EMEA Event Manager (m/w/d)

Kion Group; Heusenstamm; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A global leader in automation is seeking an experienced EMEA Events Manager to join their Marketing team in Heusenstamm. Responsibilities include planning and executing events, managing budgets, and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate has a background in B2B event management, strong communication skills, and creativity. This position involves regular travel across Europe to support events, offering an exciting opportunity to engage with diverse teams and initiatives.

Leistungen

Career Development

Competitive Compensation and Benefits

Global Opportunities

Qualifikationen

• Experience dealing with logistics of customs and imports for events.
• Ability to manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholders under pressure.
• Creativity and strong attention to detail.

Aufgaben

• Plan and execute EMEA and local events.
• Lead event planning from concept to execution.
• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts.
• Create and manage event budgets.
• Prepare post-event reports and manage lead uploads.

Kenntnisse

B2B event management

Budget management

Project management knowledge

Strong communication skills

Creativity

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, or Digital Design

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Dematic, a global leader in intelligent automation, is seeking an experienced EMEA Events Manager to join our Marketing team on a permanent basis. Based within our EMEA organisation, this high-impact role reports to the Senior Manager of Field Marketing and is central to coordinating strategic, engaging, and flawless events across the region.

We offer:

• Career Development

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Global Opportunities

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute both EMEA and local events, trade shows, webinars, and customer engagements to drive brand awareness, lead generation, and customer experience.

• For some local events, there is some local support needed for the Field Marketing Managers.

• Lead event planning from concept to execution, providing detailed and organised project plans, including key milestones and stakeholder involvement. Define the showcases and support local FMM with showcases in local fairs.

• Develop and implement comprehensive annual EMEA Event plans and campaigns aligned with business objectives, leveraging data-driven insights and close collaboration with the Global Events Manager, regional Commercial teams, and Field Marketing Managers to ensure events align with global and regional strategies and maintain brand consistency across all physical and digital touchpoints.

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts in line with procurement.

• Creates and manages event budgets, including reporting both real-time budget vs forecast, ensuring cost-effective solutions and adherence to financial targets.

• Event Lifecycle Ownership: Organise pre-event logistics and documentation for the shipping and assembly of mechanical showcases across Europe.

• Overseeing the booth build-up and breakdown, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials.

• Prepare post-event reports and manage lead uploads. Compile event insights and ensure timely reporting and accurate upload of leads into the CRM or designated system.

• Oversee the entire running of the EMEA Tier1 events, leading the coordination of the programme, including PR Conferences, Product launches, customer evening events and speaker sessions with the support of local teams to support or deliver where necessary.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Marketing, Communications, or Digital Design. However, this is not essential, and equivalent work experience will also be considered.

• A background in B2B event management across international markets.

• Experience dealing with the logistics of customs and imports to assist with the materials for the events.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholders under pressure.

• Qualification or training in project management would be useful.

• Creativity with a strong eye for detail and visual brand alignment.

• Experience working cross-functionally in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• A proactive mindset, excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

• Ability and willingness to travel to event locations approximately every two months (Domestic & EMEA Travel).