Education Event Planner

Straumann • Andover, MA

1d • $55,000 - $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Education Event Planner position will be responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of education events for Straumann Group North America. This role is 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 position is fast-paced and requires a collaborative, agile, and curious mindset. This position will report into the Sr Manager of Education Event Planning. This position is hybrid with 3 days in our Andover, MA corporate office.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications or related field OR equivalent work experience.
• 2+ years of event coordination experience
• 1+ years full event planning experience or event sales experience, preferably in a corporate or educational setting.
• 2+ years of professional experience in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong event management skills, including taking ownership of logistics, budgeting, and marketing strategies.
• Analytical mindset with experience in post-event reporting, ROI measurement, and performance tracking.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to be agile and adapt and customer service mindset.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and interact with all levels of management.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and Cvent.
• Basic understanding of LEAN Office Management principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end event planning for assigned sales regions, and support logistics of large-scale national events as needed.
• Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiation, AV set up, 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 by working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Education teams.
• 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.
• Utilize CRM and event management platforms (SAP, SKILL, and MS Office) to maintain accurate event records and attendee data.
• 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.

Benefits

• 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level