Introduction
At IBM, we believe technology shapes the world, and we are a catalyst for that innovation
and creativity. We are on the forefront of groundbreaking change - improving businesses,
society, and the human condition.
Our Marketing, Communications & Corporate Social Responsibility (MCC) team tells this
story and is responsible for positioning IBM in the market. We define and optimize IBM's
brand, capture the market's attention, and articulate our point of view for clients, partners, the
media, and even other IBMers. As part of our team, you'll be surrounded by bright minds and
keen collaborators - always willing to help and be helped - as you apply passion to work that
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will compel our audience to choose IBM's products and services. When you join IBM, you
join a culture of openness, collaboration, and trust.
Join us and experience a place where you can co-create your learning and opportunities. A
place where teamwork and unique ideas are treasured. A place where you can bring
innovation to life.
Your role and responsibilities
The IBM event team plans and executes best-in-class virtual, in-person and hybrid events that deliver new pipeline, build brand awareness, and offer outstanding attendee experiences. Delivering great client events involves many stakeholders and the event specialist provides critical services and consulting, playing a key role by partnering with the event strategist to ensure event compliance and audit readiness.
The ideal candidate for this role will be passionate about B2B events, detailed orientated and dedicated to delivering great attendee experiences that deliver a measurable impact.
Your responsibilities include:
• Own the events budget working working closely with the Experience & Events Leader as well as the CMO.
• Work with event stakeholders to agree on key goals for events that align with business priorities.
• Lead pre-event, during-event and post-event activities for these events including selecting locations, managing agencies and venues, budget management, onsite logistics management, post-event follow-up and event performance analysis.
• Partner with a broader team on specific aspects of large-scale events e.g., Gartner Symposium)
• Remain current with b2b event industry trends, best practices and new thinking in areas such as environmental sustainability, inclusivity, and the role of AI in events.
• Act as an event advocate, promote events internally and externally to drive interest and engagement
We offer a dynamic blend of personal flexibility and a thriving in-office environment. This role requires three days of in-office presence per week, with two days for remote work.
Required education
High School Diploma/GED
Preferred education
Bachelor's Degree
Required technical and professional expertise
REQUIRED SKILLS
• Experience planning and executing a wide range of b2b events.
• Strong project management experience and adherence to deadlines
• Avid learner who consistently expands knowledge to gain new skills and expertise.
• Proactive listener that can use expertise to predict needs and prevent issues
• Responsible team player demonstrating ownership and accountability.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and Mandarin
• Experience with event technology systems such as registration sites, event management platforms and mobile apps.
Preferred technical and professional experience
PREFERRED SKILLS
• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in marketing/ event management, IT, Creative Arts or related discipline
• Experience using RainFocus
• Experience managing budgets
• Flexibility to travel.
YOUR LIFE @ IBM
In a world where technology never stands still, we understand that, dedication to our clients success, innovation that matters, and trust and personal responsibility in all our relationships, lives in what we do as IBMers as we strive to be the catalyst that makes the world work better.
Being an IBMer means you'll be able to learn and develop yourself and your career, you'll be encouraged to be courageous and experiment everyday, all whilst having continuous trust and support in an environment where everyone can thrive whatever their personal or professional background.
Our IBMers are growth minded, always staying curious, open to feedback and learning new information and skills to constantly transform themselves and our company. They are trusted to provide on-going feedback to help other IBMers grow, as well as collaborate with colleagues keeping in mind a team focused approach to include different perspectives to drive exceptional outcomes for our customers. The courage our IBMers have to make critical decisions everyday is essential to IBM becoming the catalyst for progress, always embracing challenges with resources they have to hand, a can-do attitude and always striving for an outcome focused approach within everything that they do.
Are you ready to be an IBMer?
ABOUT IBM
IBM's greatest invention is the IBMer. We believe that through the application of intelligence, reason and science, we can improve business, society and the human condition, bringing the power of an open hybrid cloud and AI strategy to life for our clients and partners around the world.
Restlessly reinventing since 1911, we are not only one of the largest corporate organizations in the world, we're also one of the biggest technology and consulting employers, with many of the Fortune 50 companies relying on the IBM Cloud to run their business.
At IBM, we pride ourselves on being an early adopter of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and blockchain. Now it's time for you to join us on our journey to being a responsible technology innovator and a force for good in the world.
IBM is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualifiedapplicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexualorientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability,neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is alsocommitted to compliance with all fair employment practices regardingcitizenship and immigration status.
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