Events Manager (Trade show)
As the Events Manager, you will oversee the planning, coordination, and execution of all company events, ensuring each aligns with our brand’s values and meets business objectives. This role involves leading a team of event coordinators, managing relationships with vendors, and ensuring each event is delivered on time, within budget, and with a focus on quality. You will also be responsible for innovating our event strategies, optimizing logistics, and driving attendee engagement, ultimately creating memorable experiences that elevate our brand.
This position requires a strategic, detail-oriented professional with strong leadership abilities and a deep understanding of event management principles. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in managing end-to-end event processes, working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, and consistently delivering high-quality events that drive engagement and brand loyalty.
Key Responsibilities
You will:
Event Planning and Coordination:
- Plan and execute company events, including client meetings, conferences, and industry exhibitions.
- Develop detailed event plans, timelines, and budgets to ensure successful execution.
- Coordinate all logistics, including venue selection, catering, and audiovisual requirements.
Pre-Event Organisation:
- Work closely with the COO and Design Team to define event objectives, themes, and key messages.
- Manage vendor relationships, including negotiating contracts and ensuring timely delivery of services.
- Coordinate marketing and promotional activities to generate buzz and maximize attendance.
- Develop event materials, including invitations, programs, and signage.
On-Site Event Management:
- Oversee on-site event operations, ensuring everything runs smoothly and according to plan.
- Manage event staff and volunteers, providing clear instructions and support.
- Handle any issues or emergencies that arise during the event, ensuring a seamless experience for attendees.
Post-Event Organization:
- Conduct post-event evaluations to assess the success of the event and identify areas for improvement.
- Manage the post-event follow-up process, including thank-you communications and feedback collection.
Required qualifications:
Experience:
- 5+ years experience working within the event industry or other relevant and related areas.
- Proven experience in international trade shows/booths/stands.
- Hands-on mindset and being able to get things done in a structured and detail-oriented way.
- Education:
- Bachelor in Public Relations, Journalism or related field (required).
- Skills:
- Strong abilities in event organisation
- Strong abilities in people management
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent people management skills – Ability to engage all stakeholders, from the field to the C-suite.
Language Proficiency:
- Proficiency in English, Spanish is a plus.
What We Offer
- A competitive salary package based on your experience.
- An impressive benefits package, focused on our culture of integral health that includes medical insurance, gym with personal trainer, sauna and hyperbaric chamber, and fresh fruit every day.
- Tax-advantageous wage benefit: Meal card, transport package and other measures such as childcare allowance.
- Discount on Veg it (vegan meals) to order your lunch at the office.
- Flexible start and finish times.
- Reduced working hours in August.
- 23 holidays plus 3 extra days at disposal
- Hybrid Work Model.
- English classes
- Parking benefit for those who live outside of Barcelona.
- We want to make a difference, and as soon as the trial period is over, you receive an impressive gift as proof of the success of joining the project.
- And what we are very proud of, you will join a young, motivated and powerful team with a great team culture. As it’s not all work, we maintain the team spirit with team building events, parties and workshops where you can enjoy our achievements. When you leave in the afternoon, you can join our paddle tennis games near the office.
- Department
- Marketing
- Locations
- Barcelona
- Remote status
- Hybrid Remote
Events Manager (Trade show)
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