Job Information
Lenovo Global Events Manager Intelligent Devices Group m/f/d in Baden-Württemberg, Germany
Global Events Manager Intelligent Devices Group m/f/d
General Information
Req #
WD00065933
Career area:
Marketing
Country/Region:
Germany
State:
North Rhine-Westphalia
City:
Essen
Date:
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Working time:
Full-time
Additional Locations :
Germany - Berlin - Berlin
Germany - Bavaria - Munich
Germany - Baden-Württemberg - Stuttgart
Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Essen
Germany - Baden-Württemberg - Stuttgart
Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Essen
Why Work at Lenovo
We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.
Lenovo is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services.
This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) .
Description and Requirements
Are you passionate about technology, do you thrive on fast-paced environments, and have experience in creating hybrid events? Do you enjoy engaging with customers and partners? Do you want to play a pivotal role in shaping the success of the world’s top PC company through exceptional event experiences? If this sounds like you, we may have an opportunity for you in our global communications team.
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Global Events Manager to join us. As a key member of our communications team you will play a crucial role in planning, executing, and overseeing a diverse range of external events, from large-scale conferences to smaller industry trade shows. You would need to be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in event strategy and management, as well as capable of translating business objectives into engaging and impactful online and offline experiences to support Lenovo’s Intelligent Devices Group (IDG) business.
This is a new position where you will be a part of a seasoned, diverse and lean team of global events professionals committed to driving external promotion and engagement through experiential events – reporting into the IDG Global Events Team Lead within the business unit. The role is based Germany (ideally in Berlin) and will collaborate closely with teams across North America, Asia, Europe, and Latin America with travel requirements.
Specifically, you will focus on:
Owning the event process end-to-end from driving strategic planning to execution of IDG’s high-impact presence at key global industry trade shows, including coming up with creative new ways to maximize brand and portfolio awareness both in-person and virtually as well as seamless coordination to support business growth
Collaborating closely with many stakeholders across business groups, verticals, and segments; local market teams; external industry and agency partners to bring a strong, unified message to life at global events
Developing and managing complex event budgets, negotiating favorable contracts, and ensuring optimal resource allocation and cost control while delivering premium experiences
Implementing data-driven event measurement strategies, leveraging modern analytics tools to track key performance metrics and post-event evaluations and garner actionable insights to inform future business and event strategies
Your Characteristics & Qualifications:
Superb verbal and written communications (especially in PowerPoint
Minimum 8 years of experience managing events on the brand or agency side with a track record of successfully coordinating large-scale events, tech-related event experience a plus
Have great project management skills in multitasking multiple priorities and take end-to-end ownership of project. Be able to make strategic, prudent decisions (at times without full information), without leaning on agency support
Constantly challenge the status quo and be entrepreneurial in pursuing new event ideas and better ways of representing the Lenovo brand and portfolio – with a sharp eye for great creative and detail
Be flexible to travel domestically and internationally to key launches and meetings
Be respectful and effective in communicating across cultures and flexible to accommodate working with teams across different time zones
Tech-savvy: Comfortable with event/project management and budgeting tools and virtual conference platforms, and adept at leveraging new technology to enhance event experiences
What we offer
A multitude of professional and personal development opportunities
An very open and flexible work environment within one of the most forwarding thinking IT companies
Ultra flat structures, fast decision-making processes and a constant focus on customer requirements
An international team with a high focus on diversity & inclusion
Attractive compensation package
…and a lot of fun: We like to celebrate our successes!
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Additional Locations :
Germany - Berlin - Berlin
Germany - Bavaria - Munich
Germany - Baden-Württemberg - Stuttgart
Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Essen
Germany - Baden-Württemberg - Stuttgart
Germany - North Rhine-Westphalia - Essen
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