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EMEA Event Marketing Specialist, German

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Rotterdam • Netherlands

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About the role

  • Develop and maintain a comprehensive events calendar to ensure strategic alignment and timely execution.
  • Identify requirements and expectations for each marketing event, collaborating with stakeholders to clarify goals and deliverables.
  • Prepare and implement detailed event plans, covering logistics, timelines, and resource needs.
  • Drive flawless execution by managing logistics, timelines, vendor coordination, and event deliverables.
  • Research, evaluate, and secure suitable venues that meet event specifications.
  • Source, negotiate, and contract vendors to support event operations and services.
  • Secure speakers and sponsors to enhance event value and audience engagement.
  • Support end-to-end event operations including registration setup, communications, shipping, onsite support, and post-event reporting.
  • Maintain communication with internal teams and assigned personnel to ensure alignment and task ownership.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with sales, marketing, vendors, and partners to deliver impactful programs that generate pipeline and strengthen relationships.
  • Deliver exceptional attendee experiences by creating polished, professional, high-touch moments that make events memorable.
  • Ensure consistency and scalability by contributing to best practices, templates, and processes that raise the overall quality of events.
  • Manage assigned events (such as smaller field events, partner-hosted programs, or customer dinners), taking ownership from planning through post-event reporting.
  • Track and measure success by supporting event reporting, lead capture, and ROI analysis.

Requirements

  • 2-4 years of experience in event marketing, field marketing, or a related coordination role, with a proven track record of successful event execution.
  • Fluent in German (written and spoken), skilled in translating event-related content and leveraging AI tools to streamline localization and adapt content across emails, websites, and presentations.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, and stakeholders with precision and professionalism.
  • A keen eye for detail - you take pride in ensuring nothing is overlooked and every element is executed flawlessly.
  • Clear and confident communication skills, paired with a collaborative mindset for working effectively across cross-functional teams, partners, and vendors.
  • A resourceful and proactive approach, focused on delivering smooth, polished experiences for both internal stakeholders and external attendees.
  • A hands-on attitude and willingness to dive into challenges, problem-solve, and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
  • Familiarity with event and marketing tools such as registration platforms, CRM systems, and project management software (experience with tools like Cvent, Salesforce, or Asana is a plus).
Benefits
  • Generous remuneration package
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment
  • 24 vacation days annually
  • Birthday day off
  • Holiday entitlement increases with years of service
  • Extra time off for service anniversaries
  • Community service time off
  • International Women’s Day – March 8 is an official holiday for all employees
  • Group personal pension plan
  • Income protection coverage in case of long-term illness or reduced earning capacity
  • Collective health insurance
  • Hybrid working
  • Meal and commuting allowance (public transport card or per-kilometer reimbursement)
  • Bike lease scheme with tax benefits
  • Company fitness program – access to gyms nationwide
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Hard Skills & Tools
event marketingfield marketingevent executionevent planninglogistics managementvendor coordinationROI analysislead capturecontent localizationproject management
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillscollaborative mindsetattention to detailproblem-solvingproactive approachresourcefulnessadaptabilitystakeholder managementtime management