring a leadership mindset and a strategic approach to congress planning, always looking for ways to innovate and improve.

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