Convention Analyst - Remote (USA)
About The Position
The Convention Planning Specialist develops and executes convention strategies for assigned business sectors and serves as a strategic advisor to marketing, communications, and commercial stakeholders. The role leads convention planning, manages budgets and vendor partnerships, supports large and complex events, and ensures convention programs are executed successfully in alignment with business objectives and customer engagement goals. The position is remote within the United States, with candidates able to work from any U.S. location. Travel of up to 25% may be required to support convention planning, site visits, and on-site event execution. The convention function provides expertise in convention, congress, and exhibit strategy, planning, and execution, working with marketing, communications, sales, and business leaders to strengthen customer engagement, maintain brand consistency, and comply with industry and corporate requirements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of experience in convention management, event management, marketing operations, communications, or a related business function.
- Experience managing budgets, forecasts, project expenses, and vendor relationships.
- Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and managing multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to travel up to 25%.
Nice To Haves
- Experience planning and executing conventions, congresses, trade shows, exhibits, or large-scale corporate events.
- Experience supporting healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences convention programs.
- Knowledge of AdvaMed guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements, and association regulations.
- Experience managing large or complex exhibits, sponsored programs, and multi-business convention initiatives.
- Experience partnering with professional associations, exhibitor advisory committees, or industry organizations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and event management platforms.
Responsibilities
- Lead convention strategy, planning, and execution for assigned business sectors to support marketing, sales, and commercial objectives.
- Consult with business stakeholders to evaluate convention opportunities, recommend participation strategies, and optimize event investments.
- Partner with marketing, communications, and sales teams to develop convention plans, messaging, and customer engagement strategies.
- Manage exhibit logistics, including space selection, exhibitor services, vendor coordination, shipping, installation, dismantle activities, and on-site execution.
- Develop and manage convention budgets, forecasts, and expenses to ensure financial accountability and budget compliance.
- Coordinate convention-related meetings, sponsored programs, and communications to support event objectives and attendee engagement.
- Collaborate with industry associations, exhibitor advisory committees, and external partners to support business needs and convention initiatives.
- Ensure convention activities comply with Medtronic policies, AdvaMed guidelines, association regulations, and applicable legal requirements.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and flexible benefits package.
- Short-term incentive through the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).
- Health insurance, dental insurance, and vision insurance for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Health Savings Account and Healthcare Flexible Spending Account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Life insurance and long-term disability leave for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Dependent daycare spending account for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Simple Steps global well-being program for eligible regular employees working 20 or more hours per week.
- Incentive plans for all regular employees.
- 401(k) plan with employer contribution and match for all regular employees.
- Short-term disability, paid time off, and paid holidays for all regular employees.
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan and Employee Assistance Program for all regular employees.
- Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement, subject to IRS earning minimums, for all regular employees.
- Capital Accumulation Plan for Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
