Senior Convention Planning Specialist – Remote (USA)

Medtronic; Minnesota; Remote; USD 78.000 - 118.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Medtronic seeks a Senior Convention Planning Specialist to develop and execute convention strategies across assigned business sectors. You will lead planning activities, collaborate with marketing, communications, and sales teams, and manage budgets for large-scale events.

The role requires travel up to 25%, strong vendor coordination, and adherence to industry guidelines including AdvaMed, with a focus on delivering impactful customer engagement programs. Remote US-based position.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience with multiple pathways specified for required years of experience.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, and vendor relationships.
• Ability to travel up to 25% and coordinate across cross-functional teams.

Aufgaben

• Lead convention strategy, planning, and execution for assigned sectors to support marketing, sales, and commercial objectives.
• Consult with stakeholders to evaluate opportunities and optimize event investments.
• Partner with marketing and sales teams to develop convention plans and customer engagement strategies.
• Manage exhibit logistics, including space selection, vendor coordination, and on-site execution.
• Develop and manage convention budgets, forecasts, and expenses with financial accountability.

Kenntnisse

Budget management

Vendor coordination

Cross-functional collaboration

Event planning

Compliance awareness

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Jobbeschreibung

We anticipate the application window for this opening will close on - 19 Oct 2026 Careers that change lives start here. Medtronic is a global leader in healthcare technology with a Mission to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life. Our 95,000 employees work across more than 150 countries to put patients first — developing innovative medical technologies that improve the lives of 72+ million patients each year. Your unique talents will help shape the future of healthcare while building a career grounded in purpose, growth, and impact. A Day in the Life Global Commercial Operations (GCO) partners across Medtronic businesses to enable commercial execution through strategic programs, operational excellence, and customer engagement initiatives. Within GCO, the convention function provides enterprise expertise in convention, congress, and exhibit strategy, planning, and execution. The team works closely with marketing, communications, sales, and business leaders to maximize the value of convention investments, strengthen customer engagement, ensure brand consistency, and maintain compliance with industry and corporate requirements. This position is based in the United States and is designated as Remote. Candidates may work from any U.S. location and should be able to travel up to 25% to support convention planning, site visits, and on-site event execution. The Senior Convention Planning Specialist develops and executes convention strategies for assigned business sectors while serving as a strategic advisor to marketing, communications, and commercial stakeholders. This role leads convention planning activities, manages budgets and vendor partnerships, supports large and complex events, and ensures successful execution of convention programs that align with business objectives and customer engagement goals.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead convention strategy, planning, and execution for assigned business sectors to support marketing, sales, and commercial objectives.
• Consult with business stakeholders to evaluate convention opportunities, recommend participation strategies, and optimize event investments.
• Partner with marketing, communications, and sales teams to develop convention plans, messaging, and customer engagement strategies.
• Manage exhibit logistics, including space selection, exhibitor services, vendor coordination, shipping, installation, dismantle activities, and on-site execution.
• Develop and manage convention budgets, forecasts, and expenses to ensure financial accountability and budget compliance.
• Coordinate convention-related meetings, sponsored programs, and communications to support event objectives and attendee engagement.
• Collaborate with industry associations, exhibitor advisory committees, and external partners to support business needs and convention initiatives.
• Ensure convention activities comply with Medtronic policies, AdvaMed guidelines, association regulations, and applicable legal requirements.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED and 8+ years OR Associate Degree and 6+ years OR Bachelor's Degree and 4+ years of experience in convention management, event management, marketing operations, communications, or a related business function.
• Experience managing budgets, forecasts, project expenses, and vendor relationships.
• Experience partnering with cross-functional stakeholders and managing multiple concurrent projects.
• Ability to travel up to 25%.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience planning and executing conventions, congresses, trade shows, exhibits, or large-scale corporate events.
• Experience supporting healthcare, medical device, pharmaceutical, or life sciences convention programs.
• Knowledge of AdvaMed guidelines, healthcare compliance requirements, and association regulations.
• Experience managing large or complex exhibits, sponsored programs, and multi-business convention initiatives.
• Experience partnering with professional associations, exhibitor advisory committees, or industry organizations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and event management platforms.
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Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

U.S. Work Authorization & Sponsorship

At Medtronic, we are committed to fostering an environment where employees can thrive and make a meaningful impact. In alignment with our enterprise-wide workforce planning approach, U.S. work authorization sponsorship (H-1B, TN, J, etc.) is offered exclusively for Principal-level roles and above, where specialized expertise aligns with long-term business needs. Roles below the Principal level require candidates to possess unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment.

Benefits & Compensation

Medtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits Package

A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$78,400.00 - $117,600.00

This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification/education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week: Health, Dental and vision insurance, Health Savings Account, Healthcare Flexible Spending Account, Life insurance, Long-term disability leave, Dependent daycare spending account, Tuition assistance/reimbursement, and Simple Steps (global well-being program).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to all regular employees: Incentive plans, 401(k) plan plus employer contribution and match, Short-term disability, Paid time off, Paid holidays, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, Employee Assistance Program, Non-qualified Retirement Plan Supplement (subject to IRS earning minimums), and Capital Accumulation Plan (available to Vice Presidents and above, or subject to IRS earning minimums).

Regular employees are those who are not temporary, such as interns. Temporary employees are eligible for paid sick time, as required under applicable state law, and the Employee Stock Purchase Plan.

Please note some of the above benefits may not apply to workers in Puerto Rico. Further details are available at the link below: Medtronic benefits and compensation plans

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

For sales reps and other patient facing field employees, going into a healthcare settingis considered an essential function of the job and we expect our employees to comply with all credentialing requirements at the hospitals or clinics they support. This employer participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here.