POC is now looking for a driven Event Manager to join our team in Salzburg, Austria. In this role you will play a key role in shaping, leading and executing our global Events program, strengthening how consistently and effectively our brand shows up across all markets – from grassroots activations to key cycling, mountain bike and snow sports events, and from B2B to B2C focusses.
ROLE SUMMARY
The Event Manager is a globally facing position, responsible for owning POC’s Events program and budget, and for aligning event needs and priorities across all regions. The role is the central point of coordination between our regions (North America, EMEA and APAC) and Brand & Content (incl. Global Sports Marketing), ensuring that our B2B and B2C events and exhibitions are planned and executed on brand, with a strong focus on product launches and highlight communication.
In close alignment and collaboration with the Brand Team, the Event Manager develops frameworks and toolkits for our key events that can be re-used and adapted across the wider, global events calendar, from big events to smaller regional representations. The position is based in Salzburg, home of our central European Sales and regional marketing organisation and office, and includes leadership responsibilities of our regional event managers.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Events Strategy & Program Management
Oversee POC’s Events program and budget
Define event focuses, set-up needs and development, strategy and campaign activation
Build reusable frameworks and toolkits for key events that can be adjusted and re-applied across the wider event calendar as well as on a local level
Lead regional event managers in NA & Europe and build frameworks for local event activations for the local sales teams
Cross-Functional Coordination
Channel and lead asset needs and activations together with Brand & Content
Define and oversee event-related KPIs
Act as the central point of contact for aligning event needs, focuses and communication assets
Lead and support sourcing for event materials and production
Organizing global internal Sales meetings
Regional execution & on-site leadership
Act as event execution lead for selected global key events and central EU events and activations
Organize, maintain and manage the central event Set-up in Salzburg
Lead pre-event organization and planning for APAC
Note: the employee may be requested to follow other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties, subject to all applicable state and federal laws.
Skills & Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Sports Management or equivalent work experience
Several years of experience in event management, brand marketing or sports marketing, ideally across an international, multi-region set-up
Proven experience managing event budgets and cross-regional programs
Hands-on mentality
Strong stakeholder management, with the ability to align priorities across regions and departments
Structured and organized, with the ability to build scalable processes and re-usable playbooks
Strong communication and presentation skills
Comfortable working closely with Brand & Content
Passionate cyclist, skier, snowboarder or active-lifestyle-outdoor minded person preferred
Ability to travel internationally to key events and regional activations (min. 30%)
Driving Licence B
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
- 38,5 hours
- Willingness to travel 30%
Place of work
- Salzburg
Must-have skills
- event management
- brand marketing
- sports marketing
- event budgets
- cross-regional programs
- Driving Licence B
Must-have education
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Sports Management
Details about this job
Full Time (Permanent employment)
- Monday to Friday
- 38,5 hours
- Willingness to travel 30%
Place of work
- Salzburg
Must-have skills
- event management
- brand marketing
- sports marketing
- event budgets
- cross-regional programs
- Driving Licence B
Must-have education
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, Business, Sports Management
Salary
For legal reasons, we are obliged to point out the minimum salary for this position according to the collective agreement, which starts at 2535 EUR in group E (1). However, our salary packages are based on current market salaries depending on your experience and skills.
Work with great people
Felix Lehmann
Customer Service Project Support
"Working for POC means that you will have a direct impact on people’s lives. There is a shared passion across all the departments to deliver on our mission and have fun doing it. If you enjoy learning, challenging your own thinking, and applying your knowledge, then this is the place for you."
Benjamin Rondet
Country Manager France
"Working at POC means combining a passion for sport with a commitment to protection. The brand's Scandinavian heritage and culture are deeply embedded in everything we do. Every project is carried out with a strong focus on human relationships, respect, and kindness—without compromising our values."
About the company
Born and based in Stockholm, Sweden, POC is a safety and performance pioneer on a global mission: protect lives and reduce the consequences of accidents for athletes and anyone inspired to be one. Creating all types of protection for cycling and snow sports, POC uses research, scientific methods and rigorous testing in its pursuit of innovation. POC was founded in Stockholm, 2004 where it continues to have its head office. It has subsidiary offices in Park City UT, Salzburg, Austria and Christchurch, New Zealand.
