Dentsply Sirona

Senior Event Planner

Dentsply Sirona

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Charlotte • North Carolina • United States

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Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Manage the end ‑ to ‑ end planning and delivery of major corporate and clinical events, including customer programs, national sales meetings, incentive meetings and large user conferences
  • Translate business objectives into event concepts, agendas, and experience designs that engage targeted audiences and elevate the Dentsply Sirona brand
  • Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments for all assigned programs
  • Serve as a trusted advisor to internal partners, guiding them through event strategy, options, and best practices
  • Collaborate with global teams to support consistency across regions while tailoring experiences to local needs
  • Oversee venue sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor selection (A/V, production, décor, catering, transportation, security, registration, housing, etc.) for annual national sales meeting, incentive meeting and DS World customer conference
  • Develop comprehensive event documentation, including run ‑ of ‑ show, production schedules, staffing plans, and briefing materials
  • Partner closely with Marketing, Sales, Communications, Clinical Education, and Executive Leadership to ensure alignment on content, messaging, and attendee experience
  • Manage on ‑ site operations, providing leadership to staff, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure flawless execution
  • Own event budgets from forecasting through final reconciliation; ensure responsible cost management and ROI reporting
  • Negotiate and oversee vendor contracts and performance, ensuring the highest standards of service delivery and compliance with company policies
  • Evaluate cost ‑ saving opportunities and implement process efficiencies across the events portfolio
  • Ensure event activities comply with all applicable regulatory, legal, and industry standards
  • Support continuous improvement of processes, tools, templates, and standard operating procedures related to event planning
  • Maintain accurate data and reporting for internal systems, including attendee management, budgets, and post-event analysis

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
  • 5+ years of experience in corporate event planning, preferably within a global, matrixed organization or regulated industry (medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or technology)
  • Demonstrated experience managing large ‑ scale, multi ‑ day events with complex logistics and VIP stakeholders
  • Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; comfortable interfacing with senior executives and cross ‑ functional teams
  • Proven budget management and vendor negotiation experience
  • Ability to travel 10-20% depending on event calendar
Benefits
  • Professional development opportunities
  • High-performance, empowering culture
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
event planningproject managementbudget managementvendor negotiationrisk assessmentevent documentationlogistics managementdata reportingcost managementprocess improvement
Soft Skills
communicationinterpersonal skillsorganizational skillsattention to detailleadershipcollaborationstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingadaptabilitycustomer engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in Event ManagementBachelor’s degree in MarketingBachelor’s degree in CommunicationsBachelor’s degree in BusinessCertified Meeting Professional (CMP)Event Planning CertificationProject Management Professional (PMP)Certified Special Events Professional (CSEP)Certified Professional in Management (CPM)Certified Event Designer (CED)