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At Hach ), a Veralto company, we ensure water quality for people around the world, and every team member plays a vital role in that mission. Our founding vision is to make water analysis better—faster, simpler, greener and more informative. We accomplish this through teamwork, customer partnerships, passionate experts, and reliable, easy-to-use solutions.
As part of our team and the broader Veralto network, you'll be part of a unique work environment where purpose meets possibility: where you'll make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale by enabling the world's everyday water needs, and where you'll have opportunities to foster your professional development and fuel your career growth.
Motivated by the highest possible stakes of climate change and global health, we're working together within a rapidly digitizing industry to find innovative technologies that guarantee the safety of our water and our environment. More about us:
About the role:
Reporting to the EU Manager, Marketing Campaigns – EMEA, the EMEA Tradeshow Manager (Maternity Cover – 2 Years) is responsible for planning, managing, and executing flagship tradeshows (including IFAT, ACHEMA, and Pollutec), as well as mid-sized events within Hach's core European markets. In total, this represents approximately 15 shows per year.
As part of a high-energy regional marketing team, this role plays a key part in delivering exceptional brand experiences that delight customers, engage stakeholders, and drive Hach's market share and brand equity. The position will also work closely with the Global Tradeshow and Events Manager, who provides strategic guidance on brand and tradeshow best practices. This role requires strong expertise in EU tradeshow management and execution, combined with solid skills in budgeting, reporting, and lead tracking. It also involves extensive collaboration with cross-functional teams across the region. Travel within Europe of up to 40% is required. This role is ideally based in Germany (Düsseldorf or Berlin preferred), with a hybrid work model.
In this role, you will:
* Develop and manage Hach's EU tradeshow and event calendar to meet business needs.
* Plan and execute flagship tradeshows such as IFAT, ACHEMA, Pollutec, and others.
* Manage the full event lifecycle, including concept development, project planning, vendor selection, contract negotiations, logistics (travel, accommodations, catering, booth setup, registration), onsite support, and post-event reporting.
* Own the EU tradeshow budget, including forecasting, monthly reconciliation, and cost optimization.
* Support prioritized internal events within the region, in coordination with the Global Tradeshow and Events Manager.
* Create event reports and analyze ROI (leads, opportunities, revenue, customer contacts) to inform future event strategies and maintain institutional knowledge.
* Collaborate with digital marketing managers and campaign teams to deliver integrated pre- and post-event communications.
The essential requirements of the job include:
* Several years of proven experience in managing tradeshows and large-scale events within the EU.
* Bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related field.
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Excel, Word, SharePoint).
* Strong budget management and financial reconciliation skills.
* Confident in preparing and delivering presentations to senior leaders.
* Experience with event/inventory management software (e.g., ) is a plus.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; knowledge of additional European languages is an advantage.
Hach is proud to part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE: VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility: where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you'll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we're Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resources—and building rewarding careers along the way.
At Veralto, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
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