Enterprise Event Planner

Charlotte, NC, USA|

Job Overview

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plan

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Employee Discounts

Job Description

Dentsply Sirona is the world’s largest manufacturer of professional dental products and technologies, boasting a rich 130-year history of innovation and dedicated service to the dental industry and patients globally. With its comprehensive portfolio, the company develops, manufactures, and markets a wide array of dental and oral health products alongside other consumable medical devices under numerous world-class brands. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Dentsply Sirona is a market leader listed on NASDAQ under the symbol XRAY, recognized for its commitment to advancing patient care through innovative, high-quality dental solutions designed to deliver better and safer dentistry. The company emphasizes bringing out the best in its people by fostering a high-performance culture that inspires innovation and collaboration across its global teams. Employees at Dentsply Sirona benefit from exceptional professional development and the opportunity to contribute to shaping the future of dentistry worldwide, making a real difference by improving oral health for patients everywhere.

The Senior Event Planner role at Dentsply Sirona is a critical leadership position responsible for the strategic planning, execution, and assessment of impactful corporate, clinical, and commercial events that align with the company’s brand and business goals. This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented leader with extensive experience managing complex, multi-day event programs involving cross-functional partnerships and external vendor relationships in a dynamic global environment. The Senior Event Planner will spearhead the comprehensive end-to-end coordination of high-profile events, including national sales meetings, incentive programs, and flagship user conferences, ensuring seamless delivery that results in exceptional attendee experiences. This role involves translating overarching business objectives into compelling event concepts and agendas that engage audiences and enhance Dentsply Sirona's reputation as an industry innovator. Acting as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders, the Senior Event Planner will provide expert guidance on event strategies, best practices, and execution while collaborating closely with global teams to maintain brand consistency and tailor experiences to regional needs. Additional responsibilities include managing detailed project plans, budgets, risk assessments, vendor negotiations, and onsite logistics to guarantee flawless event operations. The role also emphasizes ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory standards and supporting continuous process improvements to strengthen the company’s event management capabilities. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellence in communication, project management, budget oversight, and relationship building while embodying the company’s values of innovation, collaboration, and high performance.

Job Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in event management, marketing, communications, business, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in corporate event planning preferably within a global, matrixed organization or regulated industry
Demonstrated ability to manage large-scale, multi-day events with complex logistics and VIP stakeholders
Strong project management skills with great attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Proven experience managing budgets and negotiating with vendors
Ability to travel 10-20% as required

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field
5+ years of experience in corporate event planning within a global, matrixed organization or regulated industry such as medical device, pharmaceutical, healthcare, or technology
Demonstrated experience managing large-scale, multi-day events with complex logistics and VIP stakeholders
Strong project management and organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills comfortable interfacing with senior executives and cross-functional teams
Proven budget management and vendor negotiation experience
Ability to travel 10-20% depending on event calendar
Preferred certifications include CMP or CSEP
Experience supporting clinical education events or healthcare professional programs
Familiarity with Cvent event management software

Job Duties

Manage the end-to-end planning and delivery of major corporate and clinical events including customer programs, national sales meetings, incentive meetings and large user conferences
Translate business objectives into event concepts, agendas, and experience designs that engage targeted audiences and elevate the brand
Build and manage detailed project plans, timelines, budgets, and risk assessments for all assigned programs
Serve as a trusted advisor to internal partners on event strategy, options, and best practices
Oversee venue sourcing, contract negotiations, and vendor selection for annual meetings and conferences
Develop comprehensive event documentation including run-of-show, production schedules, staffing plans, and briefing materials
Manage on-site operations providing leadership to staff, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure flawless execution