Event Specialist

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life‑changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year. An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution. Tuition reimbursement, Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit – an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity The Event Specialist, Global Marketing position works out of our Austin, TX location in the Cardiac Rhythm Management Division. The Event Specialist, Global Marketing will be responsible for a wide variety of tasks associated with all Abbott's Cardiovascular CRM Division and our external customers. This team member will support and coordinate all global events, meetings, and trade shows, including all associated activities such as calendar and travel arrangements, purchase orders, literature distribution, marketing logistics, education events, and administration management. The Event Specialist plays a crucial role by supporting the Event Manager with cross‑paced marketing and business Cardiac Rhythm Management teams to turn their business strategies into executable event experiences. This person must be able to work in a fast‑paced environment, perform under pressure, and be extremely organized. Each day encompasses something unique and versatility and dedication are key for this position. What You’ll Work On Plan, prepare, manage, attend, and/or assist the Event Manager, Global Events with all regional education events and other global trade shows and events, as needed. Manage pre‑ and post‑event emails and social media campaigns for trade shows. Maintain detailed and organized records of all details for trade shows and events. Track event spending from planning stage to post‑event to ensure expenses are within the planned budget. Assist the Event Manager with regional and small‑scale (tier 3 and 4) global trade shows and education events including, but not limited to: booth set‑up/tear down, food and beverages, event registration, housing, promotional items, display units, marketing strategy and execution, researching new events, shipping, purchase orders, and event analysis. Assist Event Manager with large‑scale global events including, but not limited to: booth set‑up/tear down, food and beverages, event registration, housing, promotional items, display units, marketing strategy, and planning, researching new events, shipping, purchase orders, and event analysis. Work with Creative Services team to develop event invites, booth designs, and all additional graphic needs. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with vendors. Deliver extraordinary customer service to all internal and external stakeholders involved in the planning and delivery of events. Update databases, create/distribute surveys, and provide post‑event reports. Be detail‑oriented, multi‑task and prioritize projects, plan meetings and consistently meet budget deadlines. Travel and work outside of normal business hours, as needed, to meet conference schedules. Coordinate marketing campaigns with the goal of increasing product awareness and increasing sales and profits. Book travel and hotel request for customer events. Assist the Marketing department with additional needs/requests. Training and Skills Friendly – Must have an engaging and creative personality that will be infectious to both internal touchpoints and external customers. Organizational skills – Ability to lead projects, overcome barriers, and collaborate effectively with others. Independent Planning – Sets specific goals and objectives, ability to plan for the length and difficulty of assignments, ability to break down projects into specific tasks/steps. CRM Experience – Knowledge of working within a Customer Relationship Management system like SF.com, Marketo, and Monday.com. Self‑starter – Takes initiative to accomplish tasks with general or limited guidance; possesses a keen curiosity and internal drive to find better ways to reach customers and exceed their expectations without constant supervision. Customer Focus – Dedication to the customer and earns their trust and respect. Digital Citizen – Has an established web footprint and networks daily within social media venues such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, You‑Tube, and blogs. Knowledge of the internet and social media venues. Experience with cVent, Hubspot, Concur, and Oracle is desirable. Self‑starter with a proven record of continual learning and growth. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Ability to work independently and with minimal supervision. Ability to work collaboratively with various teams to achieve the organizational goals. Ability to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlines. Results‑oriented and dedicated to providing high‑quality customer service. Education and Experience Bachelor’s Degree in area of specialty. Minimum 2 years in the healthcare field or in a related area (preferred). Familiar with a variety of marketing activities, practices, and regulations. Familiar with the healthcare industry and regulations (preferred). Excellent oral and written communication skills, detail oriented, ability to interact and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders. Ability to interact and communicate in a professional manner with external thought leaders; proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and database management. Physical Demands Lifting, carrying and pushing – up to 40 lbs. Travel Requirements Travel and work outside of normal business hours, as needed, to meet conference schedules. 30% of travel required. The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr