Associate Manager, Experiential Marketing

As an Associate Manager, Experiential Marketing for Strykers Joint Replacement division, you will lead a team responsible for creating and delivering world-class meetings and events. You will oversee the strategy, planning and execution of programs, ensuring they align with business priorities and drive engagement. Partnering closely with cross-functional teams, you will manage budgets, vendors and processes while coaching your team to deliver seamless, high-impact experiences.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing meetings and events team to deliver exceptional experiences.

• Translate business priorities and the annual marketing plan into impactful event strategies and execution.

• Oversee customer programs at the Homer Stryker Center and Robotics Innovation Center.

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to understand event needs and deliver tailored solutions that drive engagement.

• Manage budgets and resources responsibly, ensuring compliance and maximizing the return on investment for every program.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external partners and vendors to support high-quality event delivery.

• Deliver seamless, engaging and memorable experiences for healthcare professionals, both in-person and virtually.

• Stay current on industry trends and innovations in meetings and events to continuously elevate attendee engagement.

• Create and improve processes, systems and tools that enhance planning efficiency and program evaluation.

• Collect and analyze attendee feedback to identify opportunities for program enhancements and future innovation.

• Ability to be in the office weekly and travel 30% of the time

WHAT YOU NEED:

Required:

• Bachelors degree

• 6+ years of work experience

Preferred:

• 3+ years direct work experience in meeting, conference or special event planning

• Experience in meeting, conference or special event planning in the medical device/healthcare industry

$105,100 - $172,300salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors.

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