Event & Project Manager

Esri is the global market leader in Geographic Information System (GIS) software, location intelligence, and cartography. Esri BeLux is the official distributor of GIS software in Belgium and the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, inspiring customers and students for years with location intelligence that provides real-time insights and transforms decision-making.

We are looking for a passionate Event & Community Manager to build and activate vibrant GIS communities across vertical markets and decision levels. You will design and deliver impactful online and offline marketing events that inspire, engage, and strengthen our ecosystem.

The Event & Community Manager plays a key role in building and activating strong GIS communities across vertical markets and decision levels, from practitioners to C-level executives. This role strengthens long-term relationships, increases brand visibility, and supports Esri BeLux’s ambition to be a trusted advisor in data-driven decision-making.

Community Management

• Develop and grow sustainable communities per vertical market, and decision level.
• Work closely with the Sales team to understand market dynamics, clients need, and community maturity.
• Support teams in identifying where communities live and how to engage them effectively, both online and offline.
• Define and support relevant community formats such as events, workshops, user groups, or advisory boards.
• Encourage peer-to-peer exchange and long-term engagement beyond individual events.
• Contribute to client loyalty and long-term relationships.

Event Management

• Manage the yearly overview of marketing and community events.
• Act as Single Point of Contact for event organization, from preparation to on-site coordination.
• Coordinate logistics, venues, suppliers, branding, and overall event experience.
• Prepare and execute event-related communications aligned with Esri BeLux’s positioning.
• Develop event materials and support Sales teams with scalable event concepts (e.g. Event/Webinar/Booth in a Box).

Project & Budget Management

• Plan, coordinate, and follow up on marketing and event projects from start to finish.
• Align internal teams and external partners, ensuring clear roles and smooth execution.
• Monitor timelines, priorities, and risks.
• Manage the event budget in collaboration with the Head of Marketing and ensure cost-effective use of resources.
• Evaluate results and identify opportunities for improvement and scalability.

• Experience in event management, community management or field marketing.
• Project Manager experience.
• Bilingual FR/NL-NL/FR + strong English.
• Ability to manage multiple events in parallel.
• Strong communication skills.
• Familiar with CRM and digital tools (forms, landing pages, tracking). 

Personality

• Social, engaging, energetic, customer centric.

• Structured organiser with strong coordination skills.

• A bold do-er who takes ownership.

Make an impact every day!
Join a collaborative team where your ideas are heard and your creativity drives results.
Learn, grow, and innovate on high-impact projects.
Thrive in a culture that values autonomy, boldness, and real achievements.

A pleasant working atmosphere within an ambitious company, striving for sustainable growth. 

An attractive compensation package with extra-legal benefits such as company car, smartphone and laptop. meal vouchers, hospitalisation and group insurance and the possibility of working from home a few days per week. 

Does this position sound like a perfect fit for you? Don’t hesitate to send your application to jobs@esribelux.com