Our Microsoft Coordinator Programme: 

The VML Microsoft Coordinator Program is a large global community of approx. 400 employees sitting at the intersection of Microsoft Marketing and agencies teams.

We coordinate campaigns across Microsoft internal stakeholders, VML global Service Delivery Hub teams, and third-party agencies. Campaigns generate sales leads Microsoft then scores and processes according to their sales strategy.

Events is an expertise group within the MC Program responsible for coordinating and executing variety of Microsoft's global and local digital events.

Key Responsibilities:

We're looking a Marketing Coordinator for Events, who plans and executes Microsoft's digital events. In this role MC Events acts primarily as project manager who co-ordinates internal VML resources, Microsoft stakeholders and third-party vendors.

These are some highlights of your day: 

What you will do: 

A) Events Consultation & Planning

• Participate in events planning & scheduling
• Provide support on different types of events in line with Microsoft corporate guidelines
• Provide consultation on Event Platforms (ON24, Teams) & internal event management tools to internal and external stakeholders
• Consult Microsoft stakeholders on situations that require additional reviews and approvals

B) Events Preparation

• Act as Project Manager with full responsibility for making event successfully happen
• Co-ordinate all parties involved in an event – VML and Microsoft stakeholders and third parties
• Manage event participants agenda
• Manage event assets, e. g. videos and presentations

C) Events Execution & Post-Events Activities

• Execute events from start to finish in-line with guidelines and procedures
• Provide chat moderation support
• Manage post-event participants agenda
• Provide reporting and insights from the event

D) Stakeholder Management

• Educate internal and external stakeholders on the MC Program Events agenda and topics
• Act as advisor on tools used for events planning and execution
• Share best practices and success stories, engage in knowledge sharing and continuous improvement of our services

Who you are:   

• someone with Project Management experience
• a Team Player 
• have strong interpersonal and intercultural communication
• take care with Attention to Details

What you’ll need: 

• Dutch native speaker
• Fluent English is essential
• Ideally 2+ years’ experience in execution of any marketing-related initiatives, incl. 1+ year experience in events management, project or account management role
• High level of compliance with company rules & processes, e. g. personal data protection or brand guidelines
• Proven project management skills & experience, readiness to assume responsibility for own KPIs, track activities progress and meet critical deadlines
• Solid skills in Microsoft tools and software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams
• Solid command skills and ability to share often complex information in structured way
• Comfort in dealing with client's and third-party stakeholders
• Ability to simultaneously manage multiple events and activities, and ability to prioritize urgent and important tasks
• A strong team player with ability to establish working relations with culturally diverse internal and external partners
• Strong in problem solving skills and orientation to detail
• Currently living in The Netherlands with a valid work permit, and does not require sponsorship in the future.
• Able to work in location as required. (Hybrid)

What do we offer you?

You will get in touch with an unlimited world of international connections and resources, since we operate globally. Therefore, we have a listening ear for your wildest ideas and together we keep stretching our boundaries. We would like you to follow the path you’ve created, and we invest in your personal development. We support a dynamic and feel-at-home kind of workplace.

Our compensation:

• A salary range of 38000 to 45100 euro gross/year (inclusive of 8% holiday pay), based on experience.
• A mobility package to suit your commuting needs.
• Competitive pension benefits.

Our culture:

• A flexible hybrid schedule that puts your work-life balance first.
• A culture of trust, with a feel-at-home vibe and an international environment.
• Mental health: Complimentary membership to Headspace and EAP counseling services.
• Wellness pack: Yoga classes, our own in-house masseuse, gym membership discounts, etc.
• End of the week drinks, team events and parties.

Note to recruitment agencies: We are unable to collaborate with external agencies at this moment in time, applications sent won't be processed.