Canonical is looking for B2B event specialists who will be responsible for developing a long-term event strategy and executing various events across EMEA and Americas. This is a hands-on, multi-disciplinary and dynamic position, requiring close collaboration with the regional Sales Teams, the Partner & Alliances Teams, Product Marketing Teams, Design Teams and other Marketing functions.The ideal candidate is passionate about technology, technology marketing and the use of technology in marketing. They prefer to work in an environment that emphasises ownership of campaigns, collaboration, learning, curiosity and a drive to continually improve oneself / the team / the organisation. They love to problem solve, get hands-on, experiment, measure and use automation to make daily life easier.This role reports to the EMEA and Americas regional marketing team manager.Location: This role will be based remotely in the EMEA region.What your day will look likeMaintain list of events Canonial should participate in based on primary research and input from team members.Set relevant KPIs to measure individual event effectiveness and justify spendSource best possible deals to maximise visiblity and minimse costsProvide full logistic support to all events globally with occasional travel to major events Be responsible for the event budget planning and execution constantly monitoring and adjusting it accordinglyCreate systems to measurably improve events effectiveness over timeWe expect members of the Canonical marketing team to be excellent communicators who are at ease working with a complex mix of engineers, product managers, sales representatives and executives.Experience in B2B events organisation (trade show, customer events, webinar...)Excellent academic results, with Bachelor's or equivalent in Business, Marketing, or STEMHands-on mindset and a passion for experimentationGrowth mindset - enthusiasm for challenges and work ethic with a 'can do' attitudeObjectivity and openness to others' views while continuously building a positive team spiritProven ability to prioritise and meet deadlines without sacrificing qualityWhat we offer youYour base pay will depend on various factors including your geographical location, level of experience, knowledge and skills. In addition to the benefits above, certain roles are also eligible for additional benefits and rewards including annual bonuses and sales incentives based on revenue or utilisation. Our compensation philosophy is to ensure equity right across our global workforce. In addition to a competitive base pay, we provide all team members with additional benefits, which reflect our values and ideals. Please note that additional benefits may apply depending on the work location and, for more information on these, please ask your Talent Partner.Fully remote working environment - we've been working remotely since 2004!Personal learning and development budget of 2,000USD per annumAnnual compensation reviewRecognition rewardsAnnual holiday leaveEmployee Assistance ProgrammeOpportunity to travel to new locations to meet colleagues at 'sprints'Priority Pass for travel and travel upgrades for long haul company eventsAbout CanonicalCanonical is a pioneering tech firm that is at the forefront of the global move to open source. As the company that publishes Ubuntu, one of the most important open source projects and the platform for AI, IoT and the cloud, we are changing the world on a daily basis. We recruit on a global basis and set a very high standard for people joining the company. We expect excellence - in order to succeed, we need to be the best at what we do.Canonical has been a remote-first company since its inception in 2004. Work at Canonical is a step into the future, and will challenge you to think differently, work smarter, learn new skills, and raise your game. Canonical provides a unique window into the world of 21st-century digital business.Canonical is an equal opportunity employer During this application process I agree to use English as the communication language (including CV) and to use only my own words. I understand that plagiarism, the use of AI or other generated content will disqualify my application. * -- Which new event marketing tactics did you start using in 2023 and which one did you stop? * How do you measure the success of your events? * What's the most technical product you had to market? * Are you due to graduate soon, or have you graduated from university in the past two years? * Tell us if you are a recent graduate, or if you should graduate from university this year. We have certain roles which are open to recent of soon-to-be graduates. What was your bachelor's university degree result, or expected result if you have not yet graduated? Please include the grading system to help us understand your result e.g. '85 out of 100', '2:1 (Grading system: first class, 2:1, 2:2, third class)' or 'GPA score of 3.8/4.0 (predicted)'. We have hired outstanding individuals who did not attend or complete university. 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