Event Coordinator

Jobtailor; Köln; Vor Ort; EUR 45.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Jobtailor in Germany seeks an experienced Event Manager to lead planning from concept to on-site execution for a range of events and festivals. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage budgets, and ensure seamless participant experiences.

You will negotiate with hotels, suppliers, and venues, ensuring the best value while keeping plans flexible under pressure. This role rewards initiative and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in event management.
• Passion for engaging people through thoughtfully designed formats.
• A confident, composed presence, including when speaking to groups and working in high-pressure situations.
• High stress resilience.
• Calmness when plans need to be changed at short notice.
• Flexibility and a solution-oriented approach.
• Independent, structured way of working.
• A strong sense of aesthetics and budget awareness.
• Ideally based in the Cologne/Düsseldorf area for convenient access to events and the office.
• Excellent organizational skills and a hands‑on mentality.
• Marketing or industry expertise is not required.

Aufgaben

• Manage events independently from the initial concept through implementation and the final on-site details
• Plan and deliver implementation days, the GREATOR Festival, international events, trade shows, and team events
• Plan event agendas
• Negotiate with hotels and service providers
• Compare quotes and secure the best value for money
• Develop entrepreneurial event concepts with a clear purpose and thoughtful structure
• Create an exceptional participant experience
• Lead confidently throughout the event day and moderate when required
• Maintain an overview even in stressful situations
• Manage merchandise from ordering through quality control
• Develop ideas for exceptional customer experiences, including beyond events

Kenntnisse

Event Planning

Budget Management

Quote Comparison

Merchandise Management

Agenda Planning

Jobbeschreibung

• Manage events independently from the initial concept through implementation and the final on-site details
• Plan and deliver implementation days, the GREATOR Festival, international events, trade shows, and team events
• Plan event agendas
• Negotiate with hotels and service providers
• Compare quotes and secure the best value for money
• Develop entrepreneurial event concepts with a clear purpose and thoughtful structure
• Create an exceptional participant experience
• Lead confidently throughout the event day and moderate when required
• Maintain an overview even in stressful situations
• Manage merchandise from ordering through quality control
• Develop ideas for exceptional customer experiences, including beyond events

Requirements

• Experience in event management
• Passion for engaging people through thoughtfully designed formats
• A confident, composed presence, including when speaking to groups and working in high-pressure situations
• High stress resilience
• Calmness when plans need to be changed at short notice
• Flexibility and a solution-oriented approach
• Independent, structured way of working
• A strong sense of aesthetics and budget awareness
• Ideally based in the Cologne/Düsseldorf area for convenient access to events and the office
• Excellent organizational skills and a hands‑on mentality
• Marketing or industry expertise is not required

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in event management, from concept development to execution, ensuring exceptional participant experiences while maintaining budget awareness and organizational efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Event Management
• Negotiation Skills
• Organizational Skills
• High Stress Resilience
• Customer Experience Development

Hard Skills

• Event Planning
• Budget Management
• Quote Comparison
• Merchandise Management
• Agenda Planning

Soft Skills

• Composed Presence
• Flexibility
• Solution-Oriented Approach
• Calmness Under Pressure
• Independent Working

Industry Keywords

• Event Concept Development
• Participant Experience
• Trade Shows
• International Events
• Team Events