Global Events Specialist

IBM; New York (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM is seeking an Event Specialist who will be responsible for the planning, execution, and management of events. The candidate should possess strong event management experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced B2B environment. This role requires proficiency in using tools like Salesforce for tracking and managing progress. Join a leading technology company where your work contributes to solving global challenges.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years of event management experience in B2B.
• Experience working with executives and clear communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage event logistics including venue sourcing and budgets.
• Assist in production of event-based lead generation programs.
• Create reporting and event recaps for executive summaries.

Skills

Event management

Project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Marketing or business focus

Tools

Salesforce

Monday.com

Seismic

Box

Job description

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Introduction

At IBM, work is more than a job - it's a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and sell. To make markets. To invent. To collaborate. Not just to do something better, but to attempt things you've never thought possible. Are you ready to lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world's most challenging problems? If so, lets talk.

Your Role And Responsibilities

• 50% | Event research, planning, execution and project management
• 50% | Operations, budgeting & reporting
• Assist in production of event-based lead generation programs which include National (Tier 1 events), proprietary events and virtual programs
• Manage event logistics including venue sourcing (if needed), sponsorship deliverables (3rd party events), AV orders, catering orders, researching décor and entertainment
• Attend trade shows and events as needed (10% - 15%)
• Print/ship marketing and promotional materials to events as required
• Schedule appointments and coordinate an event calendar
• Track and manage event program activities, budgets and invoices through Salesforce, Workfront, and Coupa
• Create reporting, event announcements and event recaps which provide executive summaries of events & programs
• Knowledge of Salesforce – building campaigns, reports, dashboards Support Field Marketing Managers with activities that drive demand and leads in their region through seamless execution Work cross functionally to ensure programs and events stay on task and within budget Research, order, manage inventory and budget of promotional materials, swag for events and marketing kits in online warehouse.
  
  

Preferred Education

Bachelor's Degree

Required Technical And Professional Expertise

• Minimum 2-3 years of event management experience in a B2B environment, Technology Software Industry
• Experience working with executives and executive level communication
• Clear and direct communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong ability to multi-task under pressure
• MS Office: Must be proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint - to help track budgets and project plans
• Strong administrative and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s Degree with marketing or business focus
  
  

Preferred Technical And Professional Experience

• Basic knowledge of Salesforce.com, Monday.com, Seismic and Box
• Experience with Rainfocus for building event registration and reporting
• Basic use of Teams or similar platforms for online events

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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