EMEA Event Marketing Specialist

EMEA Event Marketing Specialist

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Location

Rotterdam, Netherlands

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Job Summary

We are Progress (Nasdaq: PRGS) - the trusted provider of software that enables our customers to develop, deploy and manage responsible, AI-powered applications and experiences with agility and ease. We99re proud to have a diverse, global team where we value the individual and enrich our culture by considering varied perspectives because we believe people power progress. Join us as an Event Marketing Specialist and help us do what we do best: propelling business forward. We are seeking an Event Marketing Specialist to join our dynamic EMEA Field and Channel Marketing team, preferably based in the Amsterdam area. In this role,99ll support the planning and execution of high-touch executive programs,99 trade shows,99 Progress-hosted events,99 partner events,99 other marketing experiences that engage customers and prospects across the Progress portfolio.This role will have a dotted-line reporting relationship to,99 take direction from,99 the EMEA Event Lead. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual contributor who thrives in a fast-paced environment,99 enjoys coordinating details,99 takes pride in flawless execution. You99ll collaborate cross-functionally with sales,99 marketing,99 vendors,99 partners to deliver impactful events that strengthen relationships and drive results,99 while gaining hands-on experience managing logistics and processes that directly influence success. In this role,99 will: Event Strategy & Planning

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive events calendar to ensure strategic alignment and timely execution.
• Identify requirements and expectations for each marketing event,99 collaborating with stakeholders to clarify goals and deliverables.
• Prepare and implement detailed event plans,99 covering logistics,99 timelines,99 resource needs.

Execution & Logistics

• Drive flawless execution by managing logistics,99 timelines,99 vendor coordination,99 event deliverables.
• Research,99 evaluate,99 secure suitable venues that meet event specifications.
• Source,99 negotiate,99 contract vendors to support event operations and services.
• Secure speakers and sponsors to enhance event value and audience engagement.
• Support end-to-end event operations including registration setup,99 communications,99 shipping,99 onsite support,99 post-event reporting.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Maintain communication with internal teams and assigned personnel to ensure alignment and task ownership.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with sales,99 marketing,99 vendors,99 partners to deliver impactful programs that generate pipeline and strengthen relationships.

Quality & Impact

• Deliver exceptional attendee experiences by creating polished,99 professional,99 high-touch moments that make events memorable.
• Ensure consistency and scalability by contributing to best practices,99 templates,99 processes that raise the overall quality of events.
• Manage assigned events (such as smaller field events,99 partner-hosted programs,99 customer dinners),99 taking ownership from planning through post-event reporting.
• Track and measure success by supporting event reporting,99 lead capture,99 ROI analysis.

Your background:

• 2-4 years of experience in event marketing, field marketing, or a related coordination role, with a proven track record of successful event execution.
• Fluent in German (written and spoken), skilled in translating event-related content and leveraging AI tools to streamline localization and adapt content across emails, websites, presentations.
• Exceptional organizational skills

and ability to manage multiple projects deadlines stakeholders with precision professionalism.

• A keen eye for detail - you take pride in ensuring nothing is overlooked every element executed flawlessly.
• Clear confident communication skills paired collaborative mindset for working effectively across cross-functional teams partners vendors.
• A resourceful proactive approach focused on delivering smooth polished experiences for both internal stakeholders external attendees.
• A hands-on attitude willingness dive into challenges problem-solve adapt quickly fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with event marketing tools such as registration platforms CRM systems project management software (experience tools like Cvent Salesforce Asana plus).
• Flexibility travel up 75% supporting onsite event execution across EMEA region needed.

If this sounds like you fits your experience career goals, wed happy chat. Compensation:

• Generous remuneration package
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan Enrollment

Vacation Family Health:

• 24 vacation days annually
• Birthday day off
• Holiday entitlement increases years service
• Extra time off service anniversaries
• Community service time off
• International Womens Day – March 8 official holiday employees
• Group personal pension plan
• Income protection coverage case long-term illness reduced earning capacity
• Collective health insurance
• Hybrid working
• Meal commuting allowance (public transport card per-kilometer reimbursement)
• Bike lease scheme tax benefits
• Company fitness program – access gyms nationwide

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