ABOUT US

Since 2020, Pliant has been on a mission to rethink credit cards and empower companies to grow by providing a smart way to pay that scale with their business. With our app and API-based solutions, Pliant allows companies to issue physical and virtual credit cards, automate payment processes, track spending, and seamlessly integrate these data into their finance stack.

Pliant is growing quickly. With our expansion into 25 international markets, we believe that people, passion, and diversity are the key ingredients to our future success. Our growing team of 150+ Plianteers come from 35 nationalities and work remotely or in a hybrid environment from our headquarters in the heart of Berlin. And we’re looking for more talented and committed people to join us on our journey!

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced Event Manager (m/f/d) to develop and implement an event strategy to achieve our company’s brand and sales goals. The ideal candidate is a highly organised, creative individual with excellent communication skills who is flexible in responding to evolving business needs.

You will work from our Berlin office (hybrid work policy), reporting directly to the VP of Marketing, and collaborate closely with other company stakeholders as part of the commercial team. You will be mainly responsible for the ideation, development, planning, organisation, and execution of events for the commercial teams as well as internal company events.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

1. Development of an Event Strategy: Create a comprehensive event strategy, including goal setting, implementation plans, and reporting, to support the company’s objectives through events.
2. Conceptualization, Planning, and Execution of Events: Take responsibility for the entire event lifecycle—from conceptualization and on-site support to post-event success measurement as well as focusing on external events (e.g., trade shows, conferences, and custom customer event formats) while also organizing and supporting internal events (e.g., summer parties) to promote the company culture.
3. Internal Collaboration: Work closely with stakeholders from sales, partnership management, content, social media, and design to ensure event content aligns with overarching company goals and can be seamlessly integrated into larger campaigns.
4. Supplier and Contract Management: Select appropriate suppliers and venues, negotiate contracts in alignment with relevant stakeholders, and manage supplier relationships.
5. Budget Management: Develop and manage a budget for the entire event portfolio, including cost control and financial reporting.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING

• At least 3 years of proven experience in organising events, conferences, and tailored formats such as dinners, panels and roundtables. Experience with B2B events is an advantage.
• Creativity and a passion for event execution and communication. You enjoy bringing creative ideas to life and putting them into practice.
• An experienced project manager who thrives in a dynamic environment and is willing to travel internationally for events.
• Knowledge of the marketing funnel and the ability to measure the impact and ROI (Return on Investment) of events.
• Experience with martech tools (e.g. Dreamdata) and CRM systems (e.g. HubSpot) is a plus.
• A university degree (Bachelor’s or Master’s) in a relevant field (e.g., event management, marketing, communication), or you are a career changer from another discipline with relevant experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

• The opportunity to work in a growing team with big responsibilities that thrives on a strong exchange of knowledge and excellence
• Attractive remuneration
• Your choice of preferred OS, Windows or Mac
• Flat hierarchy and transparent communication in a relaxed, professional atmosphere
• Opportunity to develop your talent in a dynamic team with ambitious goals
• Flexibility and possibility to work remotely
• Monthly mobility benefit
• Wellhub Membership
• Company card with a monthly allowance for lunches, coffee, etc. with co-workers