Events & Marketing 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.

Who we're looking for:

Are you passionate about marketing and communications? Do you have impeccable grammar and spelling skills in English and in German? Would you like to help drive impactful marketing activities as part of VML's work for the leading technology company, Microsoft? Then you might be the one we're looking for!

What You'll Do:

In the role as our new Events & Marketing Coordinator, you will plan, execute and manage marketing campaigns and events for Microsoft. You will be responsible for bringing together the different elements in order to execute events briefs in a joined-up approach. In addition, you will carry out best-in-class marketing campaigns and project management. More specifically, your tasks include:

• Setting up and tracking marketing activities as well as coordinating marketing execution;
• Providing marketing insights and engine performance to stakeholders;
• Reviewing the localization/translation of campaign content to ensure local relevance;
• Supporting the creation of customer journeys and demand generation related to local marketing activities; including targeting lists for invitations, event registration set ups, pre- and post-events communication, etc;
• Planning events, coordinating dry runs for each event, identifying potential issues before events, reporting on issues to request support as needed, etc;
• Acting as the subject matter expert on marketing automation platforms;
• Educating local stakeholders on marketing services and tool capabilities;
• Maintaining a strong client-agency relationship; ensuring satisfaction and growth of the client account. An understanding of the clients' business and marketing objectives is crucial, specifically the programs you are working on.

What you'll need:

• Ideally a relevant bachelor's degree combined with a marketing and/or communication background;
• 3-5 years of experience with project coordination/marketing communications/event coordination;
• Stakeholder management and client facing skills, enabling you to coordinate and collaborate with several multinational teams;
• Appreciation and interest in marketing automation, technology, events and campaign management;
• A strong sense of initiative, proactivity and ability to work under pressure;
• A general business understanding and an interest in technology;
• A wish to work in a global fast-paced environment;
• Quick adaptation skills and the ability to prioritize when needed;
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in German.

Please note that this Job is based in Lisbon!

At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization-creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers-who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.

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