
Events & Sampling Manager
Ecolab
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Remote
Location: Romania
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About the role
- Develop and execute comprehensive event strategies together with the Marketing team, that drive brand awareness and scale for the entire portfolio
- Lead the E2E planning and delivery of diverse and complex experiential activations (brand activations, events, festivals) & brand samplings
- Own and manage events & sampling budgets, including constant monitoring and post-event reconciliation
- Negotiate and manage vendor and venue contracts to ensure quality and cost efficiency
- Ensure compliance with legal, safety, and risk management standards
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Marketing team and coordinate discussions with events organizers & BTL agencies
- Serve as the primary point of contact for senior stakeholders and partners
- Oversee on-site and virtual event execution, ensuring excellent delivery and issue resolution
- Ensure consistent brand representation across all event touchpoints
- Prepare executive-level post-event reports with insights and recommendations
- Stay current on event trends, technology, and best practices
- Introduce innovative formats, tools, and experiences to enhance attendee engagement
- Drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
Requirements
- 6–8 years of experience in event planning & management
- Proven experience managing large-scale, high-budget events for a diverse portfolio
- Strong negotiation, project management, and leadership skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Exceptional organizational and attention-to-detail skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Budgeting and financial acumen
- Problem-solving mindset with the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Willingness to travel as required for event execution
Benefits
- Full-time, with occasional attendance at evening or weekend events as needed
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
event planningevent managementbudget managementvendor negotiationrisk managementproject managementfinancial acumenproblem-solvingattention to detailstakeholder management
Soft Skills
leadershiporganizational skillscommunication skillsnegotiation skillsability to manage multiple prioritiescalm under pressurecross-functional collaborationinnovative thinkingprocess improvementcustomer engagement