Events Manager
Amsterdam (Montgomery) Bachelor's Degree Marketing
Job description
Drive planning and execution of small and medium sized IBM global conferences
· Assist with planning and execution of larger scale conferences
· Lead diverse teams in building and executing a complex event strategy tailored to providing an exceptional client experience
· Build and manage business plans with approved attendance and expo targets to drive a break even spend
· Maintain rigorous management system for internal and external teams to achieve key event elements including attendee targets, lead generation, sales engagement, drive to, on-site execution
· Assist in directing communication plans for internal and external audiences.
· Lead engagement discussions and strategic positioning with executive leadership across key segments
· Manage relationships with the venue and ensure all on-site activities run smoothly
Auto req ID
170636BR
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Role ( Job Role )
Campaign Manager
State / Province
NEW YORK
Primary job category
Marketing & Communications
Company
(0147) International Business Machines Corporation
Contract type
Regular
Employment Type
Full-Time
ERBP
Is this role a commissionable/sales incentive based position?
No
Travel Required
Up to 10% or 1 day a week
IBM Business Group
GBS
Preferred Education
None
City / Township / Village
NEW YORK
EO Statement
IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.
Required Technical and Professional Expertise
· Possesses a strong marketing and leadership background with solid experience in event planning and execution
· Demonstrates discipline of a process-oriented attention to detail
· Possesses and executes creatively while continually striving to drive innovation
· Possesses excellent collaborator and communicator skills
· Must have strong presentation skills
· Can manage deadlines, assorted fire drills and multitask across many demands
· Must be a team player who can jump in and assist on any task, as needed
· Truly loves event management and brings enthusiasm and passion to the role
· 3+ years event planning and management
· 2-3 years experience leading and driving highly goal-oriented and business results teams
· 3 years experience in developing campaign and engagement strategies
· Proven and demonstrated results in exceeding revenue targets
Country/Region
United States
Preferred Technical and Professional Experience
· None
Secondary Job Category
Other Marketing
Eligibility Requirements
· None
Position Type
Professional
Early Professional Track
Not Applicable - Professional Hire