Convention Specialist
Job Description
<strong>Careers that Change Lives<br></strong> <p><br></p>Provide day to day assistance and organization for the delivery of pre/post events’ support in the management of conventions and events for the Emerging Africa Region.<p><br></p>Promote and enhance exceptional delivery of events to the organization while being the gatekeeper of Medtronic’s policies and procedures.<p><br></p><strong> A Day in the Life </strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Plans and implements events, be the key liaison between other internal departments – Operating Units’ Events, Marketing, Training & Education (T&E), Finance, Legal & Compliance, etc.</li><li> Works with vendors to arrange space, literature, hotels, equipment rental, and set-up and dismantling of the exhibit.</li><li> Manage the life cycle of events, e-Cats, early reservations/registration, agency fees, no show/cancellation policies, budgets, payments, etc.</li><li> Collaborate with the various Operating Units across the region by bringing synergies and homogenizing processes.</li><li> Resolve issues related to events management on a local and regional level</li><li> Arranges for specific events at national conventions and may also participate in international conventions.</li><li> Works with vendors to arrange space, literature, hotels, equipment rental.</li><li> Develops plans, budgets, and generates reports providing information on cost-per-contact, audience profiles, and representatives’ comments.</li><li> Works with marketing and sales departments on show selection decisions.</li><li> Be the gatekeeper of compliance and ensure that all teams and transactions are done compliant to MDT policies and BCS regulations.<br></li></ul><p><br></p><strong> Must Haves </strong><p><br></p><ul><li> Good communication skills</li><li> Good negotiation skills</li><li> Organizational Skills</li><li> Follow up</li><li> Strategic thinking<br></li></ul><p><br></p><strong> We Offer </strong><p><br></p>We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees:<p><br></p><ul><li> Flexible working environment</li><li> Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results</li><li> Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurance</li><li> Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Harvard Manage Monitor/Skills Lab</li><li> Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (Our global recognition program)<br></li></ul><p><br></p><strong> Our commitment </strong><p><br></p>Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute.<p><br></p>We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact.<p><br></p>Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.<p><br></p><strong>About Medtronic</strong><p><br></p>Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic.<p><br></p>We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world.<p><br></p>In everything we do, we are <strong>engineering the extraordinary.</strong><p><br></p><strong> Your Answer </strong><p><br></p>Is this the position you were waiting for? Then please apply directly via the apply button!
