Senior GDC Global Events Specialist

JOB DESCRIPTION

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Your day at NTT DATA

The role of Senior Global Events Specialist is an advanced professional role and has the core responsibility for planning and executing complex to highly complex marketing events.

This role oversees particular tasks or activities throughout the campaign / events planning and execution process, such as meeting with vendors at the venue location to help with set-up, running errands for supplies and decorations, registration and attendee tracking, presentations and materials support and pre- and post-event evaluations.

This role procures and coordinates vendor services and provides general on-site event support. This role works with cross functional stakeholders to ensure the completion of a successful marketing event.

What you'll be doing

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Executes event strategies that align with marketing and business goals, identifying target audiences, objectives, and key messages.

Plans and executes a variety of events, including webinars, seminars, workshops, conferences, trade shows, and virtual events.

Drives attendee engagement through pre-event communication, networking opportunities, and interactive event elements.

Oversees event setup, registration, and coordination, ensuring a seamless attendee experience.

Ensures that marketing event costs remain with the allocated budget

Helps to ensure that the marketing event itself is carried out smoothly.

Builds and maintains relationships with event partners, sponsors, vendors, and industry organizations.

Creates reliable financial reports and collecting payments on time.

Plans for potential scenarios that could impact the integrity of the event.

Maintains a working knowledge of the complex needs of a wide variety of events.

Research vendors and makes selections based on creativity, quality, and cost

Books venues and schedules guests, which includes contract drafting and confirmation and day-of logistics Collaborates with content creators to develop event-specific content such as presentations, collateral, scripts, and promotional materials.

Ensures staffing capacity across all functions of an event (registration, set up, catering, audio / visual, etc.)

Collects and analyses event data, including attendance, feedback, and lead generation, to measure event success and inform future strategies.

Conducts post-event evaluations, analyzes results, and provides recommendations for continuous improvement.

Follows up with leads and contacts generated from events to nurture relationships and conversions

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Applies advanced wide-ranging experience and in-depth professional knowledge to develop and resolve complex models and procedures in creative ways.

Determines own methods and procedures on new assignments Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situation or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, solutions may need to be devised from limited information.

Ability to maintain a strong work ethic and positive attitude.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for developing compelling event content and communications.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Ability to find proactive solutions to problems.

Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to deliver high-quality events on time and within budget.

Excellent collaboration skills with the ability to build sound stakeholder relationships.

Technology and social media savvy

Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple events simultaneously.

Ability to work well within a team environment.

Analytical mindset to measure event performance and derive insights for optimization.

Creativity to develop innovative event concepts and engagement strategies.

Team player with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels Input here

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

10 years of experience with event planning or related work experience

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Marketing or Public Relations or related field

Project management certification(s) would be preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Occasionally lift and move boxes of materials at events.

Regularly moves equipment and other hardware up to 15 lbs.

Remain stationary for long periods of time.

Operate computer, peripherals, and other office equipment.

Perform work during US business hours and global time zones

WORK CONDITIONS & OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Travel required 10% of time.

Perform work from a remote location with stable internet connection.

Workplace type : Remote Working

Remote Working

About NTT DATA

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion trusted global innovator of business and technology services. We serve 75% of the Fortune Global 100 and are committed to helping clients innovate, optimize and transform for long-term success.

We invest over $3.6 billion each year in R&D to help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future.

As a Global Top Employer, we have diverse experts in more than 50 countries and a robust partner ecosystem of established and start-up companies.

Our services include business and technology consulting, data and artificial intelligence, industry solutions, as well as the development, implementation and management of applications, infrastructure, and connectivity.

We are also one of the leading providers of digital and AI infrastructure in the world. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group and headquartered in Tokyo.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NTT DATA is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer with a global culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to providing an environment free of unfair discrimination and harassment.

We do not discriminate based on age, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, religion, nationality, disability, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected category.

Join our growing global team and accelerate your career with us. Apply today.