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Your role
Do you enjoy planning, coordinating, and creating great experiences? Are you organized, proactive, and eager to develop within event management? We are looking for a Junior Event Manager to join our Group Business Development (GBD) Office team.
As a Junior Event Manager, you will contribute to the planning, coordination, and execution of Saab's participation in international exhibitions, conferences, customer events, and internal activities. Working closely with experienced event managers and stakeholders across Saab, you will manage defined event activities and contribute to ensuring that events are delivered professionally, on time, and according to plan.
This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in international event management within a global and high-tech organization. You will work with colleagues from different countries and functions and help showcase Saab's capabilities to customers and partners around the world.
This is a junior event management role with responsibility for defined parts of event projects, working alongside experienced Event Managers and other stakeholders.
Your responsibilities will, amongst other things, include:
Plan, coordinate, and execute defined activities within Saab's participation in international exhibitions, conferences, and events
Coordinate project plans, timelines, and event activities
Coordinate logistics, travel arrangements, accommodation, shipping, and suppliers
Coordinate the production and ordering of event materials, marketing assets, giveaways, and exhibition equipment
Track event-related costs and manage relevant budget administration and reporting
Coordinate information gathering from Business Areas, Business Units, and supporting functions
Coordinate stakeholder communication before, during, and after events
Coordinate activities during event setup, execution, and dismantling
Maintain event documentation, project plans, supplier databases, and booking systems
Gather event feedback and KPI data to drive continuous improvements
Contribute to the development of event processes, tools, and best practices
Collaborate with colleagues across Saab to ensure successful and efficient event delivery
You will be part of the Group Business Development (GBD) Office team, which has the task of improving and strengthening Saab's global sales. The Group Business Development organisation is responsible for generating leads and acting as the primary customer interface for business opportunities worldwide, excluding Sweden and Saab's Operational Countries (Australia, Germany, the UK, and the US).
GBD also provides customer and market insights to Saab's Business Areas, Business Units, and other corporate functions. The organisation maintains functional ownership and governance of Saab's marketing and sales activities globally and works closely with colleagues and stakeholders across the world.
The role includes occasional international travel and participation in exhibitions and events, sometimes outside regular office hours.
Your profile
We are looking for a motivated and structured individual who enjoys working in a dynamic environment and coordinating several activities simultaneously.
You may be in the beginning of your career or already have some experience working with events, marketing, project coordination, hospitality, or customer-facing roles. Most importantly, you are eager to learn, take ownership and initiative, and develop within the field of event management.
We believe that you have:
A university degree in event management, marketing, communications, business administration, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
1-2 years of relevant work experience, internships, or trainee experience
Strong organizational and planning skills with high attention to detail
The ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines…