Meeting Sr Planner - #182817

At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

The Senior Meeting Planner role is expected to complete project-related tasks relating to the Meeting Services Department. These may include training manuals, style sheets, form binders, and other projects as may be determined by the department Manager.

How You'll Create Impact

• This position is responsible for knowledge of Goals & Objectives to ensure the outcome of the meetings link to these goals & objectives.
• Responsibilities include participation in: The development of meeting goals & objectives, assist in strategic planning for program development, preparation of budgets (preliminary, working and final meeting budgets), contract negotiations with hotels, conference centers, destination management companies, production companies, transportation companies, and other miscellaneous vendors.
• Additional duties include: The development of meeting/event materials, Food & Beverage (F&B), Time & Events schedules (T&E), Arrival & Departures manifests (A&D manifests), Banquet & Event Orders (BEOs), housing lists and confirmation notices.
• On-site execution, to include management of all the above focused on the Customer Experience.
• Post-event duties include evaluations, invoice reconciliation, charge backs and expense analysis.
• Effectively interface with a diverse group of internal and external personnel to include senior management, Distributors, sales associates, key surgeons, Corporation Aviation, Corporate Travel, Compliance, and vendors.
• Close interaction with Zimmer Biomet aviation personnel and Zimmer Biomet travel agency to manage air and ground operations.
• Establish and maintain management of preferred vendors.
• The Meeting Planner will develop and/or review proposals for theme events, as well as speaker booking/management, activities and entertainment.
  
  

What Makes You Stand Out

• Must have strong knowledge of orthopedic industry, marketing, and medical education.
• Must be customer-focused, extremely well organized, energetic, and detail-oriented.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal) with experience in a consulting role and relationship management.
• Must hold the knowledge necessary to participate in strategic planning of medical education and convention events.
• Solid knowledge of marketing processes related to meetings for product training as well as audio/visual industry for materials preparation.
• Solid Project Management skills.
• Solid communication and management skills.
• Solid Meeting Industry experience.
  
  

Your Background

• Associate degree or equivalent academic qualification.
• 5 years of related experience in meeting planning.
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), Certified Meeting Manager (CMM), or an equivalent certification (required).
• French language skills are desirable.
  
  

Travel Expectations

Up to 40% travel, primarily within Canada.

Compensation Data

• Expected Compensation: $61,000 - $80,000 CAD.
• Holiday and PTO provided.
  
  

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability

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