No agencies please.
Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The opportunity

This role will involve planning and implementing the technology and processes for lead generation at our events. Working with our technology partner, you will be responsible for implementing and monitoring the technology onsite, and optimising usage. There will be an aspect of international travel involved (mainly Europe), as you will be onsite at most of our events. The role will be people facing, dealing with external stakeholders (suppliers, exhibitors, temporary staff) and internal teams, and so you should be confident working in a face-to-face team environment. The position will also entail supporting the event teams with the other marketing systems we use throughout the year. 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate an aptitude in, and enthusiasm for, technology and the insight it can provide. They will be able to perform well under pressure, thrive in a face-to-face networking environment and have a good attention to detail. A good knowledge and understanding of Microsoft programmes is a must.

Typical responsibilities of the role include:

• Working with the MIT (Marketing Intelligence Technology) and marketing teams to ensure the correct materials are ordered in advance of the events

• Overseeing the onsite distribution, maintenance and collection of lead-generation touchpoints at our events

• Troubleshooting any issues that arise during or after the event relating to the touchpoints

• Be involved in the timely reporting of the insights from the technology after the events to the event teams and management

• Support the Technical Marketing Manager in the running of other marketing systems

Essential Criteria:

• A degree in marketing/events or equivalent working experience (2 years minimum)

• A technical mind with skills in problem solving and the ability to work in a fast-paced, high intensity environment

• Excellent organisational skills and deadline-oriented

• Professional time-management and proactive communication skills, and enjoy working as a team

• Fluent in English

Preferred Criteria:

• Experience overseeing a team

• Additional languages – specifically Spanish, French and/or Italian

Who are we?

Easyfairs is the largest privately owned pan-European event company.
We organise and host more than 200 events in 14 countries (Algeria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom) and we manage eight venues in Belgium, the Netherlands and Sweden. Our passion is to bring business communities and communities of interest together. We strive to “easify” the life of our customers and increase the return on their investment of time and money through all-in formulas, advanced technology and a customer-centric approach. The Easyfairs Group employs 700 highly committed talents. Our commitment to excellence has been recognised several times. We were named Belgium’s “Entrepreneur of the Year®” in 2018 and Deloitte has named us a “Best Managed Company” five years running (2019-23). The company is ranked 19th in the list of the world’s leading exhibition companies.

What are we like to work for?

Where talent development and having fun are part of our company values, Easyfairs is a very dynamic and exciting company to be part of, with over 750 lively and energetic team members. We offer not only an exciting opportunity to be part of this epic journey, but also fantastic career development. Working for us is very rewarding. Be ready to be challenged daily, recognised openly, and to be part of an ambitious growth trajectory!

Benefits:

🎂 Birthday day off
🏡 Flexible working as well as hybrid working
🍾 Fully stocked beer & wine fridge in the office
👶 Enhanced family pay (maternity & paternity)
🚲 Cycle to work scheme
🚂 Interest free travel loans
📚 Free online academy to focus on professional development and upskilling
🧠 Specialist external performance coach services available to all employees
🤝 Employee assistance programme
👩‍⚕️ 24/7 access to our virtual GP service
🏆 Long service awards
💰 Pension as well as offering salary sacrifice
👪 Life cover
🔒 Group income protection
🎉 Regular company socials organised throughout the year

We understand that applicants can be put off applying for a job if they feel they don't fit all of the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills/ experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply! Here at Easyfairs, we are passionate about the power of fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for our team to thrive in. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, colour, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.