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 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.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. You’ll Also Have Access ToCareer 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 contributionTuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s 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 Abbott's 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 You'll Work OnPlan, prepare, manage, attend, and/or assist the Event Manager, Global Events with all regional education events and other global trade shows and events, as neededManage pre- and post-event emails and social media campaigns for trade showsMaintain detailed and organized records of all details for trade shows and eventsTrack event spending from planning stage to post-event to ensure expenses are within the planned budgetAssist 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 analysisAssist 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 analysisWork with Creative Services team to develop event invites, booth designs, and all additional graphic needsEstablish and maintain effective working relationships with vendorsDeliver extraordinary customer service to all internal and external stakeholders involved in the planning and delivery of eventsUpdate databases, create/distribute surveys, and provide post-event reportsBe detail-oriented, multi-task and prioritize projects, plan meetings and consistently meet budget deadlinesTravel and work outside of normal business hours, as needed, to meet conference schedulesCoordinate Marketing campaigns with the goal of increasing product awareness and increasing sales and profitsBook travel and hotel request for customer eventsAssist the Marketing department with additional needs/requests.Training And SkillsFriendly—Must have an engaging and creative personality that will be infectious to both internal touchpoints and external customersOrganizational skills –Ability to lead projects, overcome barriers, and collaborate effectively with othersIndependent Planning—Sets specific goals and objectives, ability to plan for the length and difficulty of assignments, ability to break down projects into specific tasks/stepsCRM Experience – Knowledge of working within a Customer Relationship Management system like SF.com, Marketo, and Monday.comSelf-starter—Takes 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 supervisionCustomer Focus— Dedication to the customer and earns their trust and respectDigital Citizen—Has an established web footprint and networks daily within social media venues such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, You-Tube, and blogsKnowledge of the internet and social media venuesExperience with cVent, Hubspot, Concur, and Oracle is desirableSelf-starter with a proven record of continual learning and growthExcellent communication skills (verbal and written)Ability to work independently and with minimal supervisionAbility to work collaboratively with various teams to achieve the organizational goalsAbility to handle the pressure of meeting tight deadlinesResults-oriented and dedicated to providing high-quality customer serviceEducation And Experience You’ll BringBachelors Degree in area of specialty.Minimum 2 yearsIn 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 stakeholdersAbility to interact and communicate in a professional manner with external thought leaders Proficient in Microsoft word, Powerpoint, Excel, and database managementPhysical DemandsLyfting, carrying and pushing – up to 40lbsTravel RequirementsTravel and work outside of normal business hours, as needed, to meet conference schedules30% of travel requiredApply NowLearn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.comFollow 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 www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbottand on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.The base pay for this position is $60,000.00 – $120,000.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.