Event Manager

The Event Manager at Leaseweb is responsible for developing and executing global event plans, managing logistics, communications with attendees, negotiating vendor contracts, and ensuring smooth on-site operations during events.

To succeed as an Event Manager at Leaseweb, candidates should have a minimum of 2 years of experience in event planning and management, strong organizational skills, and an ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.

Leaseweb provides its Event Manager with access to budget tools, logistical support, and a marketing team to help in the design and execution of promotional campaigns, ensuring that each event is a success.

Key skills for the Event Manager position at Leaseweb include strong organizational and planning skills, effective communication abilities, and a hands-on approach to problem-solving and logistics management.

As an Event Manager at Leaseweb, you can expect a multicultural work environment with colleagues from over 60 countries, ensuring an inclusive and dynamic atmosphere where diverse ideas and backgrounds thrive.

You will manage various events including tradeshows, summits, webinars, and workshops that are impactful and align with Leaseweb's strategic goals, providing opportunities for learning and networking.

Leaseweb offers a comprehensive benefits package for its Event Manager role that includes an annual bonus scheme, internet and travel allowances, a working-from-home policy, 25 days of paid time off, and access to a personalized learning platform.

When answering this question, provide specific examples of events you've managed, highlighting your role in logistics, budget management, and stakeholder communications. Detail any challenges faced and how you resolved them.

Discuss your organizational strategies, such as using project management tools or prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and importance. Share how you stay flexible and adapt to changing circumstances.

Talk about your approach to audience engagement, including innovative marketing strategies, interactive sessions, and how you utilize feedback from attendees to improve future events.

Provide examples of past experiences where you effectively managed conflicts with stakeholders or vendors. Highlight your communication skills, ability to empathize, and methods used to reach solutions.

Discuss specific tools you've worked with, whether for budgeting, registrations, or onsite management, and explain how these tools enhance your efficiency and event success rates.

Detail your approach to creating and maintaining event budgets, including the importance of tracking expenses, negotiating contracts, and ensuring there's enough contingency to handle unforeseen costs.

Share a specific example highlighting the issues faced, how you adapted in real-time, and the valuable lessons you took away to improve your planning for future events.

Outline the metrics and feedback mechanisms you utilize to assess an event's impact, such as attendance numbers, participant satisfaction surveys, and post-event analysis.

Discuss examples of collaborative efforts with marketing departments, detailing how you ensure messaging aligns and how promotional campaigns are integrated into event planning.

Share insights about industry trends such as virtual events, attendee experiences, or sustainability practices, and how you plan to incorporate these trends into your event management strategies.