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About the Team
We are looking for an Events Manager to join our team of phenomenal achievers. The EMEA Events Team is responsible for the project management of a defined portfolio of event programmes designed for Workday employees, customers, prospective customers, alliance partners, press, and analysts. This position supports the development of new and existing events and ensures that all related activities support the overall strategy set forth by each event owner. The events could take the form of live or digital events.About the Role
Project lead or support for assigned events, responsible for event planning, execution and return on investment tracking.
General logistics which include, but are not limited to, venue research and selection; contract management, budget development, staffing assignments; staff and attendee communication; food and beverage coordination; ancillary event management; registration services; website and registration development; creative services coordination; sponsorship coordination; technical production coordination; speaker management; branded merchandise; and vendor coordination.
Ensure the successful planning and execution of the portfolio’s events which include, conferences, partner summits, executive meetings, and prospective and current customer events.
Ensure programmes remain within budget, meet programmatic goals, and reflect favorably on the Workday brand.
Regularly survey and analyse feedback from event attendees and partners to ensure identified objectives are being met.
Develop and run project timeline, ensuring these are met.
Provide support to plan and deliver large pan-EMEA programs i.e. Rising EMEA
Maintain or improve service levels for internal clients and program colleagues.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and support seamless integrated marketing plans as applicable.
Proactively bring new insights and improved processes to the team for consideration. Push yourself, and your colleagues in Event Marketing to think differently and perform extraordinarily.
Continually identify, propose, and implement cost-savings opportunities.
Partner on other Event Marketing programmes as requested based on need or opportunity.
About You
Basic Qualifications
5+ years of shown success in event project management and/or conference production in a rapid-growth environment.
Ability to lead external vendors, suppliers, and venues.
Diligent and able to effectively handle multiple, concurrent project demands within established timelines.
Consistently positive customer service orientation. Professional interpersonal skills for a spectrum of partners representing cross-functional units. Accurate verbal and written communication skills.
Competent budget development and leadership skills.
Should possess a sense of connection in helping to achieve the company’s annual sales goals.
Resourceful, self-starter and strong work ethic. Passionate about realising the potential in just about everything.
Limited travel as related to assigned events. Travel requirements may increase as needed for research and onsite coordination of growing events portfolio.
Other Qualifications
Outstanding digital literacy required (at a minimum): Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Google docs
Fluent French or German an advantage
Our Approach to Flexible Work
With Flex Work, we’re combining the best of both worlds: in-person time and remote. Our approach enables our teams to deepen connections, maintain a strong community, and do their best work. We know that flexibility can take shape in many ways, so rather than a number of required days in-office each week, we simply spend at least half (50%) of our time each quarter in the office or in the field with our customers, prospects, and partners (depending on role). This means you'll have the freedom to create a flexible schedule that caters to your business, team, and personal needs, while being intentional to make the most of time spent together. Those in our remote "home office" roles also have the opportunity to come together in our offices for important moments that matter.
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