Global Events Specialist

🇯🇵Remote - Tokyo, Japan4w ago

K-12 Marketing Event Management B2B Marketing Partnership Management Project Management

Role Snapshot

Global Events Specialist responsible for planning, executing, and evaluating virtual and in-person events to promote Turnitin's B2B SaaS education technology solutions to key stakeholders including educators and institutional decision-makers.

Key Responsibilities: Plan and execute diverse events (webinars, conferences, workshops, roundtables), coordinate logistics, manage budgets and vendor contracts, drive event marketing and attendance, and evaluate event success through metrics and post-event analysis.

Skills & Tools: Event planning and project management, cross-functional collaboration, budget management and vendor negotiation, marketing and social media promotion, content management, relationship building, and industry knowledge of education technology sector.

Qualifications: Not explicitly stated in job description; typically requires 2-3 years of event management or marketing experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and familiarity with B2B SaaS or education sector.

Location: Remote - Tokyo, Japan

Compensation: Not provided by employer. Typical compensation for this role is ¥3,800,000 – ¥5,200,000/year based on title, seniority, and location.

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Job Description

As an Event Specialist at Turnitin, you will play a pivotal role in planning, executing, and evaluating a wide range of events designed to promote our B2B SaaS solutions in the education technology sector. You will be responsible for creating impactful and engaging experiences that connect us with key stakeholders, including educators, administrators, and decision-makers in educational institutions.

Responsibilities:

Plan and execute a variety of virtual and in-person events, including webinars, conferences, workshops, and roundtables, to promote our B2B SaaS products in the education technology space.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including regional marketing, creative, sales, and solutions engineering, to ensure alignment on event goals, content, and messaging.
Coordinates event budgets, negotiates contracts with vendors and venues, and tracks expenses to ensure cost-effective event execution.
Support event marketing strategies to drive attendance and engagement, including email campaigns, social media promotion, and targeted outreach to our customer base.
Manages and identifies speaking opportunities at events that align with the event strategy
Coordinate all logistical aspects of events, including registration, speaker coordination, AV setup, and on-site support.
Manage event content in partnership with the relevant marketing teams, including presentations, agendas, and collateral, to ensure alignment with our brand and messaging.
Evaluate the success of events through metrics such as attendance, lead generation, and post-event surveys, and provide insights for continuous improvement.
Keep abreast of industry trends, competitors' activities, and best practices to drive innovation in our event strategies.
Foster relationships with partners, sponsors, and potential event collaborators to enhance our event offerings.