Senior Events Manager - Global Channel Marketing

Lenovo; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

* United Kingdom - Hampshire - Farnborough

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$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, 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 with a full-stack portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY).

Description and Requirements

Exciting opportunity in our Channel Marketing Team - join us as a Global Channel Marketing Senior Events Manager and work on the most important events for a technology giant!

Key Responsibilities:

• Create excellence through a series of global channel events.
• Create the vision for our Lenovo 360 Accelerate global channel events driving a premium event experience.
• Work with different stakeholders, global and local as well as third-party agencies to ensure seamless event delivery.
• Create internal comms & briefing documents.
• Create sponsoring packages alongside our ISO Channel Alliances team to secure and manage sponsor participation. Manage sponsoring package execution and proof of execution.
• Create event project plans and track execution through Monday.com.
• Support other global channel events as needed in support of the Lenovo 360 plan execution.
• Act as an ambassador for global channel marketing working collaboratively and building strong relationships across the Business Groups, Geo Marketing and Channel Teams.
• Work in partnership with the broader ISO Global Channel Team to execute on the Lenovo 360 vision.
• Manage 3rd party agency relationships to maximize performance and successfully achieve plan execution.

Key Skills:

• 12 years B2B Channel event experience is essential in either a vendor, reseller or distributor in the IT sector.
• Experience of project management including budget management & business review processes.
• Previous experience of working in a global marketing role preferred.
• Strong team player with experience of working in a globally dispersed matrix organisation.
• Outstanding attention to detail when managing multiple projects with excellent organisation & planning skills. A flair for event execution with an eye for delivering high quality experiences.
• Strong stakeholder management skills with experience in managing executive leadership attendance and speakers. Strong communications (both written & verbal) skills.

What we offer:

• An open and stimulating environment within one of the most forward thinking IT companies.
• Flat structures and fast decision-making processes.
• An international team with a high focus on Diversity & Inclusion.
• Attractive compensation package.

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

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