Sr. Associate Event Planner, Tradeshows
Richmond, Virginia Job ID JR0127958 Category Event Planning, Administrative Support Post Date Apr. 01, 2025McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness and well-being of you and those we serve – we care.
What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you.
The Senior Associate Event Planner specializing in tradeshows will support the planning and execution of engaging tradeshow experiences that drive sales growth. This role offers an opportunity to collaborate with diverse internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless tradeshow and event execution and optimal stakeholder satisfaction. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, adeptly adapts to changing business needs and is committed to driving success and innovation in every project.
Key Responsibilities:
- Act as a point of contact for sales leaders involved in regional tradeshows, ensuring smooth communication and coordination.
- Coordinate booth asset ordering and shipping, maintaining optimal inventory levels to ensure all necessary materials are available for successful event execution.
- Assist with tradeshow registration processes, ensuring timely and accurate completion to meet all deadlines.
- Manage tradeshow intake and approval process for assigned tradeshows.
- Manage the cross-functional tradeshow calendar and sales resource pages.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings to optimize tradeshow participation, offering support and insights.
- Gather and analyze tradeshow data to evaluate performance, providing insights to inform future planning and enhance overall event effectiveness.
- Assist in annual planning, forecasting and budgeting for tradeshows, ensuring financial resources are allocated effectively.
- Support exhibit force inventory and tradeshow shipping logistics, assisting in troubleshooting any issues that may arise.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of training materials, providing necessary resources and guidance for sales teams and tradeshow managers.
Minimum Qualifications:
Degree or equivalent and typically requires 2+ years of relevant experience.
Critical Qualifications:
- 2-4 years of experience in supporting and organizing tradeshows and events.
- Strong organizational, communication and project coordination skills; ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience managing spreadsheets and using data to inform decision making
- Demonstrated problem-solving capabilities and financial awareness.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite; Salesforce and Exhibit Force experience preferred.
Why McKesson?
At McKesson, we prioritize the health and well-being of our communities, employees, and clients. We offer a competitive compensation package with opportunities for bonuses and incentives, along with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We foster a culture where you can grow, contribute to impactful projects, and are encouraged to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people.
Join us in shaping the future of healthcare—today.
We are proud to offer a competitive compensation package at McKesson as part of our Total Rewards. This is determined by several factors, including performance, experience and skills, equity, regular job market evaluations, and geographical markets. The pay range shown below is aligned with McKesson's pay philosophy, and pay will always be compliant with any applicable regulations. In addition to base pay, other compensation, such as an annual bonus or long-term incentive opportunities may be offered. For more information regarding benefits at McKesson, please click here.
Our Base Pay Range for this position
$54,000 - $90,000McKesson is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McKesson provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees and is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or genetic information. For additional information on McKesson’s full Equal Employment Opportunity policies, visit our Equal Employment Opportunity page.
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