Event Planner III - UK

Rackspace Technology is a global leading end-to-end hybrid, multicloud, and AI solutions company. We design, build, and operate our customers’ cloud environments across all major technology platforms, irrespective of technology stack or deployment model. Innovation is at our core and we have a track record of notable industry ‘firsts’. We were among the first to put customers into data centers, to manage hosting, and to host private cloud on virtual machines. We partnered with NASA to launch OpenStack public cloud. We continue to innovate and evolve and were one of the first companies to take customers on a multi-cloud journey enabled by our deep partnerships with the leading global hyperscalers. We are also at the forefront of AI with our launch of Foundry for AI by Rackspace (FAIR™) which helps organizations accelerate the adoption of responsible AI through three services offerings: Ideate, Incubate and Industrialize. Our Rackers are some of the brightest minds in the industry and known for putting the customer first. We value collaboration, innovation and excellence, and are looking for talented people to join our team.

Job Description

• Responsible for large size tradeshows from kiosk booth space up to 30X30+ booth space.
• Research trade shows, conferences and industry events to ensure we are attending the most strategic events to enhance Rackspace ROI.
• Manages event logistics including but not limited to: researching venues, booking events dates, booking room blocks, meeting space, client dinners, registering Rackers and guests, manages guest lists, etc.
• Researches promotional opportunities, vendors and marketing materials to develop ideas and implement promotions.
• Responsible for adhering to company security policies and procedure as directed.
• Acts as a consultant to departments in planning and executing smaller events and meetings, dinners, happy hours, sales events.
• Guides on general seminar schedules and locales to managers and field sales to assist with
• finalizing a general plan to ensure complete marketplace coverage.
• Responsible for developing, training, on-boarding and mentoring new hires.
• Manages and oversees all logistics and execution for company’s involvement with event including
• designing booths and materials, working with show management, labor unions, city permits,
• exhibit management company, A/V arrangements, etc.
• Operates under general supervision with latitude for independent decision making.
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