Who we're looking for: 

VML is looking for a Marketing Coordinator Events to join our office in Beirut. The MC Events plans and executes Microsoft's digital events. He also acts primarily as project manager who co-ordinates internal VML's resources, Microsoft stakeholders and third-party vendors.

What you'll be doing:

1. Events Consultation & Planning

• Participate in events planning & scheduling
• Provide support on different types of events in line with Microsoft corporate guidelines
• Provide consultation on Event Platforms (ON24, Teams) & internal event management tools to internal and external stakeholders
• Consult Microsoft stakeholders on situations that require additional reviews and approvals

 

1. Events Preparation

• Act as Project Manager with full responsibility for making event successfully happening
• Co-ordinate all parties involved in an event – WT and Microsoft stakeholders and third parties
• Manage event participants agenda
• Manage event assets, e. g. videos and presentations

 

1. Events Execution & Post-Events Activities

• Execute events from start to finish in-line with guidelines and procedures
• Provide chat moderation support
• Manage post-event participants agenda
• Provide reporting and insights from the event

 

1. Stakeholder Management

• Educate internal and external stakeholders on the MC Program Events agenda and topics
• Act as advisor on tools used for events planning and execution
• Share best practices and success stories, engage in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of our services

What you'll need:

• Ideally 2+ years experience in execution of any marketing-related initiatives, incl. 1+ year experience in events management, project or account management role
• High level of compliance with company rules & processes, e. g. personal data protection or brand guidelines
• Proven project management skills & experience, readiness to assume responsibility for own KPIs, track activities progress and meet critical deadlines
• Solid skills in Microsoft tools and software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Solid command skills and ability to share often complex information in structured way
• Comfort in dealing with client's and third-party stakeholders
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple events and activities, and ability to prioritize urgent and important tasks
• A strong team player with ability to establish working relations with culturally diverse internal and external partners
• Strong in problem solving skills and orientation to detail
• Fluent English is essential (requirement for additional language skills may apply)

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