Events Specialist

IDC; Milano; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology market research firm is seeking an experienced Events Specialist (Senior) to manage logistics and ensure the delivery of high-quality events in Milan. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of event management experience, strong organizational and project management skills, and proficiency in English. You will oversee event profitability and collaborate with marketing and sales teams. This hybrid position offers an exciting opportunity to be a key player in shaping impactful events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of end-to-end event management experience.
• Strong project management and organizational skills required.
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative mindset essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality delivery of events, managing logistics.
• Oversee financials for event profitability.
• Execute marketing activities to maximize attendance.
• Collaborate with departments to optimize messaging and outreach.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Organizational skills

Business-level English proficiency

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Entrepreneurial mindset

Collaboration skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Cvent

Adestra

Job description

Events Specialist (Senior)

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Type of contract: 8‑month contract
Location: Italy – Milan, Hybrid

What You’ll Do

• Ensure high‑quality delivery of IDC events, managing logistics, speakers, partners, and delegates
• Oversee financials to ensure event profitability
• Execute marketing activities (event websites, email campaigns, telemarketing)
• Collaborate with marketing to optimize messaging and maximize delegate attendance
• Work closely with sales teams and other lines of business
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term relationships within the market
• Attend events in person across Italy

We Are Looking For Someone Who

• Has 3+ years of end‑to‑end event management experience
• Brings an entrepreneurial, motivated, assertive, and collaborative mindset
• Possesses strong project management and organizational skills
• Has business‑level English proficiency
• Is skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Holds a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Nice to have: Experience with Email Marketing tools (e.g., Cvent, Adestra)

We are looking forward to your application! Please note that our global offices will be shut down for a company‑wide PTO from December 24th to January 2nd. We will resume screening and next steps upon our return in the first week of January 2026.

Why IDC

IDC is the most respected global technology market research firm. We are changing the way the world thinks about the impact of technology on business and society. Our people, data, and analytics create global technology insights that accelerate customer success. IDC has been recognized for five consecutive years (2020‑2024) by the IIAR as the Analyst Firm of the Year.

Our collaborative, innovative and entrepreneurial culture is the perfect place for you to discover your future.

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E‑Verify.

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