Event Marketing Specialist

Within Yanmar Marine, the Global Marketing team plays a key role in enhancing brand visibility, driving engagement, and supporting business growth through strategic events and marketing initiatives. The Event Marketing Specialist ensures professional planning and execution of global and regional events, strengthening brand positioning and delivering measurable impact.

What are you going to do?

As our Event Marketing Specialist you are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing global and regional event initiatives that support Yanmar Marine’s business objectives and brand strategy. You collaborate with cross-functional teams, internal stakeholders, and external suppliers to deliver professional, consistent, and impactful events.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Plan and coordinate promotional events, product launches, trade shows, and conferences
• Implement comprehensive event strategies aligned with business objectives
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment across marketing and communication initiatives
• Track and manage the global event marketing budget, delivering events on time and within budget
• Contribute to internal and external PR communications and manage media events
• Ensure all design work and marketing materials adhere to brand guidelines
• Review and approve brand-related materials to maintain consistency and quality
• Develop and maintain networks with internal stakeholders, Marine Business Unit teams, and Yanmar subsidiaries
• Build and maintain relationships with external suppliers and service providers
• Monitor and report key metrics to evaluate event effectiveness and business impact

Who are we looking for?

The ideal Event Specialist is creative, organized, and results-driven. You have a strong understanding of event management and marketing, enjoy working in a collaborative environment, and are capable of executing high-quality initiatives that enhance brand presence and drive business growth.

You bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent experience
• 5–7 years of experience in marketing with a focus on event management
• Proficiency in marketing tools and platforms such as Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, video editing tools, or Microsoft Dynamics
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and support decision-making
• Excellent project management skills and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Proven track record of successfully managing events and marketing campaigns with measurable results

Work location:

This position is based in Almere, the Netherlands.

What do we offer?

You will join an international marketing team where your expertise directly contributes to brand visibility, customer engagement, and business growth. You will work in a professional and collaborative environment with opportunities to lead impactful projects, develop your skills, and make a tangible difference in the success of Yanmar Marine.

Employee Benefits:

• A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience
• Flexible working hours and the possibility to work from home where suitable
• A standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Opportunities for training and professional development
• Gym subscription and bike plan
• Employee benefits plan with discounts on various products and services
• Participation in company outings, sports activities and events
• Commuting allowance
• 27 vacation days with the ability to build up time for time
• 8% holiday allowance and a year end bonus based on company results