Marketing Event Manager, Sunnyvale (Finance)

Company Description
At Intuitive, we are united behind our mission: we believe that minimally invasive care is life-enhancing care. Through ingenuity and intelligent technology, we expand the potential of physicians to heal without constraints.

As a pioneer and market leader in robotic-assisted surgery, we strive to foster an inclusive and diverse team, committed to making a difference. For more than 25 years, we have worked with hospitals and care teams around the world to help solve some of healthcare's hardest challenges and advance what is possible.

Intuitive has been built by the efforts of great people from diverse backgrounds. We believe great ideas can come from anywhere. We strive to foster an inclusive culture built around diversity of thought and mutual respect. We lead with inclusion and empower our team members to do their best work as their most authentic selves.

Passionate people who want to make a difference drive our culture. Our team members are grounded in integrity, have a strong capacity to learn, the energy to get things done, and bring diverse, real world experiences to help us think in new ways. We actively invest in our team members to support their long-term growth so they can continue to advance our mission and achieve their highest potential.

Join a team committed to taking big leaps forward for a global community of healthcare professionals and their patients. Together, let's advance the world of minimally invasive care.
Job Description
Primary Function of Position:

The Marketing Event Manager will lead customer events held onsite at the Sunnyvale headquarters, ensuring seamless day-of execution in collaboration with executive leadership and internal partners. Events include, but not limited to, Marketing and Sales initiated customer VIP events.
This role requires exceptional cross-functional communication, excellent attention to detail, and a strong understanding of marketing event management deliverables. The onsite Event Manager must demonstrate the ability to engage confidently and professionally with executives, customers, and key stakeholders. The Marketing Event Manager will drive collaboration across internal departments, key opinion leaders, associations, and external marketing agencies. Core responsibilities include maintaining and updating project plans, fostering alignment between functional groups, identifying risks and mitigation strategies, and delivering best-in-class event management practices.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead planning and execution of marketing events at the Sunnyvale headquarters, serving as the primary onsite point of contact.
• Provide day-of event management support for commercial events in Sunnyvale, including executive coordination, customer engagement, venue readiness, and real-time issue resolution.
• Partner with the US Marketing team to build and maintain the annual marketing event plan for on-campus Sunnyvale events and any assigned team(s).
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop strategic marketing plans, define event requirements, and establish project scope.
• Identify, monitor, and communicate event-related risks, scope changes, and contingencies; facilitate timely solutions with stakeholders.
• Manage event planning meetings, documentation, and assignments, creating and leveraging tracking tools as needed.
• Define roles and responsibilities of internal teams, leadership, and third-party partners for each project.
• Communicate project status, decisions, and risks effectively, tailoring updates for different audiences, including key executives and executive support teams.
• Oversee collaboration with agencies and production partners; manage budgets, timelines, and deliverables.
• Direct logistics for assigned events, including space assignments, food and beverage, AV/IT, and travel.
• Coordinate auxiliary aligned with major events.
• Support on-site execution at events, including customer relations, space preparation, AV, and catering coordination.
• Manage event metrics, provide post-event reporting and actionable insights.
• Contribute to event strategy by applying a customer-first mindset, understanding the customer journey, and sharing recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Demonstrate strong decision-making, strategic thinking, attention to detail, problem-solving, and multitasking capabilities.

Qualifications
Skills, Experience, Education, & Training:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, communications, or administration, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 8 years' experience in event management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote)
• Excellent organizational and project management skills
• Strong executive presence and ability to interact confidently with senior leadership and customers in high-visibility settings.
• Proven ability to manage onsite event execution with professionalism, adaptability, and poise under pressure.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills with experience leading cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals
• Vendor negotiation and management experience
• Ability to analyze data and deliver key insights
• Willingness to travel up to 30% annually and work flexible hours, including weekends
• Ability to perform manual tasks and lift up to 40 lbs.
• Healthcare industry experience preferred, but not required

Additional Information

Due to the nature of our business and the role, please note that Intuitive and/or your customer(s) may require that you show current proof of vaccination against certain diseases including COVID-19. Details can vary by role.

Intuitive is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type, without regard to race, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, genetic information or any other status protected under federal, state, or local applicable laws.

Mandatory Notices

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with fair chance laws.

We provide market-competitive compensation packages, inclusive of base pay, incentives, benefits, and equity. It would not be typical for someone to be hired at the top end of range for the role, as actual pay will be determined based on several factors, including experience, skills, and qualifications. The target base compensation ranges are listed.

Base Compensation Range Region 1: $131,200 USD - $188,800 USD
Base Compensation Range Region 2: $111,500 USD - $160,500 USD
Shift: Day
Workplace Type: Onsite - This job is fully onsite.
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