Senior Event Planner

Dentsply Sirona

. 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 .

Posted 4/2/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Comp & perks

Professional development opportunities
High-performance, empowering culture

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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)