Digital Events Coordinator (German Speaker)

Who We Are:

At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.

Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.

MC Program:

VML Marketing Coordinator Program is a large global community of approx. 400 employees sitting at the intersection of Microsoft Marketing and agencies teams.

We coordinate campaigns across Microsoft internal stakeholders, VML global Service Delivery Hub teams, and third-party agencies. Campaigns generate sales leads Microsoft then scores and processes according to their sales strategy.

Events is an expertise group within the MC Program responsible for coordinating and executing variety of Microsoft's global and local digital events.

Purpose of the job:

Marketing Coordinator Events plans and executes Microsoft's digital events. In this role MC Events acts primarily as project manager who co-ordinates internal VML resources, Microsoft stakeholders and third-party vendors.

We are looking for a GERMAN NATIVE SPEAKER. Please only apply if you are a native speaker or minimum C1 level.

Responsibilities:

1. Events Consultation & Planning

• Participate in events planning & scheduling

• Provide support on different types of events in line with Microsoft corporate guidelines

• Provide consultation on Event Platforms (ON24, Teams) & internal event management tools to internal and external stakeholders

• Consult Microsoft stakeholders on situations that require additional reviews and approvals

2. Events Preparation

• Act as Project Manager with full responsibility for making event successfully happening

• Co-ordinate all parties involved in an event - VML and Microsoft stakeholders and third parties

• Manage event participants agenda

• Manage event assets, e. g. videos and presentations

3. Events Execution & Post-Events Activities

• Execute events from start to finish in-line with guidelines and procedures

• Provide chat moderation support

• Manage post-event participants agenda

• Provide reporting and insights from the event

4. Stakeholder Management

• Educate internal and external stakeholders on the MC Program Events agenda and topics

• Act as advisor on tools used for events planning and execution

• Share best practices and success stories, engage in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of our services

Required skills & competencies:

• Ideally 4+ years' experience in execution of any marketing-related initiatives, incl. 1-2+ years' experience in events management, project or account management role

• Experience in managing projects and campaigns of growing complexity

• Experience in cooperation with variety of stakeholders on client and agency side; Exposure to senior client stakeholders

• High level of compliance with company rules & processes, e. g. personal data protection or brand guidelines

• Proven project management skills & experience, readiness to assume responsibility for own KPIs, track activities progress and meet critical deadlines

• Solid skills in Microsoft tools and software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams

• Solid command skills and ability to share often complex information in structured way

• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple events and activities, and ability to prioritize urgent and important tasks

• A strong team player with ability to establish working relations with culturally diverse internal and external partners

• Strong in problem solving skills and orientation to detail

• Fluent English is essential (requirement for additional language skills may apply)
• Native German Speaker

Please note that this Job is based in Lisbon!

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