Job Description
Job description
Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented, self-directed EMEA Event Manager to develop and grow the cloud computing businesses in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
The EMEA Event Manager role is responsible for developing, improving, executing and measuring highly impactful B2B event programs. This is a fixed term contract for 14 months (maternity cover). This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in an exciting, industry leading technology business.
Key Tasks Will Include
• Drive and improve scalable event programs and enablement across EMEA
• Own event projects end-to-end, incl. strategy, goal setting, budget management, project planning, stakeholder management, delivery, result tracking and de-briefs
• Adapt global event programs to local needs
• Improve scalable processes to provide marketing event support efficiently to a variety of internal stakeholders
• Manage event agencies and vendors
• Use data and customer feedback to constantly improve event programs and the customer experience
• Develop and manage marketing material and assets such as branded booths and swag
• Deliver results including clear ROI reporting
• Think around the corner and drive innovation
The preferred location for this role is London (UK). Other locations that can be considered are Munich (Germany) and Amsterdam (Netherlands).
About The Team
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.
The EMEA Events & Sponsorship Team is a diverse team of driven event, program and sponsorship managers. We are known to deliver bar-raising event strategy, planning, enablement and execution for AWS events and third party trade shows. We work backwards from our external and internal customers and innovate on their behalf. We work hard, have fun and make history.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• 3-5 years of work experience in an event-related role
• Experience in developing, owning and executing successful B2B event programs end to end
• Experience in driving scale and event enablement across local teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Innovative mind-set, ad-hoc problem-solving and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Prior experience working with cross-functional and international teams.
• Experience using data and metrics to measure impact and determine improvements
• A willingness to travel and ability to work independently and autonomously, and work across time zones
• Pivots easily from generating big, creative ideas to executing and driving process improvement
• Proven ability to influence without authority
Preferred Qualifications
• Masters’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Work history in a (global) tech company
• Experience in managing events similar to AWS Summits, AWS Cloud Days and AWS re:Invent
• Experience in driving innovative brand presence at large B2B trade shows
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, ****** orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.
Company - AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) - F+3
Job ID: A2560674
Description
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is seeking a talented, self-directed EMEA Event Manager to develop and grow the cloud computing businesses in Europe, Middle East and Africa.
The EMEA Event Manager role is responsible for developing, improving, executing and measuring highly impactful B2B event programs. This is a fixed term contract for 14 months (maternity cover). This is a unique opportunity to play a key role in an exciting, industry leading technology business.
Key Tasks Will Include
• Drive and improve scalable event programs and enablement across EMEA
• Own event projects end-to-end, incl. strategy, goal setting, budget management, project planning, stakeholder management, delivery, result tracking and de-briefs
• Adapt global event programs to local needs
• Improve scalable processes to provide marketing event support efficiently to a variety of internal stakeholders
• Manage event agencies and vendors
• Use data and customer feedback to constantly improve event programs and the customer experience
• Develop and manage marketing material and assets such as branded booths and swag
• Deliver results including clear ROI reporting
• Think around the corner and drive innovation
The preferred location for this role is London (UK). Other locations that can be considered are Munich (Germany) and Amsterdam (Netherlands).
About The Team
AWS Sales, Marketing, and Global Services (SMGS) is responsible for driving revenue, adoption, and growth from the largest and fastest growing small- and mid-market accounts to enterprise-level customers including public sector.
The EMEA Events & Sponsorship Team is a diverse team of driven event, program and sponsorship managers. We are known to deliver bar-raising event strategy, planning, enablement and execution for AWS events and third party trade shows. We work backwards from our external and internal customers and innovate on their behalf. We work hard, have fun and make history.
Diverse Experiences
AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the preferred qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.
Why AWS?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to Global 500 companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.
Inclusive Team Culture
Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee-led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empower us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.
Mentorship & Career Growth
We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge-sharing, mentorship and other career-advancing resources here to help you develop into a better-rounded professional.
Work/Life Balance
We value work-life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why we strive for flexibility as part of our working culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• 3-5 years of work experience in an event-related role
• Experience in developing, owning and executing successful B2B event programs end to end
• Experience in driving scale and event enablement across local teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Innovative mind-set, ad-hoc problem-solving and ability to deal with ambiguity
• Prior experience working with cross-functional and international teams.
• Experience using data and metrics to measure impact and determine improvements
• A willingness to travel and ability to work independently and autonomously, and work across time zones
• Pivots easily from generating big, creative ideas to executing and driving process improvement
• Proven ability to influence without authority
Preferred Qualifications
• Masters’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field
• Work history in a (global) tech company
• Experience in managing events similar to AWS Summits, AWS Cloud Days and AWS re:Invent
• Experience in driving innovative brand presence at large B2B trade shows
Amazon is an equal opportunities employer. We believe passionately that employing a diverse workforce is central to our success. We make recruiting decisions based on your experience and skills. We value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. Protecting your privacy and the security of your data is a longstanding top priority for Amazon. Please consult our Privacy Notice (https://www.amazon.jobs/en/privacy_page) to know more about how we collect, use and transfer the personal data of our candidates.
Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, ****** orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations.
Company - AWS EMEA SARL (UK Branch) - F+3
Job ID: A2560674
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The EMEA Event Manager| AWS |Fixed Term | 14 Months| EMEA Events Sponsorship Team position is now open for candidates interested in the Event Management Jobs sector. This role in London offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Event Management Jobs is a plus.
