Event Specialist

in specified business concept or project and may have responsibility for tools and assigned resources.

• Understands department/ functional mission and vision.

• Regularly participates in overall functional event planning.

• Applies creativity and judgment to developmental work on different projects within the business environment.

• Regularly demonstrates discretion and independent judgment in matters of significance to IBM Event Marketing.

• Ensure all documentation is obtained for audit readiness according to Global Event Process (GEP)

• Activities are subject to business measurements, impact client satisfaction, and impact project costs or expenses of events.

• Utilises expertise to directly influence people outside department or function. Sometimes no precedent exists.

• Advises other event marketing professionals.

• Communicate business value to key stakeholders.

• Effectively utilise group dynamics.

• Negotiates to define approaches and goals.

• Analyses situations and implement solutions, or develop new system elements, procedures or processes.

• Provides ongoing technical/operational guidance to lead professional work teams or conducts special projects

Required Technical and Professional Expertise

• Educated to master level with an ace in marketing

• Deep knowledge of the overall Global Event Process (GEP)

• Deep knowledge of sub GEP processes: Data Privacy (GDPR), CTEBA, Logo License Agreements, Response and Lead Management.

• Deep knowledge of event tools (Airtable, Event workspace, EDIT, Integrate, RainFocus, NPS)

• Constant learner: consistently expanding knowledge to gain new skills and expertise.

• Good listener who is detail oriented and proactive.

• Responsible team player demonstrating ownership and accountability.

• Ability to manage many projects/tasks at once.

• Strong organisational skills

• Strong communication skills

Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise

• Strategic and critical thinker
• Experienced writer and content creator
• Organised project planner
• Effective collaborator
• Teamwork advisor
• Innovator who thrives in fast paced/ambiguous environments
• Curious researcher