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Kyndryl Event Marketing Experience Strategist in Markham, Ontario
Who We Are
At Kyndryl, we design, build, manage and modernize the mission-critical technology systems that the world depends on every day. So why work at Kyndryl? We are always moving forward – always pushing ourselves to go further in our efforts to build a more equitable, inclusive world for our employees, our customers and our communities.
The Role
Your Role
The Canadian Event and Experience Strategist will support the delivery of Signature Moments, third party, alliance, internal events, event tools and processes. Candidate should have experience in leading, developing, and executing events and experiences to target business priority clients by collaborating with teams to compelling content, digital, and physical experiences, and formats.
The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling all corporate events, event strategy as part of a multi-touch campaign, surrounded with associated digital activities (webcast/webinars) and social to drive increased and deeper client engagement.
Effective communication and collaboration with various business units are integral aspects of this role. Reporting on findings and actively engaging in collaborative efforts with different areas of the business are essential components of the position.
Your Future at Kyndryl
Every position at Kyndryl offers a way forward to grow your career, from a Junior Events Associate to an Experienced Events Strategist– we have opportunities for that you won’t find anywhere else, including hands-on experience, learning opportunities, and the chance to certify in all four major platforms.
This role requires the ability to be in office as per business requirements and for events.
Who You Are
You’re good at what you do and possess the required experience to prove it. However, equally as important – you have a growth mindset; keen to drive your own personal and professional development. You are customer-focused – someone who prioritizes customer success in their work. And finally, you’re open and borderless – naturally inclusive in how you work with others.
Who You Are
Required Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in corporate events management and coordination.
• Participate in ensuring necessary, education and communication around event marketing tools, process, CTEBA, metrics, experiences, agency relations, best practices, and response lead management in collaboration with various stakeholders.
• Own a series of third party, alliance, internal and proprietary events ‘end to end’ and activate these events internally:
• Creation of event briefs for newly added events
• Ensure compliance with all processes like CTEBA, GDPR, and Logo licensing
• Manage entire planning process including but not limited to:
a. Stakeholder meetings
b. Project planning
c. Budget management
d. Lead uploading
e. Follow-up plans – working with Campaign Managers
f. Agency focal for event execution (SPOC)
• Identification of new ways to engage clients working with show producers
• Attend weekly cross functional meetings and ensure all event activity is well communicated across the team
• Event closeout including show summaries, key learnings and recommendations for future attendance (third party)
• Participate in travel in live events as approved for Kyndryl
Preferred Qualifications:
• 3+ years of experience in third party event management in B2B
• 3+ years of experience negotiating with show producers to ensure sponsorship and presence meet the needs of the business
• 3+ years of experience working collaboratively with marketing colleagues and business leaders at all levels
• 3+ years of experience with vendor management.
• Strong project and budget management.
• Understanding of data privacy rules (GDPR) and how to best achieve our goals.
Being You
Diversity is a whole lot more than what we look like or where we come from, it’s how we think and who we are. We welcome people of all cultures, backgrounds, and experiences. But we’re not doing it single-handily: Our Kyndryl Inclusion Networks are only one of many ways we create a workplace where all Kyndryls can find and provide support and advice. This dedication to welcoming everyone into our company means that Kyndryl gives you – and everyone next to you – the ability to bring your whole self to work, individually and collectively, and support the activation of our equitable culture. That’s the Kyndryl Way.
What You Can Expect
With state-of-the-art resources and Fortune 100 clients, every day is an opportunity to innovate, build new capabilities, new relationships, new processes, and new value. Kyndryl cares about your well-being and prides itself on offering benefits that give you choice, reflect the diversity of our employees and support you and your family through the moments that matter – wherever you are in your life journey. Our employee learning programs give you access to the best learning in the industry to receive certifications, including Microsoft, Google, Amazon, Skillsoft, and many more. Through our company-wide volunteering and giving platform, you can donate, start fundraisers, volunteer, and search over 2 million non-profit organizations. At Kyndryl, we invest heavily in you, we want you to succeed so that together, we will all succeed.
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Kyndryl is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. Kyndryl is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.