Event Manager

Axis Communications AB; Chelmsford (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Axis Communications AB in Chelmsford, MA is seeking an experienced Event Manager to lead strategic event programs from planning through execution. You will coordinate conferences, tradeshows, and internal events, aligning them with business goals and stakeholder expectations.

You will own agendas, speaker management, attendee journeys, and onsite operations, while managing budgets, vendors, and cross-functional collaboration to scale Axis events globally.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field.
• 8+ years of event coordinating experience.
• 8+ years customer service experience.

Responsibilities

• Own the planning and execution of Axis conferences, tradeshows, and internal events.
• Manage planning process, meetings, stakeholder communication, and attendee journey.
• Agenda design and speaker management, including internal, external, and paid guest speakers.
• Onsite event lead for internal/external attendees, vendors, and speakers.
• Facilitate event service orders, shipping, activities, lead processing, event software platform build out, promotional orders, and all other logistical functions.
• Budget ownership for respective programs - building, reconciling, and forecasting.
• Manage vendor relationships and support sourcing of vendors and systems as needed.
• Ownership of team process development, training and upholding standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization to understand our offerings, market landscape, and operations, aligning events to support the achievement of our company goals.
• Work with a growth mindset, considering the future of our event programs and tools, resources, and processes to continue to scale.

Skills

Event coordination

Customer service

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team leadership

Verbal communication

Written communication

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field

Job description

What you’ll do here as an Event Manager?

Core responsibilities include the strategic project management of assigned event programs, with team support for other creative endeavours as needed.

General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Own the planning and execution of Axis conferences, tradeshows, and internal events.
• Manage planning process, meetings, stakeholder communication, and attendee journey.
• Agenda design and speaker management, including internal, external, and paid guest speakers.
• Onsite event lead for internal/external attendees, vendors, and speakers.
• Facilitate event service orders, shipping, activities, lead processing, event software platform build out, promotional orders, and all other logistical functions.
• Budget ownership for respective programs - building, reconciling, and forecasting.
• Manage vendor relationships and support sourcing of vendors and systems as needed.
• Ownership of team process development, training and upholding standard operating procedures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization to understand our offerings, market landscape, and operations, aligning events to support the achievement of our company goals.
• Work with a growth mindset, considering the future of our event programs and tools, resources, and processes to continue to scale.

Who are you?

• Superior attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills
• Developing ability to provide direction and guidance to team
• Top notch verbal and written communication
• Resourceful and creative problem solver
• Outgoing, professional, and welcoming demeanor
• Flexible and cross-functional team player

We'd love to hear that you have/are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing or related field
• 8+ years of event coordinating experience
• 8+ years customer service experience

Not required, but awesome if you have them:

• Certified Meeting Planner (CMP)
• Certified Trade Show Marketer (CTSM)
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)

Physical demands:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: Employee is occasionally required to lift 20-25 lbs. Expected travel time for this position is up to 50%.

Pay range: The approximate pay range for this location and position is $85,000-$95,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be dependent on factors, including but not limited to, the individual's qualifications, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as physical work location within the state.

Type of Employment Permanent Employment Posting End Date 2027-01-03

Certain roles at Axis require background checks, which means applicable verifications will be done in these recruitments. Notice will be provided before we take any action.

About Axis Communications

We enable a smarter and safer world by creating innovative solutions for improving security and business performance. As a network technology company and industry leader, we offer solutions in video surveillance, access control, intercom, and audio systems, enhanced by intelligent analytics applications. With around 6,000 committed employees in over 50 countries, we collaborate with partners worldwide. Together, we thrive in our friendly, open, and collaborative culture and inspire each other to think beyond the expected. United by our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and sustainability, we consistently seek to develop our skills and way of working. Let´s create a smarter and safer world

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com.