UlliInternational trade association seeks experienced Event Manager to lead the planning and execution of high-profile physical and virtual events, including a flagship annual meeting with 2500+ participants.br /br / /liliRole involves full-cycle event management, team leadership, supplier coordination, budget oversight, and collaboration across departments to ensure member satisfaction and operational excellence. /li /ulbr /pOur client is A European industry association representing hundreds of companies across the full value chain of a major manufacturing sector. br /br /The organization is known for hosting one of the largest annual gatherings in its field, attracting thousands of international participants. It operates with a lean, collaborative team and focuses on delivering high-impact events that foster networking, innovation, and strategic dialogue among industry leaders. /pbr /pAs the successful Event Manager - you will have the following responsibilities: /pulliPlan and execute all events focusing on member/participants satisfaction.br /br / /liliProduce detailed proposals for events including timelines, venues, suppliers and contractors, then negotiate process and onboard. Manage and coordinate suppliers and all event logistics: venue, hotels, catering, travelbr /br / /liliLiaise with sales and marketing to publicize and promote the event.br /br / /liliManage all pre-event planning, organizing guest speakers and delegate packs.br /br / /liliCoordinate suppliers, handle client queries and troubleshoot during the event to ensure that all runs smoothly and to budget.br /br / /liliMeasure and report performance of all events and assess against goals (ROI and KPIs).br /br / /liliHandle budgeting, invoicing and PL per event.br /br / /liliWork closely with the Managing Director /li /ululliManagement of Team Meeting Event (2 people currently)br /br / /liliSource of new Event locationsbr /br / /liliReview of current setup of events and suggest improvements Negotiate rates with partners (AV, Catering, Hostesses, Transportation etc. )br /br / /liliArrange location and details for opening events and programbr /br / /liliManage setup and execution of such events in Reservation system andcoordination with external agency br /br / /liliProvide support by phone and mail to member companies before, during and after the eventbr /br / /liliCoordination with speakers regarding travel hotel arrangementsbr /br / /liliSession management in close coordination with internal Senior Advisor and Marketing Digital Communications Managerbr /br / /liliPreparation of event budgetsbr /br / /liliReview of supplier invoices and reconciliation of costsbr /br / /liliEnsure that legal aspects of events are considered (Event TC, Session content - Compliance laws, Competition laws etc. /li /ulbr /pAs the successful Event Manager, you will have the following requirements: /p ulliAt least a Bachelor degree within Marketing, Tourism, Business Administration or related field - or equivalent by experience br /br / /liliHave excellent negotiation and communication skills (internal, external, online and offline).br /br / /liliGreat team work spirit though like to take half your own hands and can work autonomously remaining calm in stressful situations.br /br / /liliProven 3-5 years of relevant experience in organization and delivery of physical and online event projects (conferences, meetings, webinars, seminars) with networking and conference activities.br /br / /liliFluent in English is mandatory - French or Dutch is required as well - any 3rd language is considered as an assetbr /br / /liliProficient user f Microsoft Office suite, and have a good knowledge of CRM- and event registration systems (e.g. Idloom, Odoo, Hubspot, Cvent..)br /br / /liliHighly organized and give attention to detailbr /br / /liliProject and time management skills (good at prioritizing and handling challenging deadlines)br /br / /liliProblem-solving skills and diplomacybr /br / /liliFlexible, target-driven and pro-active - willing to travel in Europebr /br / /liliYou are digital-minded but not dependent on AI /li /ul br /pAs the succesful Event Manager, you will have: /p ullistrongAn unlimited employment contract /strongoffering long-term stabilitybr /br / /lilistrongAn attractive and competitive compensation package /strong aligned with your experience and profilebr /br / /lilistrongA unique opportunity /strong to shape and deliver high-impact international events within a leading global industry associationbr /br / /lilistrongA collaborative and dynamic work environment /strong with direct involvement in strategic activities alongside senior leadershipbr /br / /lilistrongProfessional growth /strong through exposure to top-tier stakeholders and cutting-edge event practices in the petrochemical sector /li /ul br / Billing, Catering, Execution, ODOO, Budget Process, Team Leadership, Delivery, Chemical industry, Result Oriented, Management, Transport, Customer Requests, Projects, Sales Marketing, Planning, Booking Systems, Event Logistics, Coordination, ROI, Organization Skills, Promote event, Proactivity, Web-Seminar, Negotiation, Offering Support, HubSpot, MS Office Suite, Stress tolerance, Networking, Sessions Managing, Online Promotion, Supplier invoices, Conference services, Attention to detail, KPI, Tourism, Communication, Seminars, Event Project, Asset, Liaise With Sales, Budget, Hotel, Law, Income statement, Coordination, Team Meetings, VOS, Troubleshoot, Problem Management, Registration, Content, Competition law, AV, Diplomacy, Coordinate Meetings, Negotiation, Marketing