Do you want to work in a fast-paced and exciting environment, where no two days are the same? We’re looking for a Manager, Event Marketing who enjoys both a buzz and a challenge.
Manager – Event Marketing, APAC
Full-time, based in Sri Lanka, India
Travel industry experience a plus, but not a requirement
We’re BCD Travel, one of the world’s leading corporate travel management companies with offices around the globe. We know connections matter: They spark growth and power success. When people and ideas come together, they shape the future. So at BCD, we offer choices, not constraints. We unlock innovation with open technology that empowers. We guide insight that builds trust. And in doing so, we enable connections that drive progress, purpose and positive impact for generations to come.
People join our company because we provide a dynamic work environment, where no two days are the same. And our people stay with us because we care about their work-life balance. But don’t just take our word for it: we've been voted top place to work and recognized by Investors In People, Flexjobs and Forbes.
A great opportunity has arisen for a Manager, Event Marketing who supports the organization’s global strategy for industry events and sponsorships. In this role you will communicate and works closely with stakeholders and commercial teams to align on event goals, sponsorship benefits, and branding. And tracking return on investment is a critical element of this role.
A snapshot of this opportunity
- Delivers customer event strategy, implementation, planning & messaging across events in the APAC region
- Maintains overview of event budgets
- Aligns with global event processes, adapting where needed to best fit local markets
- Supports with event registration sites, including building agendas and speaker profiles
- Onsite event support including registration as well as AV and tech set ups
- Applies event standards, best practices, knowledge sharing and monitors event performance
- Develops and executes communication and marketing plans around events
- Facilitates the proper use of branding and TOV in a supporting role. Serves as content reviewer and editor on as needed basis.
- Manages and tracks sponsorship benefits and timelines
- Administers stakeholder, sponsor and customer surveys and scores events based on sponsorship benefits and against commercial goals
- Measures and reports on KPIs
- Manages global event calendar and ensure stakeholder kick-off/planning and executive sponsors briefing calls are adhered to
- Supports sales in the efforts to market potential prospects, including training and guidance on event specific systems that require connections to be made within portals
- Reviews and submits invoices for approval
Provides coaching on event processes and related tools to regional stakeholders and commercial teams - - primarily those focused on demand generation, registrations, lead tracking, but also those supporting internal communications.
- Works with senior leaders on setting event targets and briefs the executive team on status
- Ability to travel, also internationally, up to 40% of the time
How you can set yourself apart
- Possess at least 10 years of experience in the marketing domain along with a College degree in marketing, communication, public relations, advertising, design, or related field
- 5+ years event management experience required
- Ability to project manage multiple tasks and events simultaneously along with proven team handling skills at a managerial level or similar.
- Ability to influence stakeholders (non-directs) and drive results by being autonomous and having strong Presentation Skills
- Strong communication & writing skills coupled with project mgmt. & event marketing experience
- Capable of managing different stakeholders and their agendas with ease and finesse
- Motivated self-starter with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment with limited supervision
- Aptitude to find creative solutions and new approaches to old problems and processes
- Experience with event management technology like Cvent
- Experience with CMS, database, email marketing tools
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (word processing, presentation creation, spreadsheets, and graphics).
What we offer you
At BCD Travel, we work with highly motivated and passionate people. We value open communication, collaboration, and a flexible work-life balance. We offer unique, often global, experiences that empower you to develop and grow within the organization. Sustainability and helping others is also high on our list. We make a difference through charitable activities in our communities across the globe.
About us
BCD Travel helps companies travel smart and achieve more. We drive program adoption, cost savings and talent retention through digital experiences that simplify business travel. Our 15,000+ dedicated team members service clients in 170+ countries as we shape a sustainable future for business travel. BCD’s leading meetings and events management and global consultancy services complete our comprehensive suite of solutions for all aspects of corporate travel. In 2024, BCD achieved US$22.9 billion in sales. For more information, visit www.bcdtravel.com.
Get to know us by reading our blog and checking out our social media:
- https://www.bcdtravel.com/blog/
- https://www.linkedin.com/company/bcd-travel/
- https://www.instagram.com/bcdtravel/
- https://www.facebook.com/bcdtravel/
You’ll be offered
- Opportunities to grow your skillset and career
- A compensation package that feels fair to you, including mental, physical, and financial wellbeing tools
- Travel industry professional perks and discounts
- An inclusive work environment where diversity is celebrated
Ready to join the journey? !
We’re dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace. If you’re excited about a role, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we still encourage you to apply.
We are committed to providing reasonable and necessary accommodations to ensure all employees can perform their roles effectively. For accommodation requests or further information, contact our Talent Acquisition department at [email protected].
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