Communications & Event Manager

Discover the new Ritchie Bros.
When you join Ritchie Bros., you will be part of a diverse, global team that is focused on delivering great customer experiences. Our culture is centered around people and guided by our core values of Integrity, Unity and Vision. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit and are passionate about making a difference, we invite you to join our growing team.

To complement our marketing team, we are looking for a Communications & Event Manager to join our team in Breda (NL).

We have an opportunity for a detail-oriented, highly communicative Communications & Event Manager to join our Corporate Communications & Events team and oversee a variety of projects. Your specific focus will be on managing the execution of tradeshows across the international markets, identifying content and maintaining the European blog, supporting in ad hoc communication projects, supporting international social channels, communicating progress toward key milestones and reporting out on the success of the projects. You’ll work closely with the Director and key internal stakeholders to turn marketing plans into reality.

Day-to-day tasks include:

• Coordinate logistics for trade shows and networking events, including booth setup, sponsorship, staffing.
• Manage relationships and act as liaison between company and tradeshow managers, vendors.
• Partner with marketing managers to identify and implement sales and marketing strategies, tactics, and programs in support tradeshow presence.
• Maintain and update trade show budget.
• Assist with marketing events, including social media, blog content and media relations.
• Creating and maintaining blog content calendar, communicating key dates to internal stakeholders.
• Daily engagement with and response to followers and communities across social channels.
• Partner with social media mangers, marketing managers and marketing director to manage the execution of all initiatives within the annual social marketing plan for international social channels.
• Pitching in and handling minor, ad hoc requests for marketing support as needed.
• Keeps up to date on industry trends and competitor marketing.
• Represent the RB Global brand appropriately, as well as any other partnerships.

Here is what you bring

• 5 years’ experience in project management or marketing.
• Strong storytelling skills, especially as it relates to presenting information and research in a concise and helpful manner.
• Working knowledge of digital marketing channels and tactics as it relates to social media marketing.
• Ability to work well in a collaborative, team environment.
• Ability to self-manage, multi-task and manage a large volume of work.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with Wrike project management system and Hootsuite social media aggregators (Preferred).
• Office and /or remote work environment.

What We Offer

We are a dynamic, international, and multi-cultural company with an ambitious growth strategy. Our success is built on the drive and dedication of our people. As we grow globally, there will be many opportunities to advance your career – a promise we've upheld throughout our 60+ years in business. And, we will take care of you along the way. Here is how:

• Pension Plan with company match
• Appealing Employee share purchase plan
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Gym sponsorship

Who are we?

Ritchie Bros. has grown from a small-town auctioneer to a global asset management and disposition company. We help our customers buy and sell a wide range of used and unused equipment for construction, mining, transportation, agriculture, oil & gas, lifting & material handling, forestry & other industries..

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth. Apply today to embark on an exciting career journey with us!