Senior Meeting and Events Specialist (Remote)

Stryker•Portage, MI

5d•$64,400 - $122,700•Remote

About The Position

As the Senior Meeting and Event Specialist for our Instruments division, you will lead the planning and execution of events ranging from smaller meetings of 30+ attendees to large-scale annual conferences hosting 2,000+ participants. This role is responsible for end-to-end event management, including sourcing, planning, execution, and post-event evaluation, while also supporting divisional events and additional initiatives as assigned. You will need exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences; strong grammar, proofreading, and editing capabilities; a high level of attention to detail; excellent organizational, time, and project management skills; and the ability to work effectively under tight deadlines. Develop and manage all aspects for assigned divisional meetings, approx. 40-80 a year (as a team). Meetings could range from 10 - 500 people and include leadership meetings, product launches, area meetings, council meetings, special events, etc. Coordinate all event details, these include but are not limited to attendee communications, invitations, registration, air and ground travel, hotel accommodations, agenda development, food and beverage, audio visual, amenity selection, site inspections and selection, billing reconciliation, program evaluations and follow-up with minimal direction. Manage assigned business unit and/or additional projects as assigned, from planning to execution, for the North American Sales Meeting. Define appropriate budget with financial partners and execute within that established budget. Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all invoices. Budgets may range from 10k-1m. Design and create engaging meeting environments and events. This will require sourcing and bidding of outside vendors including av, transportation, décor and entertainment. Establish relationships with immediate team and internal customers to provide a team approach to the successful planning and implementation of all programs. Provide high quality, effective meeting planning support and onsite support as required for other meetings when not the lead planner. Acts in the best interest of Stryker, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, integrity, and mutual respect.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree is required for this role.
2+ years work experience in meeting, conference, or special event planning is required for a qualified candidate.
2+ years of experience with contract negotiations with national hotels and vendors is required for this role.
2+ years of experience developing & maintaining relationships with internal customers, colleagues & industry contacts is needed to be a qualified candidate.
2+ years of experience planning multiple back-to-back meetings is needed for this position.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to diverse audiences
Strong grammar, proofreading, and editing capabilities
A high level of attention to detail
Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills
The ability to work effectively under tight deadlines

Nice To Haves

Certified Meeting Planner or CMP certification is preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning and execution of events ranging from smaller meetings of 30+ attendees to large-scale annual conferences hosting 2,000+ participants.
Responsible for end-to-end event management, including sourcing, planning, execution, and post-event evaluation, while also supporting divisional events and additional initiatives as assigned.
Develop and manage all aspects for assigned divisional meetings, approx. 40-80 a year (as a team).
Coordinate all event details, these include but are not limited to attendee communications, invitations, registration, air and ground travel, hotel accommodations, agenda development, food and beverage, audio visual, amenity selection, site inspections and selection, billing reconciliation, program evaluations and follow-up with minimal direction.
Manage assigned business unit and/or additional projects as assigned, from planning to execution, for the North American Sales Meeting.
Define appropriate budget with financial partners and execute within that established budget.
Ensure timely and accurate reconciliation of all invoices.
Design and create engaging meeting environments and events. This will require sourcing and bidding of outside vendors including av, transportation, décor and entertainment.
Establish relationships with immediate team and internal customers to provide a team approach to the successful planning and implementation of all programs.
Provide high quality, effective meeting planning support and onsite support as required for other meetings when not the lead planner.
Acts in the best interest of Stryker, reflecting the values of teamwork, collaboration, integrity, and mutual respect.