Description

Who We Are

GC America is a global leader in dental care and oral health. With more than 100 years of history, presence in over 100 countries, and a team of over 3,500 people worldwide, we are proud to support dental professionals with innovative, high-quality products that truly make a difference for patients. Our teams across Europe, North America, and Asia work together to develop and manufacture precision components for the dental industry, always focused on quality, innovation, and improving lives. At GC, we believe in working with care and purpose. Our company philosophy, SEMUI, is all about thinking from the standpoint of others, whether that’s our customers, our teams, or the people who use our products every day. It’s this mindset that helps us drive innovation, respect each other, and create real value for the future of oral health. If you’re looking to join a successful, global company with real career opportunities, we’d love to meet you.

About the Role

This role will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing educational programs in collaboration with the sales team, third-party education groups and local dental education organizations. The ideal candidate will have experience in event planning, strong project management skills, and the ability to build relationships with key stakeholders to ensure successful event execution.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Event Planning & Execution: Organize and manage local dental education events, including venue selection, logistics coordination, and on-site execution as applicable.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Work closely with the sales team, third-party education groups and local dental education organizations to align event objectives with business goals.
• Budget Management: Develop and manage event budgets, ensuring cost-effective solutions without compromising quality.
• Marketing & Promotion: Coordinate with the marketing team to promote events through digital channels, emails, and printed materials.
• Speaker & Faculty Coordination: Liaise with key opinion leaders, speakers, and educators to secure their participation and manage their needs.
• Registration & Attendance Management: Oversee attendee registration, confirmations, and post-event follow-up to maximize engagement.
• On-Site Management: Ensure smooth event execution, managing logistics such as AV setup, catering, and materials distribution.
• Shipment Coordination: Manage the shipment of hands-on materials and necessary brochures to event locations to ensure all required resources are available.
• Post-Event Analysis: Collect and analyze feedback to measure event success and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Compliance & Regulations: Ensure all events adhere to industry regulations and company compliance policies.
• Other Duties: Undertake additional responsibilities and tasks as assigned or requested.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Event Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years of experience in event planning, preferably within the dental, medical, or healthcare industry.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for collaboration with internal teams and external partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point), CRM (Salesforce preferred), event management software (i.e. cvent, eventbrite) and SAP

This position follows a hybrid work schedule, with on-site presence required Monday through Thursday and remote work available on Fridays. Occasional weekend availability is required to support events at headquarters. This role also requires approximately 20% travel.

Why Join GC America

At GC, you will be part of a growing, innovative company with a global footprint. We offer a collaborative, international work environment where your expertise has a direct impact.

Benefits and Perks:

• Hybrid work schedule
• 401(k) through Fidelity and company matching 10%
• Dental insurance with Delta Dental PPO
• Health insurance BCBS Illinois PPO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Health Savings Account
• Company Paid Life Insurance (two times annual salary)
• Paid time off including an extra paid week off the week between Christmas and New Years
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance through EyeMed
• 10 paid holidays

Ready to Apply?

We look forward to receiving your application. Please note that due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for considering GC America as your next career step.

The total compensation range for this position is $70,000–$100,000. GC America offers a competitive Total Rewards package, including medical, dental, vision, family-forming benefits, life and disability insurance, and paid time off. Compensation within this range is based on qualifications and experience. GC America reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits at any time.