Who We Are:
At VML, we are a beacon of innovation and growth in an ever-evolving world. Our heritage is built upon a century of combined expertise, where creativity meets technology, and diverse perspectives ignite inspiration. With the merger of VMLY&R and Wunderman Thompson, we have forged a new path as a growth partner that is part creative agency, part consultancy, and part technology powerhouse.
Our global family now encompasses over 30,000 employees across 150+ offices in 64 markets, each contributing to a culture that values connection, belonging, and the power of differences. Our expertise spans the entire customer journey, offering deep insights in communications, commerce, consultancy, CRM, CX, data, production, and technology. We deliver end-to-end solutions that result in revolutionary work.
Who we are looking for:
VML is looking for a Bilingual Event Specialist to join our Team Microsoft. We are a global agency of record for Microsoft and drive marketing management for key marketing disciplines. Supporting Microsoft’s Central Marketing Organization in the Americas (Canada, USA and Latin America), and working closely with client partners, you will coordinate and execute in-person and virtual events, showcase performance, and implement efficiencies.
What you’ll do:
- Collaborate | Partner with the Communication & Marketing Organization (CMO) and the Integrated Marketing Managers to build programs to enhance customer experience. Work with the analytics team to showcase event performance.
- Client | Ensure all events align with client strategy. Obtain event measurement requirements and communicate to event set-up and measurement resources. Become an expert on client platforms and tools.
- Organize | Project management of assigned events from end-to-end. Track project plans and ensure all stakeholders stay accountable to the approved schedule. Provide operational support for events before, during and after. Validate strategy, marketing goals, measurements, and target audience. Align budgets and timing expectations. Review advertising materials. Confirm agenda, speakers, and content. Improve the efficiency of event execution. Collect and document insights for future events.
Who you are:
- A builder | Ability to bring people and processes together. Bring projects from unknowns to clarity. Update priorities and pivot accordingly.
- Agile | A get-things-done attitude. You dig in and figure out how to work around problems. You anticipate requirements and manage expectations. You place an importance on the details.
- Collaborative | Cultivate trust with clients and set expectations. Work well with cross-discipline teams.
What you’ll need:
- 2 to 3 years of event planning experience; in-person and virtual events.
- French and English fluency required.
- Experience using Microsoft Teams Live required.
- Experience writing and presenting points of view to support recommendations.
- Experience in relationship management, cross-group collaboration, and conflict resolution.
- Knowledge of Microsoft brand and range of products an asset.
What we offer:
- Passionate, driven people | We champion a culture of people that do extraordinary work.
- Consciously cultivated culture | We aim to embody the behaviours to build an inclusive community that is in it together, bringing both positivity and active listening into the workplace as we simultaneously strive to empower creative bravery.
- Competitive benefits | What we offer full time hires ranges from the full spectrum of group health coverage options (medical, dental, vision) and a variety of paid time off offerings that reflect our investment in all aspects of your overall life balance and wellness.
- Growth-minded opportunities | We aim to nurture a culture of real-time feedback, growth-oriented mindset, and plenty of training opportunities through VML and WPP, so you can continue to grow personally and professionally.
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At VML, we are committed to fostering an all-inclusive work environment that is both rewarding and career-forward. Our Inclusion, Equity & Belonging initiatives, alongside the VML Foundation, reflect our dedication to giving back and making a positive impact in our communities and beyond. Our people are the heartbeat of our organization—creators, doers, innovators, makers, and thinkers—who drive not just marketing, but meaningful experiences that resonate in every action and interaction.
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