Careers that Change Lives

　　Would you like to work for a fast-growing international healthcare company? Do you think you have the right experience for event management? If so, send us your CV and start the recruitment process now! We would like to offer you the position of Associate Convention Specialist.

　　The Associate Convention Specialist will report to the Strat Meeting Planning Supervisor Arabian Peninsula States (APS) and will be responsible for maintaining and enabling smooth relationships, communication, and processes between and with the respective region, local teams and other EMEA teams. You will work closely with all regional parties and local teams. You will set the framework for your specific region to ensure excellent service levels and proactivity, carefully balancing these interests with efficiency, cost, quality, and compliance objectives.

　　A Day in the Life

　　Act as key liaison with other internal departments - Operating Unit Events, Marketing, Training & Education (T&E), Finance, Legal & Compliance, etc.

　　Manage the lifecycle of events, e-cats, early reservations/registrations, agency fees, no show/cancellation policies, budgets, payments, etc.

　　Collaborate with the various operating units within Arabian Peninsula States (APS), creating synergies and homogenising processes.

　　Resolve event management issues at local and regional level.

　　Manage joint events for EMEA RLM at the respective venue.

　　Reduce resolution time with stakeholders (vendors, healthcare providers, finance, business units, etc.).

　　Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external suppliers.

　　Manage and respond to complaints from various stakeholders.

　　Work within the company's customer education budget and maximise the return on the budget.

　　Ensure the smooth running of direct events organised with the staff of the hotel where the event takes place.

　　Must Haves

　　Results and performance driven with a bias for action and a sense of urgency on priorities

　　Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritise multiple tasks

　　Ability to work well under pressure and maintain a positive, enthusiastic attitude

　　Ability to work in a team environment and independently, taking initiative as well as with limited supervision and build strong working relationships.

　　Ability to share best practice, experience and acquired skills with team members.

　　Ability to write and communicate in English fluently

　　Nice to Haves

　　Event Management experience

　　Travel Experience

　　Compliance Experience

　　We Offer

　　We offer a competitive salary and benefits package to all our employees:

　　Flexible working environment

　　Annual Incentive Plan % depending on company results

　　Pension scheme and group discount on healthcare insurance

　　Training possibilities via Cornerstone/Skills Lab

　　Employee Assistance Program and Recognize! (our global recognition program)

　　Our Commitment

　　Our unwavering commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means zero barriers to opportunity within Medtronic and a culture where all employees belong, are respected, and feel valued for who they are and the life experiences they contribute. We know equity starts beyond our workplace, and we must play a role in addressing systemic inequities in our communities if we hope to have long-term sustainable impact. Anchored in our Mission, we continue to drive ID&E forward both to enhance the well-being of Medtronic employees and to accelerate innovation that brings our lifesaving technologies to more people in more places around the world.

　　About Medtronic

　　Bold thinking. Bolder actions. We are Medtronic.

　　We lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions. Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people. Powered by our diverse knowledge, insatiable curiosity, and desire to help all those who need it, we deliver innovative technologies that transform the lives of two people every second, every hour, every day. Expect more from us as we empower insight-driven care, experiences that put people first, and better outcomes for our world.

　　In everything we do, we are engineering the extraordinary .

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