Meeting, Event, and Trade Show Coordinator
Cardinal Health, Columbus, OH, United States
What Meetings, Events, and Trade Shows contributes to Cardinal Health
Meetings and Events plans and implements a variety of internal and external meetings, events, and trade shows aligned with strategic business and brand objectives. This job family manages a variety of event logistics depending on the complexities of the program. Meeting management services often include: site selection, contracting, registration, attendee and vendor management, and budget reconciliation.
Job Summary The Meeting, Event & Trade Show Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the U.S. planning team of 7 lead planners with a primary focus on meetings and events. Development opportunities include providing additional planning assistance outside of general scope of work, managing special projects, and creating and driving new processes for the Meeting, Event, and Trade Show Team.
Demonstrates knowledge of meeting and trade show planning and project management practice
Facilitates and drives tasks to assist in the day-to-day operation of planning team
Negotiates, manages and/or implements budgets and contracts with external vendors
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and serves as a strategic advisor to clients
Builds and maintains a positive relationship with key vendors and internal contacts
Translates the goals and objectives of meetings, events, and trade shows into a positive and effective experience
Ability to prioritize schedule/meetings based on workload and availability
Able to lead planning meetings when lead planner is unable
Responsibilities
Builds registration sites in Cvent for various meetings and assists with attendee management
Manage supply closet organization & maintains pertinent stock
Coordination of packing and shipping meeting or trade show supplies/materials
May serve as first point of contact for various elements of programs based on roles and responsibilities determined with lead planner
Procure necessary branded items or marketing collateral based on event needsDevelops competence by performing structured work assignment
Travel Requirements 30%
Location Ideal location is within a 1-hour commute to Dublin, OH. The Meeting, Events & Trade Show Coordinator may work from home but will also require working onsite in Dublin, OH approximately one day per week.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
0-2 years of related experience, preferred
Meetings Industry knowledge either through academics or experience
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), preferred
Cvent experience, preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
Detail oriented
Effective problem solving and negotiation skills
Comfortable with technology
Anticipated hourly range $22.30-$32.00
Bonus eligible No
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close 03/31/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
To read and review this privacy notice click here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
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Meetings and Events plans and implements a variety of internal and external meetings, events, and trade shows aligned with strategic business and brand objectives. This job family manages a variety of event logistics depending on the complexities of the program. Meeting management services often include: site selection, contracting, registration, attendee and vendor management, and budget reconciliation.
Job Summary The Meeting, Event & Trade Show Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the U.S. planning team of 7 lead planners with a primary focus on meetings and events. Development opportunities include providing additional planning assistance outside of general scope of work, managing special projects, and creating and driving new processes for the Meeting, Event, and Trade Show Team.
Demonstrates knowledge of meeting and trade show planning and project management practice
Facilitates and drives tasks to assist in the day-to-day operation of planning team
Negotiates, manages and/or implements budgets and contracts with external vendors
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and serves as a strategic advisor to clients
Builds and maintains a positive relationship with key vendors and internal contacts
Translates the goals and objectives of meetings, events, and trade shows into a positive and effective experience
Ability to prioritize schedule/meetings based on workload and availability
Able to lead planning meetings when lead planner is unable
Responsibilities
Builds registration sites in Cvent for various meetings and assists with attendee management
Manage supply closet organization & maintains pertinent stock
Coordination of packing and shipping meeting or trade show supplies/materials
May serve as first point of contact for various elements of programs based on roles and responsibilities determined with lead planner
Procure necessary branded items or marketing collateral based on event needsDevelops competence by performing structured work assignment
Travel Requirements 30%
Location Ideal location is within a 1-hour commute to Dublin, OH. The Meeting, Events & Trade Show Coordinator may work from home but will also require working onsite in Dublin, OH approximately one day per week.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
0-2 years of related experience, preferred
Meetings Industry knowledge either through academics or experience
Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), preferred
Cvent experience, preferred
Excellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
Detail oriented
Effective problem solving and negotiation skills
Comfortable with technology
Anticipated hourly range $22.30-$32.00
Bonus eligible No
Benefits
Medical, dental and vision coverage
Paid time off plan
Health savings account (HSA)
401k savings plan
Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short- and long-term disability coverage
Work-Life resources
Paid parental leave
Healthy lifestyle programs
Application window anticipated to close 03/31/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.
The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.
Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.
Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.
To read and review this privacy notice click here (https://www.cardinalhealth.com/content/dam/corp/email/documents/corp/cardinal-health-online-application-privacy-policy.pdf)
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