Event Marketing Manager at Adyen

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
FinTech, Payments, Financial TechnologyIndustries

Requirements

  • 4+ years of proven experience in organizing both large events, conferences and more bespoke event formats. B2B event experience is a plus
  • Experienced project manager who enjoys working in a fast paced and international environment
  • Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to collaborate with commercial teams such as Sales and Marketing teams on local and global level
  • Commercially-savvy and understands how to deliver impact and ROI
  • Ability to work with a high degree of autonomy and think strategically and creatively
  • Experience with marketing automation (Marketo) and CRM (Salesforce) and event tooling (Cvent, Jifflenow) is a plus
  • Full professional proficiency (written and verbal) in English, Dutch or French are a plus
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally 20%
  • Based in Amsterdam office (office-first company, no remote-only roles)

Responsibilities

  • Work cross-departmentally with commercial functions to design and implement a comprehensive event calendar for the Benelux region that aligns with global Marketing priorities
  • Manage the execution of events end-to-end, including content and program development, experience and design, vendor management, communications and promotion, as well as tracking campaign execution across platforms like Marketo and Salesforce
  • Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of events through detailed analysis of key business metrics such as revenue impact, cost efficiency, and attendee satisfaction, applying insights to optimize future initiatives
  • Formulate and manage a budget across your event portfolio

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Event ManagementEvent StrategyVendor ManagementMarketoSalesforceMarketing AnalyticsContent DevelopmentProgram ManagementCross-functional CollaborationPerformance Analysis

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

Is this role remote or office-based?

This is an office-first role based in the Amsterdam office, with no remote-only options available as the company values in-person collaboration.

What experience is required for this Event Marketing Manager position?

Candidates need 4+ years of proven experience organizing large events, conferences, and bespoke formats, with B2B event experience as a plus.

What skills are essential for success in this role?

Key skills include strong project management in fast-paced international environments, stakeholder management, commercial savvy for ROI delivery, and experience with tools like Marketo, Salesforce, Cvent, and Jifflenow as a plus.

What is the company culture like at Adyen?

Adyen fosters an ambitious, team-oriented environment where motivated individuals tackle technical challenges together, with a focus on career ownership, in-person collaboration, and delivering innovative, ethical solutions.

What makes a strong candidate for this role?

A strong candidate is highly organized, innovative, with strong communication and stakeholder management skills, 4+ years in event management, commercial awareness for ROI, and proficiency in English (Dutch or French a plus), plus ability to travel 20%.

Adyen

Global payments platform for businesses

About Adyen

Adyen simplifies and accelerates transactions for businesses by providing a comprehensive payments platform. This platform allows businesses to accept payments online, in-store, and on mobile devices. Adyen operates directly by processing payments without relying on third-party banks, which enables a seamless payment experience. The company serves a wide range of clients, from small startups to large enterprises, and generates revenue by charging transaction fees for each payment processed. Additionally, Adyen offers risk management tools to help businesses reduce fraud and chargebacks, as well as point-of-sale systems for in-store payments. Adyen's goal is to continuously innovate and expand its services to meet the diverse needs of its clients in the global payments industry.

Amsterdam, NetherlandsHeadquarters
2006Year Founded
$313.8MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Fintech, Financial ServicesIndustries
1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Global exchange program
Adyen+
Delicious healthy lunches
Phantom share package
Yearly trip to Amsterdam
Normal course of life

Risks

Increased competition from Spendesk in the European market threatens Adyen's market share.
BNPL expansion may lead to regulatory scrutiny in consumer protection-focused regions.
Collaboration with Doctolib exposes Adyen to healthcare data privacy and security risks.

Differentiation

Adyen offers a unified platform for online, in-store, and mobile payments.
The company holds acquiring licenses, allowing direct payment processing without third-party banks.
Adyen's AI-powered Uplift suite optimizes payment conversion and fraud management.

Upsides

Partnership with Intuit expands reach among UK small and mid-market businesses.
Collaboration with Affirm taps into a $185 billion BNPL market opportunity.
Adyen's healthcare partnerships open new revenue streams in the European market.

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