Sr. Education Event Planner

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Position Summary

This position will be responsible for the planning and execution of a wide range of education events for Straumann Group North America and will be expected to create and drive cross-functional teams across departments to effectively meet or exceed expectations regarding content, theme, messaging, communications, logistics, staffing, and budget. This role is fast paced and requires a collaborative, agile and curious mindset. This position will report into the Sr Education Manager.

This position is hybrid with 3 days in our Andover, MA corporate office.

Job Responsibilities

This position is responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

Strong Event Management & Execution

• Lead end-to-end event planning for assigned sales regions, and supporting logistics of large-scale national events as needed.
• Oversee all event logistics, including venue selection, contract negotiation, AV setup, food & beverage arrangements, and speaker coordination and event budgets.
• Maintain compliance with Continuing Education (CE) accreditation standards (AGD, ADA, etc.).
• Ensure programs align with organizational goals by working cross-functionally with Sales, Marketing, and Education teams.
• Manage vendor and faculty relationships, ensuring top-tier speaker engagement and program quality.
  
  

Post-Event Analysis & Follow-Up

• Conduct comprehensive post-event evaluations to assess attendee experience, ROI, and program effectiveness.
• Track event performance metrics, including attendance, engagement, budget reconciliation, and revenue recognition.
• Develop and present detailed reports on event success, key insights, and recommendations for improvement.
• Utilize CRM and event management platforms (SAP, Cvent, and MS Office) to maintain accurate event records and attendee data.
  
  

Leadership & Team Collaboration

• Mentor and support junior team members, providing guidance on event execution and best practices.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Senior Leadership to align event strategies with company goals.
• Serve as a key point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication and execution.
• Proactively identify efficiency improvements and best practices in event planning and logistics.
• Take ownership of special projects as assigned by the Manager or Director.
  
  

Physical Attributes

• May sit for extended periods of time.
• Utilize dexterity abilities to perform typing, operate a computer and other office equipment, to perform filing, and related job responsibilities and attention to detail competence.
• Moderate lifting (30 lbs and under)
  
  

Work Environment

• General office environment.
• Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 4 years of event planning or event sales experience, preferably in a corporate or educational setting.
• 5 years of professional experience in a fast-paced work environment.
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred, or equivalent work experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight and weekends as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) preferred.
• Strong event management expertise, including taking ownership of logistics, budgeting, and marketing strategies.
• Analytical mindset with experience in post-event reporting, ROI measurement, and performance tracking.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, ability to be agile and adapt and customer service mindset.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and interact with all levels of management.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, SAP, and Cvent.
• Basic understanding of LEAN Office Management principles.
  
  

Salary: $65,650 - $80,000Annually. The final pay for this position will vary based on geographic location and candidate experience relative to what the company reasonably anticipates for this position.

Whether you’re looking to build your career, improve your health, or brighten your SMILE, we offer generous benefits to help you achieve your goals.

• Very Competitive total compensation plans (some positions include discretionary bonus, or Performance Share Units).
• A 401(K) plan to help you plan for your future with an employer match
• Great health, dental and vision insurance packages to fit your needs to ensure you’re happy and healthy. Straumann contributes a healthy portion towards employees’ premium.
• Generous PTO allowance - plenty of time to recharge those batteries!
  
  

Please understand that we do not need external support by recruiting agencies and consultants to fill this vacancy. Thank you for respecting this.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.

Employment Type: Full Time

Alternative Locations: United States : Andover (MA)

Travel Percentage: 0%

Requisition ID: 19648

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