Event Manager – Remote

About the Role: 

We are looking for an Event Manager to join our Event Services team. In this role, you will utilize your creativity and excellent organizational skills to coordinate trade shows and events in the medical division. You will be expected to provide the best customer experience during all trade shows and events, to understand and communicate the value of Gore and support and grow the value of the Enterprise brands, and to ensure communication and alignment of trade show and event strategy with marketing and business strategy.

This is a remote position, and you can work from home in most locations within the United States.

Responsibilities: 

• Develop and coordinate event goals, budget, objectives and marketing strategies, in conjunction with stakeholders
• Complete all aspects of meeting coordination and implementation, including event registration, hotel accommodations, associate registration, asset/equipment planning and deliver
• Communicate all event activities proactively with appropriate stakeholders at all times
• Promote staff effectiveness during event
• Perform on-site or virtual show briefing, communications, and problem solving
• Coordinate side functions during event, such as symposiums, meetings, receptions, research
• Maintain relationships with industry partners, doctors and societies for future shows
• Collect and track appropriate show metrics including costs, leads, campaign results, attendee information
• Prepare and distribute show ROI analysis/report
• Conduct debrief meetings with stakeholders to discuss past and future needs

Required Qualifications: 

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience planning, prioritizing and managing multiple events and projects (high volume)
• Proficient computer skills including MS Office (Excel, Powerpoint)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Drive for efficiency and continuous improvement
• Action-oriented (strong drive for follow-through and completion) and self-motivated
• Demonstrated good judgment under pressure and ability to resolve problems promptly and professionally
• Ability to build relationships and create value within a cross functional environment
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 25%

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience in healthcare and/or Medical Device industry
• Experience hosting Virtual events
• Experience with Cvent software

Remote Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s remote working policies, from the country in which they are employed. For fully remote roles, the following locations are not eligible for new fully remote work arrangements: Alaska and Hawaii (for all roles), and Rhode Island (for wage/hourly roles only).

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. 

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description. 

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

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