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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Director of Trade shows and Industry Events is a key member of the Experiential Marketing & Events Team. Responsible for overseeing the portfolio of tradeshows and industry events we attend, sponsor, and deliver to support growth goals set by the company. This leader will be responsible for the overall trade show strategy, planning, execution, budget management, and team operations. The leader will be responsible for leading a team of six event managers (subject to change), managing workload, creating and improving standard operating procedures, and ensuring excellence in our support and delivery of trade shows across the enterprise. You’ll enjoy the flexibility to work remotely * from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges. Primary Responsibilities:
- Oversees the strategic planning, budget and execution of all trade shows and industry events
- Support the team and partner across marketing and sales stakeholders by being the subject matter expert on trade shows, enabling capabilities, proactively meeting their needs, communicating effectively, and working to continuously improve systems, processes and outcomes
- Ensures event performance is properly measured and drives impactful outcomes in direct support of business and growth goals. Driving leads, client meetings and engaging audiences
- Document, maintain, update workflows based on current/future system configurations and related processes for trade shows and industry events
- Develop, mentor and coach the team to continuously improve and mature. Demonstrating our expertise and value as we build a center of excellence
- 1+ meeting event management certification (CMP, CMM, CTSM, CSEP, CPCE, CGMP, CEM, CEPS, CQEP)
- 8+ years in planning, organizing, and delivering a corporate presence at B2B trade shows and industry events
- 5+ years managing people working in meeting and events related roles
- 2+ years in a matrixed large corporate setting. You thrive in a fluid and fast-paced environment; able to adapt to changing business needs
- Advanced level of experience in Microsoft Office productivity tools (Word, Excel, Outlook, MS Teams, Power Point)
- Ability to listen and gather requirements from stakeholders and develop a plan of action with clearly defined deadlines, decision points, and milestones for success
- Proven confident in verbal and written communication with all levels of an organization, external partners, and vendors
- Willing or ability to travel up to 25% of the time for onsite event execution within continental United States
- Certified Trade show Marketer (CTSM)
- Experience in healthcare and/or healthcare marketing
- Experience with Workfront or similar project management software
About the Company
UnitedHealth Group
Minnetonka, MN, United States
UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company that’s dedicated to improving the health outcomes of millions worldwide. We are... Read more