Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health
Cardinal Health is a global healthcare services and products company that supports hospitals, community health centers, ambulatory surgery centers, pharmacies, and other care providers. Its operations span medical supply distribution, pharmaceutical distribution, healthcare logistics, medical products, patient support, pharmacy management, and advanced therapy solutions. By connecting products, services, and operational expertise across the healthcare supply chain, Cardinal Health helps providers improve care delivery while managing day-to-day efficiency and complexity.

Meetings, Events and Trade Shows Planner III

Plan and lead Cardinal Health’s complex national meetings, events, and trade show programs. Oversee event technology, strategic vendors, budgets, execution, and operational improvements.

Description

  • Plan complex national meetings and events that meet business goals, attendee experience targets, and operational standards.
  • Lead team expertise on national meeting and event management technology, including recommendations, training, and guidance.
  • Oversee assigned programs, tools, processes, and vendor partnerships for center of excellence initiatives, supporting consistent, scalable, compliant, and efficient operations.
  • Manage strategic vendor relationships and assigned programs; monitor performance, identify improvements, and implement changes that support service quality and business outcomes.
  • Negotiate and track budgets, partnering with internal stakeholders on budget management.
  • Deliver trade shows ranging from tabletop displays to large booths.
  • Review meeting and trade show contract terms and booth layouts, and make recommendations.
  • Use technology to manage meetings strategically.
  • Support daily team operations.
  • Contribute to policies and procedures.
  • Develop technical solutions to complex problems.
  • Mentor less experienced colleagues.

Requirements

  • A bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent work experience is preferred.
  • At least four years of corporate meetings and trade show experience is strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional initiatives, influence stakeholders, and improve processes.
  • Experience managing strategic programs, vendor relationships, or operational initiatives is preferred.
  • Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) certification is preferred.
  • Cvent experience is preferred.
  • Ability to travel up to 30%.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • Paid time off.
  • Health savings account (HSA).
  • 401(k) savings plan.
  • Access to earned wages before payday through myFlexPay.
  • Flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
  • Short- and long-term disability coverage.
  • Work-life resources.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • Healthy lifestyle programs.

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