Meeting, Event And Trade Show Planner

What Meetings, Events and Trade Shows contributes to Cardinal Health

Meetings, Events and Trade Shows is responsible for the development, planning and implementation of internal and external meetings, events and trade shows aligned with strategic business and brand objectives.

• Negotiates, manages and/or implements budgets and contracts with external vendors.
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and serves as a strategic advisor to clients.
• Utilizes various software platforms to assist in planning of trade shows and exhibitions, registration, budgets, logistics and other information.
• Knowledgeable with contracting for exhibit space and sponsorship opportunities.
• Translates the goals and objectives of meetings, events and trade shows into a positive and effective experience.
• Demonstrates knowledge of meeting and trade show planning and project management practices.

Responsibilities

• Managing project pieces inclusive of timeline, budget, attendee management, and vendor logistics
• Building and maintaining internal client relationships
• Working with Sourcing Manager on contract logistics
• Conducting post program follow up to review learnings
• Providing industry best practice recommendations to clients

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in related field, preferred
• Ability to travel approximately 30%, including overnight travel
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), preferred
• Cvent experience, preferred
• Bachelors degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred

What is expected of you and others at this level

• Receives general guidance - may receive more detailed instruction on new projects.
• Work reviewed for sound reasoning and accuracy.
• Identifies possible solutions to a variety of technical problems and takes actions to resolve.
• Applies judgment within defined parameters.
• Works on projects of moderate scope and complexity.
• Superior customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Applies working knowledge in the application of concepts, principles, and technical capabilities to perform varied tasks.

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Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.