Events Specialist, COE
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This position reports to:
Global Communications Manager
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Coordinates external events and tradeshows, ensuring alignment with marketing and communication plans and maximizing exposure.
Main function
The Events Specialist is a key member of the Events Center of Expertise, responsible for executing external events and tradeshows for a defined cluster of countries or divisional region, based on strategies provided by the Marketing & Communications Managers.This role ensures global standards are applied consistently while adapting to local requirements, delivering high-quality events that support the divisional marketing and communications plan.
Roles and responsibilities- Act as the primary point of contact for external event and tradeshow delivery within an assigned cluster of countries or divisional region.
- Execute event plans provided by the Marketing & Communications Manager, ensuring timely and accurate implementation.
- Manage logistics, vendor relationships, and on-site execution for external events and tradeshows (physical and hybrid).
- Ensure compliance with global standards, processes, and branding guidelines.
- Work closely with Marketing & Communications Managers and local teams to adapt global strategies to regional/local needs.
- Act as integrator across Motion divisions, ensuring a maximized value proposition and consistent execution
- Collaborate closely with other Business Area (BA) events/communication managers/specialists to align event activities and messaging across
- Provide strategical input to complement event execution with media and PR activation to maximize visibility and engagement.
- Track and analyze event KPIs (attendance, engagement, ROI) and deliver actionable recommendations for optimization, including future participation decisions.
- Prepare post-event reports and provide feedback for continuous improvement.
- Monitor event budgets for the assigned region and ensure cost efficiency.
- Assist with financial reporting and vendor invoicing.
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in external event and tradeshow planning, preferably in a global or matrix organization.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work across cultures and time zones.
- Experience in a Center of Expertise or shared services model.
- Knowledge of hybrid event formats and digital engagement strategies.
- Multilingual capabilities are a plus.
- Familiarity with event technology platforms and CRM tools.
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