Meeting Planner III, Meetings & Events

Cardinal Health

1d•$68,500 - $87,930

About The Position

Meetings and Events plans and implements internal and external meetings, events, and trade shows that support strategic business and brand objectives. The function manages event logistics, including facility selection, catering, transportation, audio/visual equipment, invitations, promotional materials, and merchandise. It also manages the event calendar and budgets and works with vendors to select services and negotiate prices. The Meeting Planner III leads complex national meetings and events and serves as a subject matter expert in meeting and event management technology. The role supports Center of Excellence initiatives and team operations, oversees assigned programs and vendor partnerships, and works with internal stakeholders on budgets. The position requires the ability to travel up to 30%.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience preferred.
Four or more years of experience in corporate meetings and trade shows highly preferred.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and drive process improvements.
Ability to travel up to 30%.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing strategic programs, vendor relationships, or operational initiatives preferred.
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) preferred.
Cvent experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of complex national meetings and events, aligning them with business objectives, attendee experience goals, and operational standards.
Serve as the primary subject matter expert for national meetings and event management technology, providing expertise, recommendations, training, and guidance across the team.
Support Center of Excellence initiatives by overseeing assigned programs, tools, processes, and vendor partnerships to promote consistency, scalability, compliance, and operational efficiency.
Manage strategic vendor relationships and assigned programs, monitor performance, identify improvement opportunities, and implement enhancements to improve service and business outcomes.
Negotiate and track budgets and work with internal stakeholders on budget management.
Execute trade shows ranging from tabletop displays to large booths.
Understand and recommend contract terms and booth layouts for meetings and trade shows.
Use technology to strategically manage meetings.
Support day-to-day team operations.
Contribute to policy and procedure development, work independently on complex projects, and mentor less experienced colleagues.