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Medtronic

Senior Convention Planning Specialist

Medtronic

. Lead convention strategy, planning, and execution for assigned business sectors .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeRemote • Minnesota • United StatesSenior💰 $78,400 - $117,600 per yearWebsite

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Demonstrates expertise in convention management, including strategic planning, budget management, and compliance with healthcare regulations. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and manage large-scale events effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Convention ManagementBudget ManagementEvent PlanningHealthcare ComplianceCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills
Convention StrategyProject ManagementVendor ManagementForecastingLogistics CoordinationCustomer Engagement StrategiesExhibit ManagementEvent ExecutionStakeholder ConsultationMulti-Project Management
Soft Skills
Strategic AdvisingCommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingLeadership
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointEvent Management Platforms
Industry Keywords
AdvaMed GuidelinesHealthcare Compliance RequirementsMedical DevicePharmaceuticalLife SciencesTrade ShowsCorporate EventsExhibitor Advisory CommitteesIndustry AssociationsSponsored Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead convention strategy, planning, and execution for assigned business sectors
  • Consult with business stakeholders to evaluate convention opportunities and recommend participation strategies
  • 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
  • Coordinate convention-related meetings, sponsored programs, and communications
  • Collaborate with industry associations, exhibitor advisory committees, and external partners
  • Ensure convention activities comply with Medtronic policies, AdvaMed guidelines, association regulations, and applicable legal requirements
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to marketing, communications, and commercial stakeholders
  • Support large and complex events and ensure successful execution of convention programs

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • 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%
  • 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
  • For Baccalaureate degrees earned outside of the United States, a degree satisfying 8 C.F.R. § 214.2(h)(4)(iii)(A) is required
  • Unrestricted U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and for the duration of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive salary and flexible benefits package
  • 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
  • Simple Steps global well-being program
  • 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
  • Capital Accumulation Plan for eligible employees