Graduate opportunity: Global Events Specialist in Hauts-de-Seine, France

Graduate opportunity: Global Events Specialist

General Information

Req #

WD00065866

Career area:

Marketing

Country/Region:

France

State:

Hauts-de-Seine

City:

Rueil-Malmaison

Date:

Wednesday, May 22, 2024

Working time:

Full-time

Additional Locations :

• Spain – Madrid – Madrid

• United Kingdom – Hampshire – Farnborough

• France – Hauts-de-Seine – Rueil-Malmaison

• Italy – Milano – San Felice Segrate

• Slovakia – Bratislavský kraj – Bratislava

Why Work at Lenovo

We are Lenovo. We do what we say. We own what we do. We WOW our customers.

Lenovo is a US$62 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #217 in the Fortune Global 500, employing 77,000 people around the world, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver smarter technology for all, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company by further expanding into growth areas that fuel the advancement of ‘New IT’ technologies (client, edge, cloud, network, and intelligence) including server, storage, mobile, software, solutions, and services.

This transformation together with Lenovo’s world-changing innovation is building a more inclusive, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. To find out more visit www.lenovo.com , and read about the latest news via ourStoryHub (https://news.lenovo.com/) .

Description and Requirements

Exciting opportunity for a recent graduate: become Lenovo’s Global Events Specialist!

The position will participate in the development and execution of the marketing strategy for worldwide partnerships & events, and support global projects in alignment of our strategy, as well as drive project management related to targeted internal activities (ex. kick-off meetings, executive leadership summits), and key external events (ex. CES, MWC, IFA).

This position requires strong organizational and communication skills, creativity, strategic problem-solving, and the ability to work in an integrated team structure that spans across functional areas & geographic regions. Join us and be part of world-class and inclusive team that values new ideas, mutual trust, and is focused on bringing to life Lenovo’s vision of Smarter AI for All .

Responsibilities:

• Participate and lead as an active member in the execution of planning multi-tiered, global events to help grow brand awareness and consideration within targeted audiences as a services-led technology company. These audiences can include:

• Customers (Enterprise, Channel, Consumer) Media & analysts Influencers and fans Lenovo employees and executives

• Represent Lenovo’s interest with external audiences during negotiations for strategic partnerships and throughout the planning/activation process.

• Work closely with Lenovo’s regional and global marketing peers to ensure the proper execution of tactics related to sponsorships and events.

• Prepare detailed, milestone-based project plans and manage internal teams, vendors and partners to task completion to ensure overall program completion on time and on budget.

• Communicate regularly with project stakeholders including preparing and formally presenting planning details, scope, and updates on a consistent basis.

• Partner with external agencies and regional marketing resources to ensure consistency in execution of Lenovo brand messages.

• Closely manage administrative functions related to contracts, budgets, purchase commitments (PC), invoices, equipment/merchandise orders, and other items.

Candidate Profile:

• Bachelors degree (or equivalent) preferred

• Fluent in English, strong communications skills; highly adaptable/comfortable in high-pressure situations

• Experience in the planning, marketing, and execution of corporate events or similar experience

• Detail-oriented, capable of developing and executing an overarching events strategy

• Customer-service oriented, taking a client-centric approach to every interaction

• Comfortable interacting frequently with C-level leadership of a Fortune 500 company

• Collaborative, bold, and ready to challenge the status quo

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) as well as project management software.

What We Offer:

• A multitude of professional and personal opportunities

• An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forwarding thinking IT companies

• Flat structures and fast decision-making processes

• A modern and flexible way of working to combine personal and professional life

• An international team with a high focus on Gender Diversity

• Opportunities within Strong Employer Brand

• Attractive compensation package

Want glimpse into life at Lenovo? Check this out: Youtube Video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X-NMuILlLgI)

We are looking forward to discussing this position with you soon!

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any federal, state, or local protected class.

Additional Locations :

• Spain – Madrid – Madrid

• United Kingdom – Hampshire – Farnborough

• France – Hauts-de-Seine – Rueil-Malmaison

• Italy – Milano – San Felice Segrate

• Slovakia – Bratislavský kraj – Bratislava

• France, * Italy, * Slovakia, * Spain, * United Kingdom

• France – Hauts-de-Seine , * Italy – Milano , * Slovakia – Bratislavský kraj , * Spain – Madrid , * United Kingdom – Hampshire

• Spain – Madrid – Madrid , * United Kingdom – Hampshire – Farnborough , * France – Hauts-de-Seine – Rueil-Malmaison , * Italy – Milano – San Felice Segrate , * Slovakia – Bratislavský kraj – Bratislava