Education Event Specialist - Military veterans preferred

Straumann Group


Position Title: Education Event Specialist

Location/s: Andover (MA), United States

Job Category: Corporate & Support Functions

Company: STUS - Straumann US

Description:

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The Education Event Specialist will be responsible for the strategic planning and execution of a wide range of events for Straumann Group North America and will be expected to create and drive cross-functional teams across departments to effectively meet or exceed expectations regarding content, theme, messaging, communications, logistics, staffing, and budget. This role is fast paced and requires a collaborative, agile and curious mindset. This position will report into the Sr Education Manager.

This position is hybrid with 3 days in our Andover, MA corporate office.

Job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

1. Strong Event Management & Execution

• Lead end-to-end event planning for assigned sales regions, focusing on large-scale national events while supporting select local programs as needed

• Develop event budgets, and gain approval from leadership team

• Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiation, AV setup, food & beverage arrangements, and speaker coordination and event budgets

• Maintain compliance with Continuing Education (CE) accreditation standards (AGD, ADA, etc.)

• Ensure programs align with organizational goals and KPIs by working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Education teams

• Develop and implement marketing strategies, including email campaigns, social media promotions, website advertising, and direct attendee outreach in collaboration with the Sales team

• Manage vendor and faculty relationships, ensuring top-tier speaker engagement and program quality

• Lead event execution on the day of the event, including the development of an event team on the day of the event
• Travel to events up to 20%, including nights/weekends

2. Post-Event Analysis & Follow-Up

• Conduct comprehensive post-event evaluations to assess attendee experience, ROI, and program effectiveness

• Track event performance metrics, including attendance, engagement, budget reconciliation, and revenue recognition

• Develop and present detailed reports on event success, key insights, and recommendations for improvement

• Utilize CRM and event management platforms (SAP, Cvent, and MS Office) to maintain accurate event records and attendee data

3. Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance on event execution and best practices

• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Senior Leadership to align event strategies with company goals

• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and execution

• Proactively identify efficiency improvements and best practices in event planning and logistics

• Take ownership of special projects as assigned by the Manager or Director

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in any disciple
• 5+ years in a meeting management, tradeshow or event role

Preferred Qualifications:

• CMP
• 5+ years of experience with vendor selection and contract negotiation, and large event roles
• 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 to work in a fast-paced team environment with multiple priorities

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 - 10%

Requisition ID: 18251

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.

• 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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