Senior Events Specialist (Europe)

Avery Dennison; Leinfelden-Echterdingen; Vor Ort; USD 45.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player is seeking an experienced Event Manager to oversee the planning and execution of regional trade shows and events. This role involves managing relationships with vendors, leading project management efforts, and collaborating with marketing teams to ensure events meet business objectives. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in event management, strong organizational skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and collaboration, and be part of an organization that is committed to driving positive change across industries.

Leistungen

Work hours flexibility

International environment

Growing team with good spirit

Competitive total rewards

Qualifikationen

• 5+ years of experience in events and project management in relevant environments.
• Proven ability to manage multiple large complex projects simultaneously.

Aufgaben

• Manage planning and execution of European trade shows and events.
• Coordinate event activities to integrate with multi-channel campaigns.
• Lead the event team and ensure smooth operations during events.

Kenntnisse

Event Management

Project Management

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving

Team Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Multi-tasking

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer

Please let us know if we can support you with reasonable accommodations throughout the application process by contacting our team via [e-mail].

Job Description

• Manage the planning, production and execution of European regional trade shows and events, including physical and digital events such as webinars, speaker panels, customer events, and budget management.
• Develop and lead the project management for events in the European marketplace, ensuring that each action has an owner and deadlines are met.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively with the wider Marketing team and business stakeholders to ensure that events meet business objectives.
• Manage relationships with vendors.
• Coordinate event activities to integrate seamlessly with multi-channel campaigns and customer communications.
• Be the main point of contact for European events planning and logistics, ensuring that sign off deadlines are met and teams are well informed.
• Lead the event team on the ground and ensure that events run smoothly and challenges are faced with a solution driven approach.
• Collaborate with the social media team to ensure events and activity are promoted in the moment.
• Create recap decks addressing successes and key learnings.
• Draft and prepare copy to promote the event through our website, customer communications, and post show highlights.
• Assist with arranging freight for delivery and pick up to and from show site.
• Be on site for all tradeshow build outs as scheduling allows; act as point person and project leader when Marketing Manager is unable to attend.
• Research, source, and distribute props (fixture packages, display, furnishings, etc.) for trade shows and events.
• Coordinate event inventory and assets.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience (5+ years) in events and project management in a retail/logistics/technology environments preferred.
• Hands on, solutions-oriented attitude with a strong commitment to strive for organizational success.
• Experience in proactive outreach and in driving action and execution and collaborating with peers for a shared positive outcome for the business.
• Strength in leading and driving multiple large complex projects simultaneously.
• Willingness and ability to take accountability and with a positive attitude.
• Multi-tasker with ability to juggle multiple projects.
• Analytical with a strategic approach to problem-solving.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proven record of attention to detail.
• Proven track record of ‘thinking outside the box’.
• Excellent writing, editing, and presentation abilities, with the ability to develop engaging content for event promotion and post show recaps.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.
• Experience working effectively across diverse cultures and operating structures; proven ability to excel in a global environment.
• Experience working with content creators (videographers, photographers etc.).
• Ability and willingness to travel (10-20%).
• Team player.

Additional Information

We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

• Work hours flexibility.
• International environment.
• A growing team with good spirit.
• Competitive total rewards.

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to www.averydennison.com.