The IBM event team plans and executes best-in-class virtual, in-person and hybrid events that deliver new pipeline, build brand awareness, and offer outstanding attendee experiences. Delivering great client events involves many stakeholders and the event specialist provides critical services and consulting, playing a key role by partnering with the event strategist to ensure event compliance and audit readiness. The ideal candidate for this role will be passionate about B2B events, detailed orientated and dedicated to delivering great attendee experiences that deliver a measurable impact.
Your responsibilities include:
- end-to-end project management of the events under your responsibility.
- ensuring the events you run are on time, in budget and yield in the demand generation funnel and objectives
- working with event stakeholders to agree SMART goals for events that align with business priorities
- leading each event as if it was a campaign: - pre-event, during-event and post-event activities for these events including selecting locations, managing agencies and venues, budget management, onsite logistics management and post-event follow-up
- partnering with a broader team on specific aspects of large-scale events e.g., IBM Think
- working with our key vendors and suppliers to ensure IBM shows up consistently and on brand.
- remaining current with b2b event industry trends, best practices and new thinking in areas such as environmental sustainability, inclusivity, and the role of AI in events
- acting as an event advocate, promoting events internally and externally to drive interest and engagement
We offer a dynamic blend of personal flexibility and a thriving in-office environment. This role requires four days of in-office presence per week, with one days for remote work.
We are looking for an event manager that has:
- 3+ years of experience planning and executing a wide range of b2b events
- strong project management experience and adherence to deadlines
- avid learner who consistently expands knowledge to gain new skills and expertise
- proactive listener that can use expertise to predict needs and prevent issues
- responsible team player demonstrating ownership and accountability
- strong written and verbal communication skills
- experience with event technology systems such as registration sites, event management platforms and mobile apps
- is willing to travel, as most events are run outside of Romania.
- English proficiency
- Preference for other languages: Dutch, Danish, Swedish