Global Event Manager - Durham, NC

Labcorp • Durham, NC

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Labcorp is seeking a Global Event Manager to join our team in Durham, NC. As a Global Event Manager, you will lead event strategy, planning, and successful execution across our business. The ideal candidate should be passionate about events, with a proven track record in managing best-in-class hosting programs of varying scale and scope. This position focuses on delivering the Labcorp brand experience through impactful, external facing events that include in-person and virtual brand activations at industry tradeshows, conferences, and symposia that lead to an increased brand reputation and awareness. You will be part of a cross-functional team that works closely with clients, external partners, and teammates to develop and execute exceptional corporate hospitality, meetings, trade shows, conferences and proprietary events. Excellent client service, account team and vendor management, budgeting and communication skills are paramount in this role. Applicants will follow a hybrid schedule that includes a minimum of three in-office days per week at the Durham, NC location, supporting both collaboration and flexibility. Ideal Candidates will be: A self-starter with a see it/own it/do it mentality who can work both independently and with a team, be self-motivated, be highly adaptable and flexible with an ability to change direction when needed and clearly communicate such change in a timely and visible fashion to business stakeholders. You will be a decisive, strategic planner, manage multiple tasks and deadlines, have excellent problem-solving skills, have strong business and process savvy. Additionally, you will have the ability to effectively interact with and relate to people at all levels; have an ability to move and influence a group (stakeholder buy-in), moving the team into a common direction and with a common vision. Excellent internal and external customer service skills, attention to detail and ability to be persistent while maintaining tact Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, follow up on multiple projects and problem solve accordingly Demonstrated teamwork, communication (written and verbal), and organizational skills Positive attitude and sense of urgency

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of direct experience in event management, trade shows, and meeting planning.
• Or, High School Diploma or GED with 8 years of direct experience in event management, trade shows, and meeting planning
• Vast knowledge of, and experience in trade shows, conferences, corporate hospitality, and meetings management; able to both negotiate and manage suppliers, including F&B, creative, signage, audio visual, transportation, etc.
• Experience managing brand presence at large scale trade shows including booth logistics, sponsorships, ancillary events, and on-site activations
• Strong understanding of trade show environments and exhibit management
• Ability to craft and present high-level event concepts to senior leaders
• Strong contract negotiation and event management skills
• Experience developing, managing, and reconciling event budgets and finances; fiscally responsible with success overseeing large budgets and costs in detail
• Ability to foster positive relationships with trade show organizers, partners, and industry peers to enhance event success
• Analytical thinker, self-motivated, organized, flexible, and proven problem solver and decision-maker
• Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and meet deadlines with minimal supervision while managing different stakeholders
• Interest in trends, new technology, and ways to craft unique guest experiences
• Strong commitment to quality work product
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate, both written and verbal, at all levels of an organization, internally and externally
• Demonstrated resourcefulness and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work effectively in a fast paced, virtual team environment
• Ability to travel and work non-traditional hours, including evenings, weekends as required (expected to be up to 25% annually)

Nice To Haves

• 1 or more years of experience in planning events in EU and UK
• Certified Meeting Professional and/or Healthcare Meeting Compliance Certification
• 1 or more years of experience in the healthcare industry

Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with marketing and sales leadership and cross- functional teams to identify opportunities for brand activations and sponsorships within the healthcare industry
• Drive stakeholder conversations to gain alignment
• Oversee day-to-day operations of global master calendar and manage budget tracking for events
• Apply strategic marketing objectives to event development and execution
• Oversee and at times, manage all aspects of event planning, including, but not limited to:
• Interface with venues and suppliers
• Run of show development, and programming and event scheduling
• Event logistics
• Budget development, management, and reconciliation
• Development of onsite staffing plan
• Bring innovative thinking and executional expertise to each program
• Demonstrate creative thinking and lead concepting and brainstorming sessions as part of overall program development
• Liaise with various internal functions (finance, creative, HR, executive team, etc.) as required for client and program management, and as a member of agency and account leadership team
• Develop and author key communication deliverables including event overviews, post event recaps, case studies, and recommendations to client-ready status

Benefits

• Employees regularly scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week are eligible for comprehensive benefits including: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, STD/LTD, 401(k), Paid Time Off (PTO) or Flexible Time Off (FTO), Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Employees regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours, Casual, Intern, and Temporary employees are only eligible to participate in the 401(k) Plan.
• Employees who are regularly scheduled to work a 7 on/7 off schedule are eligible to receive all the foregoing benefits except PTO or FTO.

What This Job Offers

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