Job Description
* Manage the planning, production and execution of European regional trade shows and events, including physical and digital events such as webinars, speaker panels, customer events, and budget management.
* Develop and lead the project management for events in the European marketplace, ensuring that each action has an owner and deadlines are met
* Communicate and collaborate effectively with the wider Marketing team and business stakeholders to ensure that events meet business objectives
* Manage relationships with vendors
* Coordinate event activities to integrate seamlessly with multi-channel campaigns and customer communications
* Be the main point of contact for European events planning and logistics, ensuring that sign off deadlines are met and teams are well informed
* Lead the event team on the ground and ensure that events run smoothly and challenges are faced with a solution driven approach
* Collaborate with the social media team to ensure events and activity are promoted in the moment
* Create recap decks addressing successes and key learnings
* Draft and prepare copy to promote the event through our website, customer communications, and post show highlights.
* Assist with arranging freight for delivery and pick up to and from show site
* Be on site for all tradeshow build outs as scheduling allows; act as point person and project leader when Marketing Manager is unable to attend
* Research, source, and distribute props (fixture packages, display, furnishings, etc.) for trade shows and events
* Coordinate event inventory and assets.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience (5+ years) in events and project management in a retail/logistics/technology environments preferred
* Hands on, solutions-oriented attitude with a strong commitment to strive for organizational success
* Experience in proactive outreach and in driving action and execution and collaborating with peers for a shared positive outcome for the business
* Strength in leading and driving multiple large complex projects simultaneously
* Willingness and ability to take accountability and with a positive attitude
* Multi-tasker with ability to juggle multiple projects
* Analytical with a strategic approach to problem-solving
* Excellent organizational skills
* Proven record of attention to detail
* Proven track record of ‘thinking outside the box’
* Excellent writing, editing, and presentation abilities, with the ability to develop engaging content for event promotion and post show recaps.
* Ability to operate in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment
* Experience working effectively across diverse cultures and operating structures; proven ability to excel in a global environment
* Experience working with content creators (videographers, photographers etc.)
* Ability and willingness to travel (10-20%)
* Team player
Additional Information
Additional information
We not only embrace change… we drive it. We work hard, push hard, and take brave risks. Our culture is innovative and collaborative - where bold ideas turn into action. We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:
* Work hours flexibility
* International environment
* A growing team with good spirit
* Competitive total rewards
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in knowing more about our Diversity & Inclusion approach, please go to www.averydennison.com