Senior Events Manager - Global Channel Marketing

Avature; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a forward-thinking technology company as a Global Channel Marketing Senior Events Manager. In this pivotal role, you will lead the creation of premium global channel events, ensuring a seamless experience through collaboration with various stakeholders and third-party agencies. Your expertise in B2B channel events, project management, and stakeholder relations will be crucial in driving the Lenovo 360 vision. Join a diverse and inclusive team that values innovation and offers an attractive compensation package while making a significant impact in the tech industry. If you thrive in dynamic environments and have a passion for event execution, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Open and stimulating environment

Flat structures

Fast decision-making processes

Focus on Diversity & Inclusion

Attractive compensation package

Qualifications

• 12 years of B2B Channel event experience in IT sector is essential.
• Strong project management and stakeholder management skills required.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage global channel events for a technology giant.
• Work with stakeholders and agencies to ensure seamless event delivery.

Skills

B2B Channel event experience

Project management

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

Monday.com

Job description

* United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

Description and Requirements

Exciting opportunity in our Channel Marketing Team - join us as a Global Channel Marketing Senior Events Manager and work on the most important events for a technology giant!

Key Responsibilities:

• Create excellence through a series of global channel events.
• Create the vision for our Lenovo 360 Accelerate global channel events, driving a premium event experience.
• Work with different stakeholders, global and local, as well as third-party agencies, to ensure a seamless event delivery.
• Create internal comms & briefing documents.
• Create sponsoring packages alongside our ISO Channel Alliances team to secure and manage sponsor participation. Manage the sponsoring package execution and proof of execution.
• Create event project plans and track execution through Monday.com.
• Support other global channel events as needed in support of the Lenovo 360 plan execution.
• Act as an ambassador for global channel marketing, working collaboratively and building strong relationships across the Business Groups, Geo Marketing and Channel Teams.
• Work in partnership with the broader ISO Global Channel Team to execute on the Lenovo 360 vision.
• Manage 3rd party agency relationships to maximise performance and successfully achieve plan execution.

Key Skills:

• 12 years of B2B Channel event experience is essential in either a vendor, reseller or distributor in the IT sector.
• Experience in project management, including budget management & business review processes.
• Previous experience working in a global marketing role preferred.
• Strong team player with experience of working in a globally dispersed matrix organisation.
• Outstanding attention to detail when managing multiple projects with excellent organisation & planning skills. A flair for event execution with an eye for delivering high-quality experiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience in managing executive leadership attendance and speakers. Strong communications (both written & verbal) skills.

What we offer:

• An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forward-thinking IT companies.
• Flat structures and fast decision-making processes.
• An international team with a high focus on Diversity & Inclusion.
• Attractive compensation package.

We are looking forward to discussing this opportunity with you soon!

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