Education Event Planner

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The Education Event Planner is responsible for working in conjunction with the various team members of the Education Department and the Sales Organization as the primary individual responsible for education program and event planning. The Education Department is very fast paced, and each Education Event Planner is responsible for handling between 200-300 meeting requests annually. The Education Event Planner is also responsible for logistics and project management of special projects as defined by management. This individual should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, be a team-oriented person with strong interpersonal and leadership skills, have the ability to multitask with have solid administrative and computer skills, and have a strong understanding of the dental industry.

The Education Event Planner reports to the Education Supervisor or Manager.

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Front-line responsibility as a resource and for the logistics and event planning involved in delivering high quality continuing education programming for the Straumann organization including:

• Coordinate Education programming for assigned Sales Regions- both Local and National- this can range from 200-300 programs on an annual basis
• Work with Sales Team to coordinate logistics of education programs
• Outside speaker suggestion and negotiation
• Budget activities, including tracking all programs, PO requisitions, post-program analysis and reconciliation
• Marketing of programs/events, including email blasts, website advertising, social media and traditional marketing activities including calling potential attendees. Works with Sales Team to target and market to potential program attendees.
• Negotiation and management of venue selection, F&B and A/V
• Maintenance of Straumann CE accreditation standards and policies with the AGD, ADA and other accrediting bodies as required
• Post program evaluation analysis including ROI, revenue recognition, attendee reconciliation
• Relationship management of Straumann education faculty and Straumann Sales Team
• Special Projects as assigned by manager or director
• Travel over nights and weekends, as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline - OR -

• 4+ years’ work experience in meeting coordination, tradeshows or event role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written
• Time management and organizational skills
• Detailed-oriented and ability to multitask
• Strong problem solving and customer service skills
• Ability work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple priorities
• Ability to work cross functionally and with all levels of management
• Advanced skills in MS Office; SAP and Cvent
• A strong understanding of aspects of event planning and meeting management
• A basic understanding of LEAN Office Management

Additional Information

Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or brighten your SMILE, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

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  Very Competitive total compensation plans (some positions include discretionary bonus, or Performance Share Units).
• A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an employer match
• Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy. Straumann contributes a healthy portion towards employees’ premium.
• Generous PTO allowance - plenty of time to recharge those batteries!

Please understand that we do not need external support by recruiting agencies and consultants to fill this vacancy. Thank you for respecting this.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time

Alternative Locations: United States : Andover (MA)

Travel Percentage: 0 - 20%

Requisition ID: 10086