Job Description

Acronis is a world leader in cyber protection—empowering people with cutting-edge technology that enables them to monitor, control, and protect the data that their businesses and lives depend on. We are in an exciting phase of rapid-growth and expansion and looking for a Regional Events Specialist, APJ & MEA who is ready to join us in creating a #CyberFit future and protecting the digital world! As the Regional Events Specialist, you will drive when supporting in webinar and virtual events organization, setup, and management. In addition, as Acronis's presence at the most valuable exhibitions in the sphere of cybersecurity, data protection, and management in Asia-Pacific, Japan, the Middle East, and Africa (APJ & MEA). Every member of our "A-Team" has an instrumental role and impact on the success of Acronis' innovative and growing business, so we are looking for someone who enjoys working in dynamic, global teams and thrives in a fast-paced and rapidly changing work environment. Just like everyone at Acronis, the ideal candidate will embody all of our company values: responsive, alert, detail-oriented, makes decisions, and never gives up. WHAT YOU'LL DO:

• Research, plan, budget, and execute all phases of virtual events in the APJ & MEA region (webinars, online demos, virtual summits, etc.), including maintaining/updating virtual events content on Acronis Events Hub
• Own end-to-end webinar operations, including scheduling, day-of execution, and post-event reporting
• Source for internal and external speakers, onboard them, and manage relationships to ensure the webinar product delivered is top-of-class
• Work with other marketing teams (Global Marketing, Regional Marketing, Communications, PR, Digital Marketing, Sales) to reach maximum effect from the event, and ensure brand and messaging consistency.
• Test new engagement features and implement new best practices to improve operational efficiencies.
• Build external relationships with webinar solution providers and co-participant for future events
• Manage external contracts and communication with vendors, partners, and agencies
• Source, evaluate, and recommend industry trade shows and events relevant to the region.
• Close collaboration and regular reporting on virtual projects and events with Sr. Regional Events Manager
• Support the Sr. Regional Events Manager with offline events when required
• Other ad hoc responsibilities that may arise

WHAT YOU BRING (EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS)

• Based in Singapore
• 1-2 years of virtual event planning experience
• Strategic thinker and creative problem-solver, able to glean insights, develop a vision, and bring it to life with actionable plans
• Must thrive in an environment of rapid change, moving targets, limited resources, high intensity, and cross-functional dependencies
• Fantastic ability to prioritize tasks when faced with multiple deadlines and operate under tight deadlines
• Resourceful and able to pivot and innovate
• Ability to work independently and autonomously while maintaining a team-oriented attitude
• Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong internal customer focus with desire to learn all aspects of the business
• High level of discipline, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment while still maintaining a high-level of accuracy
• Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Passion and commitment to succeed by working hard and never giving up

• Please submit your resume and application in English

WHO WE ARE Acronis is revolutionizing cyber protection by unifying backup, disaster recovery, storage, next-generation anti-malware, and protection management into one solution. This all-in-one integration removes the complexity and risks associated with non-integrated solutions and offers easy, complete and reliable data protection for all workloads, applications, and systems across any environment—all at a low and predictable cost. Founded in Singapore in 2003 and incorporated in Switzerland in 2008, Acronis now has more than 2,000 employees and offices in 34 locations worldwide. Its solutions are trusted by more than 5.5 million home users and 500,000 companies, and top-tier professional sports teams. Acronis products are available through over 50,000 partners and service providers in over 150 countries and 26 languages. Acronis is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, marital status, national origin, physical or mental disability, medical condition, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. #L1-WC1