Meeting, Event, and Trade Show Coordinator

What Meetings, Events, and Trade Shows contributes to Cardinal Health

Meetings and Events plans and implements a variety of internal and external meetings, events, and trade shows aligned with strategic business and brand objectives. This job family manages a variety of event logistics depending on the complexities of the program.  Meeting management services often include: site selection, contracting, registration, attendee and vendor management, and budget reconciliation. 

Job Summary

The Meeting, Event & Trade Show Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the U.S. planning team of 7 lead planners with a primary focus on meetings and events. Development opportunities include providing additional planning assistance outside of general scope of work, managing special projects, and creating and driving new processes for the Meeting, Event, and Trade Show Team.

• Demonstrates knowledge of meeting and trade show planning and project management practice
• Facilitates and drives tasks to assist in the day-to-day operation of planning team
• Negotiates, manages and/or implements budgets and contracts with external vendors
• Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills and serves as a strategic advisor to clients
• Builds and maintains a positive relationship with key vendors and internal contacts
• Translates the goals and objectives of meetings, events, and trade shows into a positive and effective experience
• Ability to prioritize schedule/meetings based on workload and availability
• Able to lead planning meetings when lead planner is unable

Responsibilities

• Builds registration sites in Cvent for various meetings and assists with attendee management
• Manage supply closet organization & maintains pertinent stock
• Coordination of packing and shipping meeting or trade show supplies/materials
• May serve as first point of contact for various elements of programs based on roles and responsibilities determined with lead planner
• Procure necessary branded items or marketing collateral based on event needs
• Develops competence by performing structured work assignment

Travel Requirements: 30%

Location: Ideal location is within a 1-hour commute to Dublin, OH. The Meeting, Events & Trade Show Coordinator may work from home but will also require working onsite in Dublin, OH approximately one day per week.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field, or equivalent work experience, preferred
• 0-2 years of related experience, preferred
• Meetings Industry knowledge either through academics or experience
• Certified Meeting Professional (CMP), preferred
• Cvent experience, preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication/interpersonal skills
• Detail oriented
• Effective problem solving and negotiation skills
• Comfortable with technology

Anticipated hourly range: $22.30-$32.00

Bonus eligible: No

Benefits: Cardinal Health offers a wide variety of benefits and programs to support health and well-being.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• 401k savings plan

• Access to wages before pay day with myFlexPay

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short- and long-term disability coverage

• Work-Life resources

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy lifestyle programs

Application window anticipated to close: 03/31/2026 *if interested in opportunity, please submit application as soon as possible.

The hourly range listed is an estimate. Pay at Cardinal Health is determined by multiple factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's geographical location, relevant education, experience and skills and an evaluation of internal pay equity.

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Cardinal Health supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. Cardinal Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

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