International Events Manager (Hybrid) (Position located in Berlin, Germany)

About KnowBe4

KnowBe4, the provider of the world's largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, is used by tens of thousands of organizations around the globe. KnowBe4 enables organizations to manage the ongoing problem of social engineering by helping them train employees to make smarter security decisions, every day.

Fortune has ranked us as a best place to work for women, for millennials, and in technology for four years in a row! We have been certified as a "Great Place To Work" in 8 countries, plus we've earned numerous other prestigious awards, including Glassdoor's Best Places To Work.

Our team values radical transparency, extreme ownership, and continuous professional development in a welcoming workplace that encourages all employees to be themselves. Whether working remotely or in-person, we strive to make every day fun and engaging; from team lunches to trivia competitions to local outings, there is always something exciting happening at KnowBe4.

Please submit your resume in English.

To learn more about our team and office culture in Berlin, Germany, visit the following links.
Careers Page: https://www.knowbe4.com/careers/locations/berlin
Glassdoor: https://www.glassdoor.com/Location/KnowBe4-Berlin-Location-EI_IE969384.0,7_IL.8,14_IC2622109.htm

The International Events Manager will help create and oversee events outside of North America to ensure they are done professionally and provide great value to both attendees and KnowBe4. The primary focus for the individual in this role will be the planning and execution of an international corporate events plan and the planning and execution of an international marketing events plan. These plans in tandem should ensure that KnowBe4 is hosting and sponsoring events that actively engage with security professionals, and that those attendees convert into high quality leads.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and/or support the planning and logistics for trade shows and events outside of North America, as well as virtual events, including timelines, venues, booths, vendors, hotels, staffing, and budgets proposal, pre-event logistics/operational details, on-site event management and reconciliation
• Manage the planning and logistics for all corporate events outside of North America, including KB4-CONs and User Groups
• Identify and secure staff, speakers, special guests, and/or entertainment for each event
• Ensure the Marketing department has detailed information and goals for each event
• Plan event layouts and agendas
• Provide technical and administrative support to the Marketing and event staff team, attendees, and guests
• Collaborate with Marketing team to promote events pre and post event
• Ensure leads from events are received in a timely manner and and correctly processed and tagged for importing and tracking to sales in HubSpot, Salesforce, and other systems
• Analyze the success of each event and propose creative new improvements to the attendees’ experience
• Assist in site selection, contracting and negotiation process
• Coordinate with all internal and external stakeholders to present possible new international marketing events
• Assist the Marketing department in meeting Company objectives for lead generation and pipeline from international conferences, events, and trade shows, and virtual events
• Organize and maintain an annual calendar and website page of confirmed international marketing events
• Order promotional items and maintain inventory
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external stakeholders of varying seniority and personalities - be a positive collaborator.
• This position is a hands-on role, the International Events Manager should expect to be involved in each aspect of every event, from ordering swag to planning strategy

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
• Trade show management and event management experience in the corporate or technology space
• Experience in managing multiple events simultaneously
• Experience in a project management software such as Smartsheets
• Experience with Gmail and Google Docs
• Experience with MS Office (Word and Excel)
• Experience with web browsers (Chrome, Internet Explorer, etc.)
• Excellent time management and organization skills
• Excellent customer support skills
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Ability to understand ROI and other key metrics
• Working knowledge of other service-oriented roles, including space management, audio/visual, décor and entertainment, signage, housing, and speaker management
• Excellent communicator with high attention to detail
• Positive collaborating working cross-functionally with internal and external teams

Our Fantastic Benefits

We offer company-wide monthly bonuses, employee referral bonuses, 401k matching (US), fully paid medical insurance (US), open/generous paid time off (length varies by country), parental leave (length varies by country), adoption assistance, tuition reimbursement, certification reimbursement, certification completion bonuses, gym benefits, and a relaxed dress code - all in a modern, high-tech, and fun work environment. For more details about our benefits, visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/benefits.

Note: An applicant assessment and background check may be part of your hiring procedure.

Individuals seeking employment at KnowBe4 are considered without prejudice to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, or otherwise participating in the employee selection process, please visit www.knowbe4.com/careers/request-accommodation.

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