Assistant Manager, Internal Communication, Bangalore

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Events and Brand Relationship Manager

At EY, you’ll have the chance to shape your future, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and shape your future with confidence, and build a better working world for all.

BMC Enablement – Event and campaign Management - Supervising Associate – Events and Brand Relationship Manager

At EY, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are, with the global scale, support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you. And we’re counting on your unique voice and perspective to help EY become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a better working world for all.

Working as a member of the wider BMC team, Events and Brand relationship Manager will focus on supporting different phases of designing, planning, and execution of an events and ensuring that every encounter delivers an exceptional experience for our stakeholders. The Event and Campaign Manager should manage several concurrent activities, with strong multi-tasking, prioritization, organizational and time management skills.

The opportunity

This position ensures the successful execution of sponsored events, key employer branding campaigns, trade association relationship, awards application for the organization. This individual follows and promotes organization, business unit and department policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Your Key Responsibilities

Event coordination

• Identify relevant events, conferences, and trade shows that align with the company's brand and marketing objectives.
• Evaluate the potential benefits and target audience of each event to ensure strategic participation.
• Consult with event sponsor and/or requester to understand end-end requirements of the event)
• Comply and promote the guidelines/policies
• Consult with the event program manager to ensure EY brand compliance throughout the event and pre and post event communication process
• Drive cost efficiencies and negotiations with venues and suppliers, ensuring all value adds have been reviewed and exhausted with suppliers
• Prepare initial event logistics budget and manage throughout the event lifecycle
• Coordinate with Technology Support to arrange special event production and on-site technology.
• Audit and submit for approval any program related invoices and provide full event reconciliation
• Responsible for the smooth running of the event on-site, anticipating any problems/issues and putting in place measures and solutions before they occur
• Act as the main point of contact on-site for all suppliers, ensuring that all suppliers are providing the agreed level of service and actively resolving any issues
• Take overall responsibility for the delegation and direction of the on-site support team, adjusting planning where necessary
• Assist in other areas of Events as needed
• Support and devise ideas/best practices for the team to drive process efficiencies as well as contribute creativity
• Conduct post-event analysis to assess the success of the event and gather insights for future improvements.
• Prepare reports detailing event outcomes, including attendance, engagement, and return on investment (ROI).
  
  

Award Identification and Application:

• Identify relevant industry awards and recognitions that align with the company's brand and objectives.
• Stay updated on new and upcoming award opportunities within the industry.
• Eligibility Assessment:
• Evaluate the company's qualifications and eligibility for various awards.
• Gather necessary documentation and data to support award applications.
• Prepare and submit award applications, ensuring all criteria and requirements are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather information and create compelling narratives for award submissions.
• Maintain a schedule and track the status of award applications.
• Follow up on submitted applications and provide additional information if required.
• Promote the company's award wins and nominations through press releases, social media, and other marketing channels.
• Leverage awards to enhance the brand's credibility and market positioning.
  
  

Trade Association Relationship Management:

• Identify relevant trade associations and industry groups that align with the company's interests and goals.
• Stay updated on new and existing trade associations within the industry.
• Manage company memberships with trade associations, ensuring timely renewals and active participation.
• Handle membership documentation and related administrative tasks.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key contacts within trade associations.
• Sending company represent the company at trade association meetings, events, and networking opportunities.
• Communicate relevant trade association updates, opportunities, and information to internal teams.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing between the company and trade associations.
• Utilize trade association resources, such as research reports, networking events, and training programs, to benefit the company.
• Collaborate on joint initiatives, projects, and advocacy efforts that align with the company's objectives.
  
  

Key campaigns management

• Devise, execute, and optimize multi-channel global employer branding campaigns across diverse platforms, aligning each initiative with organizational objectives and leveraging EY's business insights.
• Methodically track and manage campaign budgets to ensure efficient resource allocation, promptly addressing any deviations from the plan.
• Forge strong partnerships with all location BMC spocs, external vendors, and other stakeholders, fostering an environment of collaboration to achieve campaign objectives.
• Employ analytical tools (e.g., Google Analytics, Sprinklr, Adobe Analytics) to fine-tune campaigns and identify enhancement opportunities.
• Produce comprehensive performance reports for executive-level stakeholders.
  
  

Skills And Attributes For Success

• Experience in corporate events environment
• Exceptional relationship building skills with a pro-active approach and commitment to quality
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Reactivity and ability to manage emergency, think out of the box and adapt to last minute changes and business dynamics
• Understand of business environment by investigating and proposing service and process improvements
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills, conveying complex ideas effectively.
• Strong organizational skills for multitasking with precision.
  
  

To qualify for the role, you must have

• Must have a minimum 8 -10 years of event execution, B2B brand exposure, and project management.
• Must be experienced with all Microsoft Office Tools with competency in the use of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills must be able to communicate clearly and with authenticity to senior leadership and stakeholders
• Must be able to work independently with minimal guidance
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills are essential, with the ability to prioritise effectively
  
  

Ideally, you’ll also have

• Requires in-depth knowledge and experience of running corporate events
• Knowledge of meeting industry software, CRM, including web registration & digital marketing applications
• Demonstrable ability to interact with leadership, stakeholders, and peers
• Interest on project management and technical/digital affinity
  
  

What We Look For

We're interested in hiring a successful Event manager with a proven leadership skills and ability to find a compromise between your team's capabilities and internal stakeholder’ expectations. The role requires someone who can manage several activities, with strong multi-tasking, prioritization, organizational and time management skills. Experience and understanding in the fields of brand & event management combined with a high technical/digital affinity are also essential.

What We Offer

As part of this role, you'll work in a highly integrated, global team with the opportunity and tools to grow, develop and drive your career forward. Here, you can combine global opportunity with flexible working. The EY benefits package goes above and beyond too, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Your recruiter can talk to you about the benefits available in your country.

Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:

Continuous learning: You’ll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.

Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.

Transformative leadership: We’ll give you the insights, coaching and confidence to be the leader the world needs.

Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

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