Event Manager (f/m/d)

IONOS Group; Berlin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Flexible hours (trust-based)

Canteen subsidies (at some locations)

Modern office with good transport

Job summary

IONOS Group is seeking a hands-on Events Lead to design and execute B2B events and trade fair appearances for its brands in Berlin. You will manage from briefing through live on-site execution to post-event follow-up, coordinating venues, timelines, and multiple vendors while optimizing costs.

You will lead the on-site experience, ensure lead capture, and collaborate with Sales to refine event strategy. A strong AI-first approach and fluent German/English are essential, with willingness to

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2B event & trade fair experience including on-site management.
• Strong project management skills across multiple parallel projects with budgets and timelines.
• Experience negotiating with agencies, venues, and trade fair organizers.
• Results-oriented approach focusing on leads, pipeline, and on-site operations.
• AI-first mindset; daily use of AI tools and practical workflows.
• Business-fluent German & English and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Design events and trade fair appearances from briefing to follow-up.
• Plan operational logistics: venues, timelines, run-of-show, and cost control.
• Lead events on site: setup, live operation, dismantling, and point of contact for team and suppliers.
• Manage service providers: obtain quotes and negotiate terms with venues and organizers.
• Develop target-group strategy with Sales; ensure clean lead capture and post-event reporting.
• Leverage AI tools to automate briefings, run-of-show plans, and reporting.

Skills

Event management

Budget planning

Vendor management

German & English

AI tooling

Travel readiness

Job description

You want to plan events yourself and run them on site, from the first idea to the last guest? With us you own events and trade fair appearances for IONOS and our brands, from our own IONOS Summit to major international fairs. AI is your standard tool, so there is more time for details.

Tasks

• You design events and trade fair appearances for our brands and deliver them independently: from the briefing and stand concept to follow-up.
• You handle the operational planning of your events: you find suitable venues, create timelines and run-of-show plans and coordinate all trades involved, keeping an eye on costs throughout.
• You lead your events on site, from build-up and live operation to dismantling, and are the first point of contact for the team, service providers and guests.
• You manage our service providers: you obtain quotes and negotiate terms with venues and trade fair organisers.
• You develop the target group and lead strategy for each event together with Sales, ensure clean lead capture on site and report on the results.
• You use AI tools and automations, e.g. for briefings, run-of-show plans and reporting, so our processes become more efficient with every event.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of B2B event & trade fair experience incl. on-site management (in-house or agency).
• Strong project management: experienced in budget, time and resource planning across several parallel projects.
• Supplier management: confident in negotiations with agencies, venues and trade fair organisers.
• Results orientation: focus on target groups, leads and pipeline alongside smooth operations.
• AI-first: daily use of AI tools (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude etc.). Please include a practical example/AI workflow with your CV.
• Business-fluent German & English and willingness to travel.

Benefits

• Hybrid working model.
• Flexible working hours through trust-based working hours.
• At some locations a subsidized canteen and various free drinks.
• Modern office space with very good transport connections.
• Various employee discounts for activities and products.
• Employee events such as summer and winter parties, as well as workshops.
• Numerous training and development opportunities.
• Various health offers, such as sports and health courses.