Event Specialist, Global Marketing

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 114000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

JOB DESCRIPTION :

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. Youll 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 the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelors 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 Abbotts 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-functional 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 Youll 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 :

FriendlyMust 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 PlanningSets 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 Marketo and

Self-starterTakes 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 CitizenHas 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 YOULL BRING

Bachelors 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 :

Lyfting carrying and pushing up to 40lbs

Travel Requirements :

Travel and work outside of normal business hours as needed to meet conference schedules

30% of travel required

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives :

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at on Facebook at on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is

$60000.00 $120000.00

In specific locations the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY : Marketing Support

DIVISION :

CRM Cardiac Rhythm Management

LOCATION : United States >

Austin : 8701 Bee Caves Rd

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS :

WORK SHIFT :

Standard

TRAVEL : Yes 25 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE :

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES :

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day) Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities / Women / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans.

EEO is the Law link - English :

EEO is the Law link - Espanol : Experience :

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Key Skills

Digital Marketing,Marketing,Google Analytics,Pardot,HTML5,MailChimp,Marketing Automation,Salesforce Marketing Cloud,HubSpot,Responsys,Email Marketing,Social Media Management

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 60000 - 120000