Corporate events coordinator (temporary contract)

About Axis Communications
Axis offers intelligent security solutions that enable a smarter, safer world. As the market leader in network video, Axis is driving the industry by continually launching innovative network products based on an open platform - delivering high value to customers through a global partner network.

Axis has long-term relationships with partners and provides them with knowledge and ground-breaking network products in existing and new markets.

Axis has more than 2,100 dedicated employees in more than 50 countries around the world, supported by a global network of over 80,000 partners. Founded in 1984, Axis is a Sweden-based company listed on NASDAQ Stockholm under the ticker AXIS.

For more information about Axis, please visit our website www.axis.com .

Reference number: 1682

JOB DESCRIPTION
The Marketing Communications team is responsible for strategic elements of branding and marketing, ensuring consistency in marketing communications throughout the organization. We produce marketing materials such as collateral, illustrations, advertisements, newsletters, web banners, booth panels, videos, and are responsible for tradeshows and conferences.

We are now looking for a Corporate Event coordinator for 14 months contract with start 1 st of December 2016.

As Events Coordinator, your main responsibilities are coordination of tradeshows and conferences. You will work with the daily administration of tradeshows and conferences together with subsidiaries, ensuring our messaging platform is targeting the right audience.

The role will include work such as:

Coordination of the graphics and messaging for tradeshows ensuring all elements (i.e. technical equipment and graphics) fit together. Manage each project together with our regions, product teams and technical event team. Handle logistics including organization with vendors and all paperwork for shipping. Maintenance of event portal on intranet and microsites. Tradeshow and conference administrative work such as participation lists, organizing booth staff and follow up of leads results and evaluation.
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
We are looking for a detailed-oriented, well-organized individual who is able to take initiative. We believe you are outgoing, a good team player and leader who can drive projects toward common goals as well as build close relationships with Axis colleagues and partners. When necessary, you should also be able to take charge of some of the practical work which comes with a booth setup.

It’s important that you have a feeling for communication/graphic design and that you have the ability to incorporate Axis graphic identity into the messaging at tradeshows as well as meeting the local needs.

You should have a university degree or similar in project management and/or marketing communications or equivalent. Suitable candidates have at least 2-3 years of previous experience from a similar role involving administration, project planning, and logistics. Experience from the international tradeshows has high importance.

You must have experience and knowledge in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel. Knowledge in Sketchup and Adobe Creative Suite is an advantage.

Excellent English skills, both written and verbal, are a must and additional languages are a plus.

The position involves travelling to various regional events to support mounting and dismantling of tradeshow equipment, which requires some physical work. You are, from time to time, expected to be able work outside of normal office hours and weekends.

CORPORATE MARKETING DEPARTMENT
Corporate Marketing is responsible for the global marketing strategy and planning, in accordance with the company’s overall goals and business strategy. Marketing Communications is part of the Corporate Marketing department, where the team also cooperates with academy, partner marketing, segment- and product marketing. Marketing communications supports all subsidiaries with graphic and digital related designs.

WHAT AXIS CAN DO FOR YOU
In exchange for your dedication Axis can offer you an innovative and global organization that takes great pride in delivering world class, high-quality products to our customers. Working with us gives you an excellent opportunity to develop in an organization promoting professional and individual growth. Come join us!

READY TO ACT?
Axis is a company realizing the benefits of a diverse workforce. We know that diversity in groups creates a better working environment and promotes creativity, something that is fundamental for our success.

Apply by attaching a pdf with your personal letter and CV. If you have additional questions, please contact the Manager, Marketing Communication, Pia Månsson or Team leader Corporate Events Manager, Anette Hägerstrand at +46 46 272 1800. We would like to have your application before 27 th of September.