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ZEISS Meditec Inc.

Tradeshow & Events Manager

ZEISS Meditec Inc., Dublin, California, United States, 94568

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About Us How many companies can say they've been in business for over 177 years?!

Here at ZEISS, we certainly can! As the pioneers of science, ZEISS handles the everchanging environments in a fast-paced world, meeting it with cutting edge of technologies and continuous advancements. ZEISS believes that innovation and technology are the key to a sustainable future and solutions for global change. We have a diverse range of portfolios throughout the ZEISS family in segments like Industrial Quality & Research, Medical Technology, Consumer Markets and Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology. We are a global company with over 42,000 employees and have over 4,000 in the US and Canada alone! Make a difference, come join the team!

Location / Region This position is located in Dublin, Ca.

What's the role? As a Trade Show & Events Manager, you will work with an astonishing team that plays a vital role in ZEISS Ophthalmology Trade Show and Events.

The Trade Show & Events Manager will lead the planning and logistical operations of Carl Zeiss Meditec USA, Inc.'s participation in complex trade shows, events, seminars, and meetings. This role will direct cross functional staff and vendors to execute tradeshows, meetings and events to consistent high standards. Set daily priorities based on individual tradeshow calendar and deadlines. Act independently to make important decisions with minimal supervision. Elevate the comprehensive tradeshow experience - from planning through execution - by creating exceptional experiences under extremely demanding conditions.

Sound Interesting? Here's what you'll do:

Lead, direct and motivate cross-functional team members and vendors to execute participation in tradeshows, meetings and events to high standards

Travel to trade show event locations and lead booth install, de-install, and on-site booth management

Lead booth layout, according to marketing and sales strategy, budget, and brand guidelines

Lead new booth design efforts, in collaboration with global tradeshow team and according to marketing and sales strategy, budget and brand guidelines

Create and manage ancillary events

Create and manage support staffing plans for tradeshows and ancillary events, when needed

Create and manage detailed budgets up to $1.5M per event; provide monthly reporting

Track and process accounting, to include accuracy of invoices and timely payment processing

Negotiate pricing and contracts with vendors

Schedule and lead regular tradeshow and event planning meetings in collaboration with Marketing and Sales leadership

Provide regular status communications to stakeholders in collaboration with Marketing Communications, Marketing and Sales leadership

Manage Housing

Consolidate, coordinate and process inventory and non-released equipment requests

Lead and formalize post-event debriefs

Submit Sunshine reporting in collaboration with Marketing Communications

Provide support staffing to tradeshow team

Utilize standard digital tools to manage tradeshows and communications

Monitor competitors and industry for trends and shifts in market

Doyou qualify?

Four-year college degree

Minimum of 5 years experience in complex national trade show and event coordination

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills and must be a team player

Must show demonstrated success managing non-reporting cross functional teams

Must be able to work independently and take initiative in problem solving and decision-making

Ability to analyze the entire planning process and execute preventative measures to insure requirements are achieved

Excellent written, verbal and organizational skills

Must be able to prioritize and handle a variety of projects simultaneously

Prior medical tradeshow experience preferred

Must be able to travel a minimum of 30% a year, for a week or more at a time

Works often with other countries where English may not be the main language of communication; must establish and maintain working relationships with global counterparts

Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds

We have amazing benefits to support you as an employee at ZEISS!

Medical

Vision

Dental

401k Matching

Employee Assistance Programs

Vacation and sick pay

The list goes on!

The annual pay range for this position is $87,600 - $109,500.

The pay offered for this role may be influenced by factors such as job location, scope of role, qualifications, education, experience, & complexity/specialization/scarcity of talent.

This position is also eligible for a performance bonus or sales commissions. ZEISS also offers robust benefits, including medical plans, retirement savings plan and paid time off.

ZEISS is an EEO/AA/M/F/Disabled Veteran Employer

Zeiss provides Equal Employment Opportunity without unlawful regard to an Applicants race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender, marital status, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military or veteran status, citizen status, sexual orientation, pregnancy (includes childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition), genetic predisposition, carrier status, gender expression or identity, including transgender identity, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law of the employee (or the people with whom the employee associates, including relatives and friends).

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Tina Eilerman

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