Event Specialist in München bei JetBrains

JetBrains

At JetBrains, code is our passion. For over 20 years we have been making developers more productive through smarter software that simplifies challenging tasks and automates the routine to speed up production, freeing developers to grow, discover, and create.

JetBrains are known for such award-winning tools as IntelliJ IDEA for Java, PhpStorm for PHP, PyCharm for Python, CLion for C++, and many others. We are also the creators of Kotlin, the officially preferred language for Android™ development.

JetBrains participates in many events worldwide each year, ranging from small ones with 200 to 300 attendees to huge shows with thousands of attendees. We also organize a number of our own events, both online and offsite. Each event is unique and requires its own special attention, focus, and approach.

We are looking for an experienced event manager to strengthen JetBrains presence at offline and online events. You will collaborate closely with people from many different teams, such as Product development, Marketing, Sales, Developer Advocates, and Design.

Main responsibilities:

Planning online and offline events from start to finish according to the requirements, target audience, objectives, and company workflows.
Setting, communicating, and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project.
Coming up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success.
Sourcing and negotiating with vendors and suppliers.
Coordinating operations and stepping in to resolve any problems to ensure the event is completed smoothly.
Providing excellent service to internal clients and stakeholders and ensuring quality delivery.
Analyzing the event’s success and preparing reports.

Requirements:

5+ years of experience as an event manager with online/offline events.
Familiarity with and understanding of JetBrains products or similar products from other vendors.
Project management skills.
Fluent spoken and written English (Upper-Intermediate or Advanced level).
Knowledge of marketing techniques for event management.
Computer savviness and proficiency with project/task management tools (we use YouTrack), MS Office, or similar software.
Outstanding communication and negotiation skills.
Accuracy and attention to detail.
Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks in a multi-task and multi-project environment.
A knack for problem-solving.
Being customer service–oriented.
Ability and desire to work effectively in a distributed team without direct supervision.

Preferable:

BSc/BA in PR, marketing, or a related field.
Past experience in IT companies or a technical background.

Fascinating work in a friendly team.
A flexible working schedule.
30 days of paid vacation (local regulations apply).
An office library with specialized work-related books and magazines.
A comfortable working environment, ergonomic workstations, a gym and leisure facilities, and a range of commuter benefits.
Excellent opportunities for professional and personal development, including travel to professional conferences worldwide, access to the LinkedIn Learning platform, and more.
Additional benefits include: lunch, free refreshments, and snacks provided in the office, and much more.