Event Specialist

What your day will look like

• Maintain list of events Canonical should participate in based on primary research and input from team members.
• Set relevant KPIs to measure individual event effectiveness and justify spend.
• Source best possible deals to maximize visibility and minimize costs.
• Provide full logistic support to all events globally with occasional travel to major events.
• Be responsible for the event budget planning and execution, constantly monitoring and adjusting it accordingly.
• Create systems to measurably improve events effectiveness over time.

We expect members of the Canonical marketing team to be excellent communicators who are at ease working with a complex mix of engineers, product managers, sales representatives, and executives.

What we are looking for in you

• Experience in B2B events organization (trade show, customer events, webinar...).
• Excellent academic results, with Bachelor's or equivalent in Business, Marketing, or STEM.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills in English.
• Hands-on mindset and a passion for experimentation.
• Growth mindset - enthusiasm for challenges and work ethic with a 'can do' attitude.
• Objectivity and openness to others' views while continuously building a positive team spirit.
• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.

What we offer you

Your base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge, and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilization. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce.

In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.

• Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!
• Personal learning and development budget of 2,000 USD per annum.
• Annual compensation review.
• Recognition rewards.
• Annual holiday leave.
• Parental Leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'.
• Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company events.