Event Manager
Zurich Insurance
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Köln • 🇩🇪 Germany
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Based at our Cologne location, you plan, design and execute a wide range of events for internal and external audiences
- You develop event strategies and actively drive forward innovative formats
- You coordinate all project phases — from venue selection and speaker management to technical production, catering, branding and logistics
- You are responsible for budget planning and control, ensuring compliance with internal policies and regulatory requirements at all times
- Additionally, you manage external vendors, work closely with Sales and own professional participant management including communication, registration and follow-ups
Requirements
- Creativity, strong organizational skills, resilience, and excellent communication and negotiation abilities
- University degree in Event Management or a comparable qualification
- Several years of experience in planning, organizing and executing events (live, digital, hybrid)
- Experience with event management tools, CRM systems and MS Office
- Hands-on experience in budget management, vendor management and reporting
- Excellent German and English skills and willingness to travel (including outside regular working hours)
Benefits
- Flexible working arrangements to support an optimal balance between on-site and remote work
- Numerous training and learning opportunities to stay prepared for everyday work and support individual development
- Career support from potential analysis through to tailored development measures
- A modern, open and transparent working environment that fosters creativity and cross-team collaboration
- A diverse health offering — from on-site group fitness to virtual mindfulness training — to support a healthy work–life balance
- Bike leasing, discounted Germany public transport ticket (Deutschlandticket) and additional great benefits
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
event planningevent executionbudget managementvendor managementreportingevent strategiestechnical productioncatering managementbrandinglogistics
Soft skills
creativityorganizational skillsresiliencecommunication skillsnegotiation abilities
Certifications
university degree in Event Managementcomparable qualification