Event Specialist co - owning event delivery strategy and execution at Preply's Barcelona hub. Taking hands - on ownership of live events while partnering with multiple teams across locations.
About the role
- Junior Project Manager responsible for executing creative live experiences for clients. Collaborating with teams to manage project resources and client relationships effectively.
Responsibilities
- As a Junior Project Manager (m/f/d) you plan and manage creative live experiences for national and international clients — from intimate, boutique events to large-scale productions.
- Producer: You take the lead in bringing creative event concepts to life, ensuring unique events and satisfied clients.
- Consultative personality: You build and develop client relationships within your projects, provide tailored advice and lead project meetings.
- Organizational talent: You coordinate and manage all service providers involved in your events and plan the resources for your project teams.
- Business professional: You calculate new proposals, monitor your budgets and close out projects — including reporting and documentation.
- Idea generator: You continuously develop our live, online and hybrid formats and contribute to cross-team projects.
Requirements
- Completed commercial/business training or an equivalent qualification
- Ideally some initial professional experience in event management, including contract negotiations, pitches, budgeting, etc.
- Confident communication skills in German and English (spoken and written)
- Proficient in common MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Team-oriented, structured working style, advisory, negotiation and problem-solving skills, and a business-minded approach
- Willingness to travel
Benefits
- A culture of equals: Flat hierarchies, respectful leadership and transparent decision-making — here what matters is your skills, not your title.
- True flexibility: No core working hours, home office and in many roles location-independent work — for more freedom in your job.
- Learning & development that’s enjoyable: From Learning Weeks with top speakers and AI courses on our Switch platform to LinkedIn training with a paid photoshoot — we want to help you grow.
- A connecting culture: Table football evenings, team challenges, our big annual Celebrate party and regular feel-good activities — fostering community and team spirit.
- International projects with a wow factor: Our talent works on exciting projects — from Vienna and Madrid to Namibia — offering fresh and challenging opportunities.
- Mental health & wellbeing focus: Through OpenUp we provide access to sessions with psychologists, coaching and meditation — because your mental health matters to us.
- Sustainability with real impact: Our CSR team actively supports the environment and society through clean-up campaigns, donation projects, our MCI book club and more — sustainable action is a stance, not a trend.
- Equality is a given: We offer fair pay bands and no gender pay gap — equal opportunities and diversity are part of our culture.
- An office that feels like home: Modern technology, cozy seating areas, phone booths, a hanging seat — we provide everything for you to reach your best potential. Oh, and your furry friend is welcome too!
- More than just a salary: 30 days' vacation (full-time), paid special leave, JobRad bicycle leasing, subsidy for the Deutschlandticket — giving you the support you want.
- Family-friendly in practice: We know family comes first. Whether parental leave, childcare subsidies or short-term time off — we support you so you can be there for your family without compromising your career.
- Networking and exchange for young professionals: We offer mentoring programs and regular peer meetups — for a strong career start and valuable connections.
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