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Job type temporary
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Event specialist
Temp role: 12-month contract
Who you are:
Are you an event, brand or demand marketer who loves creating content and in-person experiences that inform, engage, and delight? how about owning big, visible programs that require coordination across departments from marketing to sales to product and beyond? if you get excited about a fast-paced, collaborative work environment where you can make a real difference, then we have the job for you.
We’re looking for an events marketing specialist adept at creating content and experiences that our users and customers will loveYou’ll help bring to life and drive attendees to our signature events in the u.sAnd europe (spiceworld and all access) and work in tandem with our sales organization to build event pipeline and drive revenueSo if you move fast, have a passion for working with a variety of teams, and enjoy the thrill of seeing all your hard work come to life, then this is your opportunity
Who we are: spiceworks ziff davis (swzd) is the trusted global marketplace for connecting technology buyers and sellers across all marketing channelsWe provide the valued information it and business decision-makers need to research, buy, and manage technology while delivering the intelligence and insights technology brands need to create and sell better products and servicesBy combining the breadth and depth of the spiceworks community with expert content, trusted 1st party data, and proven lead generation capabilities, spiceworks ziff davis is uniquely positioned to help technology buyers and sellers to grow their businesses.
Your day-to-day as an events marketing specialist you’ll:
Work with spiceworks event marketing manager to build a world-class event experience that directly connects attendees and sponsors through compelling content, interactive experiences, and engagements.
Lead pre-sales support processes and work with sales leadership to build and manage pipeline and achieve revenue targets
Working with the broader marketing team, you’ll drive event awareness and demand generation campaigns to accelerate sponsorship bookings and attendee registrations.
Deliver a white glove on-site event experience for sponsors and attendees, ensuring all parties have the information and details needed to have a rewarding and productive event
Help lead post-event debrief processes with internal and external stakeholders, understanding where we can improve, and using that information to plan the following year’s event
Negotiates contracts and manages relationships with outside vendors.
Communicates deadlines and business goals to team members
What does it take to do this job?
3-5 years of events, marketing communications, or account management-related experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
A passion for executing amazing in-person experiences and the skill set to prove it & you can jump from a demand-gen campaign to writing great content to sales and client conversations without skipping a beat
Out-of-this-world project management skills with the ability to multi-task and complete projects flawlessly under time-sensitive deadlines
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills; you’ll be marketing to marketers and it buyers so top-notch communication is key.
Highly motivated, self-starting nature; respond positively to moderate guidance yet capable of and comfortable with independent critical thinking and problem-solving.
Avid learner who prefers to formulate a hypothesis before asking someone else for the answer.
Agility is key - you can think on your feet and adapt well to a quickly changing environment.
Stellar interpersonal skills and ability to work and communicate with a wide array of people.
***in terms of logistics, all interviews will take place over phone or video due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic***
Empathy statement
Spiceworks ziff davis is a safe, inclusive workplace for people of all backgrounds and walks of lifeWe strongly encourage you to apply if you are from a marginalized or underrepresented group, particularly in the technology industrySome candidates may see a long list of job requirements and feel discouraged because they don`t match every single bullet point - we suggest, please apply anyway.
Work from anywhere:
We are flexible on location wherever possible - we are a work from anywhere companyWe don`t believe in a `perfect` candidate because we believe in our core value, `evolve and adapt quickly`If you believe this is a role that you`ll be excited to work in every day, want to be a part of a culture like ours, and will be relentless about pushing boundaries to succeed, please apply
