Junior Event Manager

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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 simultaneously 

• Strong communication and collaboration skills 

• A proactive, service-minded, and solution-oriented mindset 

• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and digital collaboration tools 

• An interest in international business, marketing, and customer engagement 

As a person, you are positive, curious, and eager to contribute. You are comfortable working with people at different levels of the organization and enjoy being part of a team. You have a structured way of working, a can-do attitude, and the flexibility to adapt when priorities change. 

Fluency in written and spoken English and Swedish is required.

Additional languages are considered an advantage. 

This position requires that you pass a security vetting based on current regulations regarding security protection. For positions requiring security clearance, additional obligations regarding Swedish citizenship may apply. 

What you will be part of 

Behind our innovations stand the people who make them possible. Brave pioneers and curious minds. Everyday heroes and inventive troubleshooters. Those who share deep knowledge and those who explore new possibilities. And everyone in between. 

Joining Saab means making an impact together, contributing in our own unique ways. From developing advanced technologies and supporting complex business opportunities to creating meaningful customer experiences, every contribution matters. 

We encourage you to take on new challenges, develop your skills, and grow professionally in a collaborative and supportive environment. You will have the opportunity to learn from experienced colleagues while helping shape Saab's presence at some of the world's most important defence and security events. 

Saab is a leading defence and security company with an enduring mission to help nations keep their people and society safe. Empowered by its talented employees, Saab constantly pushes the boundaries of technology to create a safer and more sustainable world. 

Saab designs, manufactures, and maintains advanced systems in aeronautics, weapons, command and control, sensors, and underwater systems. Saab is headquartered in Sweden and has major operations around the world. 

Kindly observe that this is an ongoing recruitment process and that the position may be filled before the closing date of the advertisement.