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Junior Events Specialist

Canonsburg, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 12 Sept 2024

About the role

Requisition #: 15131

Our Mission: Powering Innovation That Drives Human Advancement

When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.

Innovate With Ansys, Power Your Career.

Summary / Role Purpose

The Junior Events Specialist will work closely with Field Marketing events team on planning and executing marketing events. This role will also work closely with sales, global marketing, and cross-functional teams to support the overall business objectives. The primary objective of this role is to measure the effectiveness of event activities, deliver a project management skill set, and execute the moving parts of events.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Event Planning and Execution: Plan and execute sub-programs and workstreams within the event strategy that complement the overall objectives. Types of events include trade shows, conferences, and sponsorships to increase brand awareness and drive lead generation, aligned with the go-to-market and pipeline generation efforts for Ansys.

Logistics: handling the relationship with event vendors (space floors, catering, transportation, design etc) and the role needs a very hands-on capability.

Lead management: Assist in lead collection, sorting, and management pre- and post-event. Collaborate with the field marketing teams to ensure leads are properly followed up after events.

Event Reporting: Gather event data, providing insights and recommendations for future improvements. Maintain accurate records of expenses, activities, and results.

Problem-Solving: Address any challenges that may arise during events promptly and effectively. Act as a resourceful problem solver to ensure a smooth event experience.

Brand representation: Ensure brand consistency and compliance with corporate guidelines in all marketing activities.

Stakeholder Management: Work with a team of high-performing individual contributors, including internal colleagues and external vendors to consistently deliver event priorities.

Adhere to timely event flows and budgets allocations, maximizing impact and Return on Investment.

Support event-related finances such as budgeting, billing and payment processing.

Minimum Education/Certification Requirements and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Hospitality, Marketing, Business, Communications, or a related field.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.

Ability to travel up to 25% throughout the year.

Detail-oriented and well-organized with the ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines.

Positive attitude, self-motivated, and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Fluent in English and the local language of the territory.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Proven experience in event planning, coordination, and execution, preferably in the technology industry.

Tech-savvy with a solid understanding of technology products and applications.

At Ansys, we know that changing the world takes vision, skill, and each other. We fuel new ideas, build relationships, and help each other realize our greatest potential. We are ONE Ansys. We operate on three key components: the commitments to our stakeholders, the behaviors of how we work together, and the actions of how we deliver results. Together as ONE Ansys, we are powering innovation that drives human advancement.

Our Commitments: