Events Manager, EMEA

Corsair; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company based in Wokingham is seeking a skilled Event Planning/Project Management Professional. The successful candidate will have at least 6 years of work experience and 3 years specifically in event organization. Key responsibilities include organizing events, collaborating with marketing teams, and providing onsite support. A Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing is essential, alongside a passion for gaming and robust problem-solving skills. This is an on-site role with a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of work experience.
• 3+ years in organizing events.
• Intermediate understanding of PC components.

Responsibilities

• Organize event planning milestones.
• Collaborate with cross BU Marketing team.
• Provide onsite support at tradeshows.

Skills

Event planning

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

Position Summary, Responsibilities and Expectations:

Event planning / Project Management

• Organize and set event planning milestones that enable visibility on the progress of execution.
• Tracks and maintains the event loaner pool
• Maintain and track booth assets stored in our EMEA warehouse
• Research on new ideas for product displays, shipping equipment and digital signage for the local market.
• Assists with travel coordination for tradeshows, conferences, and events, as needed.
• Create and keep track of Purchase Orders done for the specific event being executed against the show budget.
• Expectation of 3 days UK office based, unless attending events.

Internal Coordination of events

• Collaborate with the cross BU Marketing team on product signage, design, technical setups, and promotional materials
• Work with your manager to keep stakeholders informed and ensure keeping to the budget and show objectives.
• Assist in the coordination of logistics for tradeshows

Event Execution and Post-show

• Provides onsite support at tradeshows and events, including monitoring deliveries and staff scheduling.
• Will be the coordinator on duty for the staff at the event
• Assist on set up event booth and/or area including tear down with staff members.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• 6+ years work experience
• 3+ years experience in organizing events
• Bachelor’s Degree with a focus on Business or Marketing.
• Experience in PC building, with intermediate understanding of PC components
• Organized yet flexible to different and last minute situations.
• Able to multi-task and work under a fast pace and intense situation.
• Dynamic self-starter who takes initiative, attention to detail and highly reliable
• Team Player, strong communication skills, with interpersonal and follow-up skills.
• Problem solver - Outside of the box thinker that can bring creative ideas and persistent in finding solutions to any situation.

Other requirements:

• Able to lift at least 30lbs
• Is an avid gamer or is a PC gamer enthusiast.
• Creative and always looking for ways to improve.