Virtual Event Planner - Sports Technology

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative Virtual Event Planner to lead online events for the sports technology sector. This fully remote role focuses on webinars, virtual conferences, and product launches that connect industry professionals and showcase innovative solutions.

You'll coordinate content, platforms, speakers, and analytics to drive engagement, registrations, and business development from anywhere, with flexible hours and a dynamic remote team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience planning and executing virtual events, ideally in tech or sports.
• Proficiency with Hopin, Zoom Events, Cvent and related tech.
• Strong multi-project management abilities.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Interest in sports technology and digital transformation of the industry.

Responsibilities

• Design and manage the lifecycle of virtual events from concept to execution.
• Develop content strategies and formats for virtual audiences.
• Coordinate speakers, tech setup, and troubleshooting.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales to promote events and drive registrations.
• Analyze event data and report on KPIs to measure success.

Skills

Virtual event planning

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Sports technology interest

Tools

Hopin

Zoom Events

Cvent

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a creative and tech-savvy Virtual Event Planner specializing in the Sports Technology sector, operating in a fully remote capacity. You will be responsible for conceptualizing, planning, and executing engaging online events, including webinars, virtual conferences, and product launches, designed to connect industry professionals and showcase innovative sports tech solutions. This role requires a strong understanding of digital platforms, audience engagement strategies for virtual environments, and a passion for the evolving landscape of sports technology. You will be key in delivering high-impact virtual experiences that drive thought leadership and business development from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manage the entire lifecycle of virtual events, from initial concept and platform selection to execution and post-event analysis.
• Develop compelling content strategies and engaging formats for virtual audiences, ensuring maximum participation and interaction.
• Manage speaker coordination, technical setup, and troubleshooting for all virtual event components.
• Collaborate with marketing and sales teams to promote events and drive registration and attendance.
• Analyze event data to measure success, identify areas for improvement, and report on key performance indicators.

Requirements

• Proven experience in planning and executing successful virtual events, preferably in the technology or sports sector.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms (e.g., Hopin, Zoom Events, Cvent) and associated technologies.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• A keen interest in sports technology and the digital transformation of the sports industry.

Benefits

• Competitive contract rate, reflecting the fully remote nature of the role.
• Flexible working hours and the autonomy to manage your own schedule.
• Opportunity to work with leading companies in the sports technology space.
• Gain valuable experience in the rapidly growing field of virtual events.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company that embraces remote collaboration and innovation.