POSITION DESCRIPTION: (req. 5106)
The Affymetrix Events Marketing Manager is responsible for management and execution of the company´s presence at scientific meetings/trade shows and company-hosted symposia, seminars and events. This individual is a key member of the commercial marketing team and works very closely with members of the marketing team to create an overall tactical event plan that effectively promotes products in key markets. The Events Marketing Manager is responsible for the planning, management and implementation of all events from inception to completion.
Primary Responsibilities:
Coordinate with marketing managers to identify scientific meetings and key events to attend at the corporate level.
Act as point person and resource for internal and external scientific meetings.
Proactively lead all meeting planning by working with marketing managers to develop meeting goals and objectives. Develop and implements tactics and messaging that reflect those established goals and objectives.
Project manages meeting deliverables starting from conception to production. Work with cross-functional teams for production of promotional pieces including graphic and web design.
Work with cross-functional teams to manage event´s lead generation and retrieval process.
Develop and maintain detailed event budget, track all expenses vs. estimates and take corrective action as required.
Work with exhibit house and other outside vendors including hotel catering and event venue staff.
Onsite booth installation, logistics support and management
Negotiate contracts with vendors
Travel: up to 50%
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge and Experience:
Minimum 3-5 years experience with proven track record in event management.
Experience in leading on-site meetings for internal and external customers.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that include experience and success in working with teams to accomplish results.
Experience managing large-scale, detailed budgets.
Experience working with and managing outside agencies and vendors.
Qualifications:
Bachelor´s degree.
Some background in the life sciences is an asset, but not necessary.
Self-motivated, deadline-conscious person with the ability to plan many months in advance.
Team-focused attitude is a must.
Organizational skills with high level of detail orientation.
Professional maturity and judgment
ABOUT AFFYMETRIX
Affymetrix (AFFX) is a pioneer in creating breakthrough tools that are driving the genomic revolution. The vision, innovation, and devotion of Affymetrix employees help us empower scientists around the world to alleviate human suffering. It is not just the sheer power of our technology that inspires us; it is the potential for it to help people.
The culture at Affymetrix is based on core values of daring, passionate and platinum. Our employees create a highly energized, team-oriented work environment. We are an employer committed to supporting the aspirations and achievements of our employees and offer our employees a comprehensive, competitive program of benefits and a corporate culture based on core values of daring, passionate and platinum.
***Affymetrix is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, veteran status, disability or other protected status. Our commitment to a diverse workforce is demonstrated through all aspects of our hiring and employment practices. ***
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