Sr. Specialist, Global Events, Solutions & Services Group

Here at Lenovo, we believe in smarter technology for all, so we spend our time building a society that's brighter and more inclusive. And we go big. No, not big-huge. Here's an opportunity to be a part of a brand new business group at Lenovo, which will be responsible for transforming Lenovo's business and shape the future of the company.

Do you like reshaping the corporate narrative for a Global Fortune 500 company? Do you have experience planning and executing events? Do you have the confidence to support our marketing organization in the event management process? Are you a tech enthusiast who looks forward to the latest tech innovations? Do you have a history of using events to drive awareness, leads and corporate visibility? If this sounds like you, we may have an opportunity for you on our global marketing team.

The Role:

The Events Specialist will plan and execute end to end internal / external events to ensure cohesive results for Solutions and Services Group (SSG) image and brand identity at events. Candidates should have experience in strategic event planning and project management on a global level. This role will be expected to manage programs, help define continuous improvement processes, build consensus and a team environment that can overcome any obstacle.

The role will be based in the United States (Raleigh/Durham, NC area preferred), and will collaborate closely with SSG events team and marketing teams around the world.

Specifically, the Role will:

• Serve as a contact for SSG events. These events include large industry events (like the Consumer Electronics Show), Lenovo-owned events, and smaller industry and vertical events.
• Develop and implement event strategies to achieve goals and objectives
• Create marketing communications plan (social, email, etc.) to support events
• Collaborate with cross-functional, team members and agencies to manage global events
• Manage a budget for event spending with the agency and in-house
• Monitor marketplace conditions, competitive information and maintain a high level of expertise within the event marketing space
• Develop plans to capture leads at events as well as nurturing leads after the event
• Manage weekly updates, including event pre- and post-communications for key events
• Track and monitor event-generated revenue and continuously optimize event performance and refinement
• Manage processes and alliance partnership relationships
• Work cross-functionally to develop presentation content and supporting collateral for various events

Characteristics

The successful candidate must:

• Be a TEAM player: Work seamlessly with global marketing and SSG product/leadership stakeholders to create highly engaging event programs
• Be ORGANIZED: Have strong project management skills in multitasking; able to juggle multiple priorities and take end-to-end ownership of projects
• Be STRATEGIC: Be able to make strategic, prudent decisions (at times without full information)
• Be HARDWORKING: Be a strategic thinker as well as a practical doer, comfortable getting things done despite limited resources
• Be CURIOUS: Constantly challenge the status quo; be entrepreneurial in pursuing new communications ideas and better ways of storytelling - with a sharp eye for great creative and detail
• Be FLEXIBLE: Role will occasionally require some travel and non-standard meeting times
• Be GLOBAL: Be respectful and effective in communicating across cultures, and flexible in accommodating teams across different time zones
• Be ACCOUNTABLE: Develop, measure and report on metrics that inform strategy and track performance.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Business or another related field required
• 3+ years' experience planning and implementing events
• 1-2 years marketing communications experience
• Must be able to travel approx. 20% - 40%
• Familiar with Microsoft Office Suite (Outook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must be organized, detail-oriented and able to meet strict deadlines
• Experience working in an account management role at a media/creative agency (or overseeing an agency relationship from client side)
• Strong project/budget management skills
• Team player, willing to assist on tasks small or large
• Passion for executing programs of the highest quality possible
• Strong interpersonal abilities to work with all marketing disciplines and teams as well as external vendors
• Passion for executing programs of the highest quality possible

This role offers the flexibility to be home-based anywhere in the U.S. with preference for the Eastern or Central time zones. If you're near our Chicago or Raleigh offices, we follow a friendly hybrid model with three days a week in the office-great for collaboration and connection!

The base salary range budgeted for this position is $95,000 to $115,000. Individuals may also be considered for bonuses and/or commissions. Lenovo's various benefits can be found at www.lenovobenefits.com.

In compliance with Colorado's EPEWA, the expected Application Deadline for this position is 6/14/2026 - this applies to both internal and external candidates.