Marketing Events Manager

About Axis Communications Axis is an IT company offering network video solutions for professional installations.The company is the global market leader in network video, driving the ongoing shift from analog to digital video surveillance.Axis products and solutions focus on security surveillance and remote monitoring, and are based on innovative, open technology platforms.Axis is a Swedish-based company, operating worldwide with offices in 18 countries and cooperating with partners in more than 70 countries.Founded in 1984, Axis is listed on the OMX Nordic Exchange, Large Cap and Information Technology.For more information about Axis, please visit our website at www.axis.com . Reference number: 429 Axis Communications has an aggressive plan for events in 2007 and beyond.We participate in numerous security and vertical market trade shows within the EMEA region, in order to drive end-user demand and educate the market about the benefits of network video.Together with our local subsidiaries we conduct a number of larger global conferences and events on a regular basis as well. We are now looking for a team member who can work with events and trade show management and coordination within the Axis EMEA Marketing Team at the Axis¿ headquarters in Lund, Sweden.The EMEA Events manager will report to the marketing, director, EMEA The Marketing Events Manager will have the following responsibilities: ¤ Coordination with our local subsidiaries within EMEA for trade shows and events planning ¤ Coordination with trade show organizations for events logistics and ordering of services ¤ Attend some of the events to assist with on-site administration ¤ Booth partner coordination ¤ Coordinate events logistics including attendee preparation and information, staff schedules, handbooks, etc.¤ Coordinate pre-show and post-show activities including production of event material for partners and subsidiaries, create web based content and required supporting collateral ¤ Work closely with the PR functions/agencies to develop the correct PR activities around the events ¤ Work closely with Marketing Services with localizations of marketing materials, production of printed collateral, graphics handling, PowerPoint presentations, and database and archive organization ¤ Coordinate HTML eNews and email blasts Skills required: ¤ Very good knowledge and experience in project coordination ¤ Very good knowledge and experience in trade show and events logistics ¤ Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft applications, including FrontPage ¤ Knowledge of design software (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop) ¤ Ability to handle images and graphic design files ¤ Strong organizational skills, structured and detail-oriented ¤ Ability to handle multiple priorities ¤ Deadline driven and ability to deliver a finished result ¤ Constructive and interactive ability to work within a fast paced, multi-cultural environment ¤ English: Very good skills and ideally additional languages as well ¤ At least 2 years experience in a similar role Questions about this position? Application deadline: 30-SEP-07