Manager - Events

A job at Proximus? You’ll find that everything revolves around the idea ‘Think Possible’. This means: we always assume that something is possible, even if it seems impossible. Well, especially so, actually. Call it a way of thinking that involves being open to a world of digital solutions that make our lives easier. And our way of working smarter. Job Description Current Job Title: Events Manager Reports to (Job title): Alwin Chettiar Department: CMO A. Please indicate what the primary focus of the function is: please choose between both options. It is not possible to select both options. Focus is on expertise and individual contribution Focus is on management B. Mission: Describe below the primary purpose and function of this job. Why does the job exist in the company? Please formulate your answer as follows: which activities (a,b,c) will need to be completed in order to obtain the following results (x,y,z). Plan, coordinate, and execute regional events, conferences, exhibitions, webinars, and customer engagement activities across India and through effective project coordination, vendor management, stakeholder communication, and operational execution to strengthen brand visibility, support lead generation, enhance customer engagement, and contribute to regional marketing objectives. C. Key roles and responsibilities: List up to 5 - 7 key roles and responsibilities of this job. Additionally, please indicate the percentage of time spent monthly for each role/responsibility. Roles/Responsibilities 1. Coordinate and execute regional marketing events, trade shows, conferences, webinars, and customer engagement initiatives across India Negotiate sponsorship agreements and manage vendor relationships 2. Manage event logistics including venue coordination, registrations, travel arrangements, vendor communication, shipping, and onsite support 3. Support sponsorship activities and maintain relationships with external vendors, agencies, and event partners 4. Track event budgets, purchase orders, invoices, and expense reconciliation 5. Support lead capture processes and prepare post-event performance and ROI reporting using iCapture, Salesforce, Asana, and other marketing tools 6. Collaborate with regional sales and marketing teams to align event activities with business priorities and campaigns 7. Coordinate branded merchandise, promotional materials, and event assets for regional activities D. Financial responsibility: are you responsible for an operational budget. If so, please provide an indication on the budget size (EUR) Responsible for tracking and coordinating event-related expenses within approved regional event budgets under the guidance of regional head / Event Head. E. Please provide a list of the most relevant factors which determine whether you are successful in your position. Strong organisational, negotiation and project coordination skills Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously Effective communication and stakeholder management across different cultures and regions Attention to detail and strong execution capabilities Proactive problem-solving and adaptability in fast-paced environments Ability to work collaboratively with sales, marketing, vendors, and external partners Strong follow-through and accountability