Expo Manager
mjhlifesciences · Cranbury, NJ · United States · On-site
Pay: USD 55,000 – 65,000 a year
Posted Oct 2, 2026
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At MJH Life Sciences our success is measured by your success! If you set your standards high and want to contribute to a winning team, we’ll provide you with every opportunity to help grow our company and your career. Our associates come from all backgrounds, sharing one key quality: determination to succeed. We value being Service Focused, having a Passion for Winning, Innovation, Respect, Integrity, and Teamwork. Nothing means more to us than hiring people with these attributes. If you believe you’re right for the job, this is the place to prove it!
Role Overview
We are seeking an Expo Manager, Live Events to lead the planning and execution of exhibit halls and sponsorship deliverables across in-person and hybrid conferences. You will take full ownership of assigned programs — from venue selection and floor plan design through on-site execution — ensuring every event is delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard for sponsors, stakeholders, and attendees. This role is for a seasoned event professional who is hyper-focused on the attendee experience, thrives under pressure, and uses AI tools to plan smarter, coordinate more efficiently, and stay ahead of the complexity that comes with large-scale event management.
What You'll Do
Own end-to-end execution of assigned exhibit halls and sponsorship programs ranging from tabletop exhibits to large-scale tradeshows, with full accountability for budget, timeline, and quality outcomes
Use AI tools to improve planning workflows, vendor communications, exhibitor coordination, budget tracking, and reporting — increasing capacity and reducing manual overhead across the event lifecycle
Contribute to venue and site selection in hotels and convention centers, researching rates, accessibility, exhibit needs, AV, catering, transportation, and ancillary services
Design and develop exhibit hall floor plans, registration areas, and feature areas in compliance with safety and facility requirements, including usage of ExpoCad
Build and manage general service contractor relationships — negotiating contracts, executing agreements, and managing on-site operations to ensure seamless delivery
Create and manage the Cvent exhibitor portal, enabling booth staff registration, company profiles, lead capture setup, and exhibitor communications
Develop exhibitor service kits and all supporting guidance materials, and maintain proactive communication with exhibitors to ensure their needs are met and issues are resolved quickly
Coordinate all freight shipments, on-site distribution, and labor requirements, and oversee decorator setup and compliance with facility standards
Supervise the production and positioning of all expo and sponsorship signage
Manage on-site AV, security, medical personnel, and all facility-related logistics across the exhibit hall
Work with sales teams to develop exhibitor and sponsor sales strategies and packages, and maintain contracted client interaction to accelerate…