Specialist, Event Marketing
Cochlear

Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Specialist, Event Marketing

Change people's lives and love what you do! Cochlear is the most recognized brand in hearing health care.

Last date to apply is Friday, May 17, 2024

About the role

Cochlear is helping people hear, and be heard, all over the world. Come be a part of our amazing mission! This is a fantastic opportunity to join the Event Marketing team at the global leader in implantable hearing devices! In this role, you will be based in our Americas head office in Lone Tree, CO. This role is hybrid, requiring you to be in the office 2 days per week minimum, with 3 days per week working from home.

In order to support the growth of the company, it is essential to educate our professional partners, patients, payers and providers on the products and services we provide. The Event Marketing Specialist is responsible for overseeing the logistical aspects of Professional Education courses, as well as, smaller in-house customer and internal events, planning and logistics. This role works closely with the Professional Education team to identify the annual courses offered, and all the associated needs related to the course, such as course materials, registration pages, communications, certifications, reports, etc. The Event Marketing Specialist is an expert on all requirements of the Accredited Bodies and Associations who provide Cochlear with the accreditations needed for our professionals. This role is responsible for managing the pre/on-site/post event logistics for all assigned events.

Key Responsibilities

• Cvent system administrative task such as; reporting, event request forms, event registrations, event emails, event landing pages, event orders, system integrations, apps, etc.
• Understand, create and execute the requirements outlined on an event order.
• Meets with and partners closely with Professional Education to understand full overview of course offerings to include but not limited to: course descriptions, learner outcomes, course learning hours, facilitators, audience, course evaluations and continue education credit(s).
• Maintain strong relationships with accredited continue education bodies AAA and ASHA. Submit all new courses to ensure continue education credits are approved for Cochlear courses.
• Works in the Event Management software Cvent daily to; receive and process all course requests submitted from internal business partners, create course registration pages, course invitations and all email communications, course evaluations, pre/post course reporting.
• Maintain the event management software Cvent; continually evaluate the efficiency of the platform, make updates as needed, and provide training of the platform to new hires as needed.
• Communicate with business partners in a timely and professional manner to keep them updated on course status, attendance, and logistics.
• Contract and coordinate all on-site logistics for assigned events, to include but not limited to: hotel accommodations, meeting rooms, food and beverage, transportation, equipment, printing, shipping. Maintain all deliverables, meeting all deadlines.
• Expert knowledge of all meeting space material, equipment, and functionality. Knowledgeable of overall building procedures as related to on-site event needs.
• Provide basic audio-visual support/troubleshooting.
• Document all legal report requirements post-event; i.e. Sunshine Reporting.
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and annually event reports.
  

Key Requirements

To add value to Cochlear in this role you'll be able to meet and demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities in your application and at interview:

• 2+ years of professional experience in events, hospitality, or administrative roles.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent verbal communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent project management skills
• Must be able to lift or move single items up to 40lbs
• Preferably proficient in the utilization of Cvent Event Management System
• Must be willing to learn to use new technology and systems.

Total Rewards

In addition to the opportunity to develop your knowledge and grow professionally, we offer competitive wages and benefits.

• Pay Range in the United States: $75,000 - $80,000 based upon experience, as well as an annual bonus opportunity of 7.5% of base salary. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location.
• Benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance as well as 401(K) matching with immediate vesting, Paid Time Off, tuition reimbursement, maternity and paternity leave, Employee Stock Purchase Plan and pet insurance.

Who are we?

Human needs have always been our inspiration, ever since Professor Graeme Clark set out to create the first multi-channel cochlear implant because he saw his father struggle with hearing loss. We always start with people in mind - thinking about their needs.

For this reason, our products, services and support will continue to evolve and improve. We are by our customers' side through the entire hearing journey, so they can experience a life full of hearing. Our employees tell us that the number one reason they enjoy working for Cochlear is the opportunity to make a difference to people's lives and working in an organization where they can be part of bringing the mission to life each day.

Physical & Mental Demands

The physical and mental demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the individual is regularly required to be in a stationary (seated/standing) position; utilize business technology for work product delivery, communicate orally and in writing with others internal or external to the organization, utilize problem solving/critical thinking skills to discern and convey information. May be asked to occasionally transport/move up to 30 pounds, depending on the position. Specific vision abilities required by this job include ability to adjust focus. The individual is regularly required to utilize comprehension, critical thinking, communication, problem solving, organization reasoning, relating to others and discernment of items such as product specifications, procedures and processes to customers (whether internal or external). Influence, organization/classification of information and planning are also required.

The work environment is a hybrid remote/office environment and represents those an individual may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Apply now by completing your application form online. Applicants must meet the job specific application criteria to be considered. Visit our careers site at www.cochlear.us/careers to learn more.

Cochlear Americas is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer and provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Cochlear will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation with completing the online application, please contact us via web or phone at 303-264-2549.

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