Event & Experience Marketing Professional

nsibilities of the Event Team Manager include, but are not limited to:

Event Strategy & Execution:

● Develop and execute a comprehensive event strategy, including a mix of proprietary conferences, trade shows, webinars, and virtual events, aligned with the company's marketing goals.

● Oversee the end-to-end project management of all events, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.

● Measure and analyze event performance, including ROI, lead generation, and brand impact, providing regular reports to senior leadership.

● Stay current with the latest industry trends, event technologies, and best practices to propose innovative and impactful event concepts.

Management & Operations:

● Lead, mentor, and develop a team of event specialists, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team culture.

● Develop and manage the quarter / annual event budget, ensuring accurate forecasting and tracking of all expenditures.

● Negotiate contracts and manage relationships with external vendors, agencies, and partners to ensure quality service and cost-effectiveness.

● Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Field Marketing, and Communications, to ensure seamless integration and alignment of event activities.

Required education

None

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Skills & Experience:
● Demonstrated expertise across all Marketing disciplines.

● Experience working global, multinational companies. Roles working outside of Japan will be highly regarded.

● A minimum of 10 years of experience in event management. Experience in B2B Marketing or the Technology sector will be highly regarded.

● A minimum of 5 years of experience in a people management role, with a proven track record of leading and developing teams.

● Demonstrated experience in managing large-scale event budgets.

● Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English, with the ability to collaborate effectively with global stakeholders, including US headquarters. Business-level proficiency in Japanese is also required.

Preferred technical and professional experience

Skills & Experience:

● Proven experience managing the full lifecycle of diverse event formats, including large-scale flagship conferences (1,000+ attendees), face-to-face events, webinars, and 3rd party sponsorship activations.

● Hands-on experience with CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce) and marketing automation tools (e.g., Marketo).

● Strong data analysis skills and the ability to derive actionable insights from event metrics.

● Teritiary qualifications in Marketing or a similar field. International qualifications highly regarded.

Ideal Candidate Profile
● A natural leader with the ability to inspire and motivate a team.

● An exceptional communicator and negotiator with strong interpersonal skills.

● A strategic thinker with outstanding problem-solving abilities.

● Highly organized, with meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under pressure.

● An innovative mindset with a strong desire to take on new challenges and explore creative approaches.

● Creative, proactive, and passionate about delivering world-class event experiences.

● An ambitious professional with future leadership aspirations.

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