Senior Event Planner responsible for executing major corporate and clinical events at Dentsply Sirona. Leading strategy and engagement while collaborating with global teams and managing vendor relationships.
About the role
- Buyer managing merchandise strategy for event-based retail environments across multiple cities. Collaborating with Planning to drive financial performance and managing event-specific product assortments.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end merchandise strategy for event-based retail environments
- Lead event-specific assortment strategy across diverse markets, tailoring product mix based on geography, fan base, venue size, and event duration
- Partner closely with Planning to build event-level financial plans, projections, and manage open-to-buy across compressed timelines
- Develop scalable merchandising strategies that balance core programs with localized and trend-right product opportunities
- Analyze sell-through performance in real time during events and adjust replenishment, flow, and markdown strategy accordingly
- Identify key maintenance and trend categories, ensuring appropriate inventory depth and timing by event lifecycle
- Negotiate with vendors on cost, exclusivity, delivery timelines, and event-specific product needs
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Planning, and Venue partners to ensure the right product is in the right place at the right time
- Oversee promotional alignment to maximize conversion in high-volume, short-duration retail environments
- Travel to events as needed to support execution, evaluate performance, and strengthen vendor and partner relationships
Requirements
- Passion for sports, live events, and fan experience
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- 2+ years of buying experience in retail, preferably in high-volume or event-driven environments
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to manage margin, inventory turn, and event P&L performance
- Advanced retail math and analytical skills with comfort working in Excel and inventory systems
- Ability to operate with speed and decisiveness in fast-paced, time-sensitive environments
- Strong negotiation skills and experience managing vendor relationships
- High accountability with strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Clear communicator with the ability to influence internal and external stakeholders
- Comfort managing multiple event calendars simultaneously with competing priorities
- Solution-oriented mindset with the ability to pivot quickly when circumstances change
- Ability to independently organize and prioritize workload across multiple markets
Benefits
- Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience.
- We’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life; as such we offer a range of competitive benefits tailored to each country in which we operate.
Job title
Job type
Experience level
Salary
Not specified
Degree requirement
Location requirements
Event Management Specialist collaborating with procurement to secure hotels and manage event logistics for EventConnect. Focused on enhancing communication and support for hotels and attendees.
GW
Assistant Director of Presidential Events at Georgetown University responsible for planning and executing special events and engaging with University constituents. Collaborating with the Georgetown community and external partners in a dynamic environment.
Marketing Manager leading events strategy and customer engagement initiatives at Diabolocom. Driving high - quality experiences to strengthen customer relationships and deliver measurable business impact.
Hiring for various clinical and operational healthcare positions in Jacksonville, FL. Join our team in transforming healthcare for seniors.
Executive Director of Public Affairs at Gilead leading HIV Prevention communications and advocacy efforts across the U.S. to address public health challenges and improve patient lives.
Relationship Banker II focusing on identifying customer financial needs and providing suitable banking solutions for growth. Engaging with customers in - person and through calls to achieve branch targets.
Relationship Banker I responsible for enhancing customer experience through tailored banking solutions. Engaging with customers for transactional needs and education on financial wellness.
Logistics Analyst at CCM Eventos specializing in transport logistics for medical events. Organizing and managing participant transfers with a focus on communication and efficiency.
Event Operations Executive coordinating operational aspects of exhibitions and events for RX in Germany. Collaborating with cross - functional teams to deliver high - quality experiences for exhibitors and visitors.