Worker Sub-Type: Regular
* Job Description: *
BlackBerry® - the iconic brand you know and trust - is now a market-leading cybersecurity software and services company.
Today, BlackBerry already secures more than 500M endpoints including 195M cars on the road. Through independent research, Frost & Sullivan determined that BlackBerry is well-positioned to secure all IoT endpoints, and upwards of 96% of all cyber threats in the current landscape ( ). BlackBerry is leading the way with a single platform for securing, managing and optimizing how intelligent endpoints are deployed in the enterprise, enabling our customers to stay ahead of the technology curve that will reshape every industry.
Named by Cybersecurity Ventures as 1 of the top 150 companies to watch, our top customers include all the G7 governments, 9 of the top 10 global financial institutions & automotive OEMs, as well as the largest global aerospace, defense, healthcare, and media companies.
Come join us as we deliver 'Intelligent Security. Everywhere.'
It's an exciting time!
BlackBerry is seeking a Senior Events Assistant for corporate event production including supporting internal, sponsored, and proprietary event programs with the goal of driving revenue and lead generation. You will report directly to the Manager of Events and support the planning and implementation of projects alongside a team of Event Coordinators. This role will also be responsible for managing one or more regional territories and coordinating events with regional field marketing managers.
*Your responsibilities will include but not be limited to: *
- Executing event logistics for tradeshows (virtual and in-person), conferences, meetings, webinars and other internal events. This will include processing contracts and purchase orders, maintaining files and records of activities, speaking with event vendors, and coordinating event staffing and speakers.
- Source, contract, and manage external vendor resources following procurement guidelines
- Develop internal and external event communications
- Complete market research, competitive analysis and RFP/cost comparison reports of event vendors
- Support event marketing strategies to attract and build relationships with high- value customers and prospects
- Execute event logistics either on your own or with oversight by an event coordinator/manager including tradeshow sponsorships, branding, collateral, F&B, AV, rooming lists, rental items, promotional items and shipping.
You will have:
- Minimum Bachelor's degree & minimum 7 years of event experience
- Highly motivated individual who thrives in a fast-paced team environment and is readily adaptable to changing market and organizational requirements
Above and beyond:
- Experience with NetSuite or Salesforce.com
If you are as excited as we are about BlackBerry, then we would love to hear from you!
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Job Family Group Name: Marketing & Communications
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
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