Stryker · 1 day ago
Senior Meeting and Events Specialist (Remote)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$64K/yr - $123K/yr
2+ years expStryker is a company that offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics, and Spine to improve patient and healthcare outcomes. The Senior Meeting and Events Specialist will lead the planning and execution of various events, manage budgets, and coordinate logistics while ensuring high-quality support for meetings.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage all aspects for assigned divisional meetings, approx. 40-80 a year (as a team). Meetings could range from 10 - 500 people and include leadership meetings, product launches, area meetings, council meetings, special events, etc
Coordinate all event details, these include but are not limited to attendee communications, invitations, registration, air and ground travel, hotel accommodations, agenda development, food and beverage, audio visual, amenity selection, site inspections and selection, billing reconciliation, program evaluations and follow-up with minimal direction
Manage assigned business unit and/or additional projects as assigned, from planning to execution, for the North American Sales Meeting
Define appropriate budget with financial partners and execute within that established budget. Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all invoices. Budgets may range from 10k-1m
Design and create engaging meeting environments and events. This will require sourcing and bidding of outside vendors including av, transportation, décor and entertainment
Establish relationships with immediate team and internal customers to provide a team approach to the successful planning and implementation of all programs
Provide high quality, effective meeting planning support and onsite support as required for other meetings when not the lead planner
Acts in the best interest of Stryker, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, integrity, and mutual respect
Travel: 30%, travel is seasonal and ranges from 2- 6 nights per meeting
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree is required for this role
2+ years work experience in meeting, conference, or special event planning is required for a qualified candidate
2+ years of experience with contract negotiations with national hotels and vendors is required for this role
2+ years of experience developing & maintaining relationships with internal customers, colleagues & industry contacts is needed to be a qualified candidate
2+ years of experience planning multiple back-to-back meetings is needed for this position
Preferred
Certified Meeting Planner or CMP certification is preferred for this role
Benefits
Medical and prescription drug insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Critical illness insurance
Accident insurance
Hospital indemnity insurance
Personalized healthcare support
Wellbeing program
Tobacco cessation program
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Basic life and AD&D insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Company
Stryker
Stryker is a medical technology company that offers products and services in orthopaedics.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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Leadership Team
Kevin Lobo
Chair & CEO
Glenn S. Boehnlein
Chief Financial Officer and Vice President
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