Europe Events Manager (fmd)

Location :

Mannheim Baden-Württemberg Germany

Job ID : R0107560

Date Posted : Company Name :

HITACHI ENERGY GERMANY AG

Profession (Job Category) :

Sales Marketing & Product Management

Job Schedule : Full time

Remote : No

Job Description : The opportunity

We are seeking an experienced strategically minded leader to define and drive Hitachi Energys European events strategy in close collaboration with the Global Events Lead. As our company grows and expands its manufacturing footprint the volume and strategic importance of events will increase offering key opportunities to elevate brand visibility and strengthen awareness among customers policymakers media and other stakeholders in local markets.

Hitachi Energy maintains a strong presence at major energy sector events congresses industry forums and trade shows. We aim to maximize the return on investment from these engagements streamline efforts and enhance the consistency of our brand positioning.

As Europe Events Manager you will play a pivotal role in shaping impactful event experiences. Reporting to the lead for External Communications & Media Relations in Europe and as a member of the Communications and Government Relations (CGR) team you will lead the regional events function with creativity precision and purposetranslating our business goals into engagements that inspire action shape perception and drive growth.

How youll make an impact

Define and execute a comprehensive events strategy for Europe aligned with business priorities brand positioning and thought leadership ambitions.

Lead planning and execution of key strategic events including trade shows customer summits investor forums and leadership gatheringsensuring consistency innovation and impact.

Develop scalable event concepts adaptable across countries and scenarios (e.g. site inaugurations product launches). Provide guidance to local teams and take direct ownership when needed.

Partner with business units marketing and sales to align messaging objectives and KPIs for each event.

Enhance visibility of European leadership through curated event opportunities and speaker placements.

Oversee selection negotiation and management of agencies production partners and venues to ensure best-in-class execution.

Drive innovation in event formats technologies and engagement strategiesboth physical and digital.

Manage regional event budgets with transparency and deliver clear ROI reporting.

Your background

Bachelors or Masters degree in Communications Marketing Event Management Business Administration or a related field.

10 years leading large-scale global B2B event programs in corporate agency or industry settingspreferably in energy technology or infrastructure sectors.

Ability to think long-term while delivering flawlessly on complex programs.

Proven success working with senior executives and cross-functional teams.

Excellent verbal and written communication with a talent for storytelling.

Experience managing multimillion-dollar budgets and analyzing ROI.

Skilled in delivering events across diverse geographies with cultural sensitivity.

Fluency in English required; additional European languages are a strong plus.

Willingness to travel of 50%

More about us

You will do interesting and enriching work as part of a dynamic passionate and collaborative team which is committed to innovation continuous improvement

You will be stretched encouraged and supported to grow we pride ourselves on providing strong learning and development opportunities

We offer an environment that fosters collaboration connection and diversity of thought

Our culture is one of a kind : Come as you are and bring your unique attributes passion and drive to Hitachi Energy contributing to making us the place to be and to our purpose of advancing a sustainable energy future for all

Flexible working including hybrid / remote working opportunities

A competitive compensation and benefits package

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Marketing,Catering,Organizational skills,Hospitality Experience,Management Experience,HubSpot,Event Planning,Events Management,Project Management,Event Marketing,Leadership Experience,negotiation

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 2 - 2025