Meeting, Event, and Trade Show Coordinator

Cardinal Health

2d•$22 - $32•Hybrid

About The Position

What Meetings, Events, and Trade Shows contributes to Cardinal Health Meetings and Events plans and implements a variety of internal and external meetings, events, and trade shows aligned with strategic business and brand objectives. This job family manages a variety of event logistics depending on the complexities of the program. Meeting management services often include: site selection, contracting, registration, attendee and vendor management, and budget reconciliation. Job Summary The Meeting, Event & Trade Show Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the U.S. planning team of 7 lead planners with a primary focus on meetings and events. Development opportunities include providing additional planning assistance outside of general scope of work, managing special projects, and creating and driving new processes for the Meeting, Event, and Trade Show Team. Demonstrates knowledge of meeting and trade show planning and project management practice Facilitates and drives tasks to assist in the day-to-day operation of planning team Negotiates, manages and/or implements budgets and contracts with external vendors Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and serves as a strategic advisor to clients Builds and maintains a positive relationship with key vendors and internal contacts Translates the goals and objectives of meetings, events, and trade shows into a positive and effective experience Ability to prioritize schedule/meetings based on workload and availability Able to lead planning meetings when lead planner is unable

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
0-2 years of related experience, preferred
Meetings Industry knowledge either through academics or experience
Excellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
Detail oriented
Effective problem solving and negotiation skills
Comfortable with technology

Nice To Haves

Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), preferred
Cvent experience, preferred

Responsibilities

Builds registration sites in Cvent for various meetings and assists with attendee management
Manage supply closet organization & maintains pertinent stock
Coordination of packing and shipping meeting or trade show supplies/materials
May serve as first point of contact for various elements of programs based on roles and responsibilities determined with lead planner
Procure necessary branded items or marketing collateral based on event needs
Develops competence by performing structured work assignment

Benefits

Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs