Event Specialist

🚀 Who we areKampaay is the ideal partner for organising any corporate event, combining advanced technology with specialised expertise to simplify and transform the event experience. Our platform enables companies to independently manage routine events like lunches and team-building activities with a catalogue of ready-to-book services, accessible with just a few clicks. For larger and more complex events, Kampaay offers dedicated support from a team of experts to guide companies from planning through execution. With Kampaay, every event is organised smoothly, quickly, and centrally, ensuring both control and scalability.Kampaay is one of the most promising startups in Europe, already serving the Italian and Swedish markets. We are keen to keep growing and expanding our business in other European countries.👉 Discover more about us🏅 RoleAs an Event Specialist, you will be part of our Event Excellence team, responsible for driving growth in the company by organizing and managing events. You will also work closely with our Sales & Engineering team.📍LocationThis is a hybrid role: the reference office is in Milan, but we would love to see your face around our office corridor as often as possible 😉 👩‍💻🧑‍💻  What You’ll Do as an Event SpecialistSupport the Event Excellence Team during the management of all events in our pipeline, covering every type of event from the smallest to mid/large-scale eventsPlan the events from start to finish according to concept, requirements, needs, target audience and objectivesDevelop a budget and ensuring it is adhered to the customer requestsMaintain good contact with our suppliers and customersBuilding a long-term relationship with key contacts of our main customers, by being accountable & informed about all events, leading complex/strategic events delivery and spotting new business opportunitiesManage customers booking requests as travel, hotel, transport etc.., being the point of reference for both customers and suppliers or agenciesBeing present during some events and coordinate our suppliersEnsure the smooth running of the event and resolve any problems that may ariseCheck and register supplier invoicesThe role is part of a team-based setting, where a positive and collaborative attitude is highly valued.🧡 About youAt Kampaay we truly live by our values: communication, transparency, teamwork, trust and sense of belonging, problem-solving, proactivity, empathy, hard work, and a constant drive to challenge ourselves and grow. You’ll be fully immersed in our culture, which we continuously nurture through team-building activities, events, and everyday collaboration.Who are we looking for?at least 5 years of experience in the event managementfull-time availabilityprevious experience handling organizational secretarial tasks is preferableteam player & problem solvergood communication and negotiation skills and good project management skillsfluent both in English and Italian (at least B2)good knowledge of Excel & Power Point🎁  What you getYou got it: helping you succeed is our #1 priority. We have put together several perks to make your life easier and more will be added as Kampaay grows further 🤗Office & Team LifeA casual and relaxed office environment to let you feel comfortable;Periodic events outside the office to enjoy and get to know the team members;An inclusive environment with a real focus on parity (almost 60% of our team members are women);Weekly seasonal fruit in the office and everyday coffee and tea in the kitchen; Devices: flexibility on choosing what you needKampaay’s benefits:Flexibility is our keyword, but we would love to see your face around our office corridor as often as possible 😉;A competitive salary package;Career tracks that can match all expectations: we believe in our Kampaayers and we want them to progress on their journey at Kampaay;Integrated Health Assistance: Program to cover expenses regarding healthcare needs. Visit www.fondest.it and ask us for the credentials;Access to several benefits such as Ticket Restaurant, WellHub account, UnoBravo sessions, FunnyFin support and CorporateBenefit platform.Do you see yourself in this job description? If so, apply now — you might be the next Kampaayer we’re looking for 🤩We can’t wait to welcome you on board