PuntoUP Professional Recruitment is seeking a proactive and highly organized Event & Program Manager for its client, an organization running entrepreneurial education programs and a series of professional talks designed to connect and inspire business leaders.

Location: On-site, Bucharest, Romania

Main Purpose of the Job: Coordinate and develop an entrepreneurial education program with recurring workshops and networking sessions, while also managing a series of professional talks (approx. 12 per year). The role combines program management with event coordination, ensuring seamless delivery and strong engagement across both initiatives.

Job Profile:

• Manage the full lifecycle of an entrepreneurial education program (spring and autumn editions, plus evening workshops), including participant communication, trainer/speaker coordination, partner relations, and on-site logistics.
• Coordinate and host a series of professional talks (approx. 12/year), from speaker liaison to participant engagement and event management.
• Manage marketing campaigns together with the digital agency (ads, social media presence, content creation, posting).
• Handle sales campaigns (convert incoming leads via phone into paying participants).
• Develop and manage sponsorship campaigns (designing and selling sponsorship packages).
• Prepare and align content with trainers and speakers, providing support before and during events.
• Act as host and moderator for trainers, speakers, and participants during workshops and talks.
• Collect feedback, prepare reports, and contribute to the continuous improvement of program content, style, and format.
• Ensure that all events align with the organization’s mission and values, delivering a premium participant experience.
• Gather insights on participant development needs and connect them with business leaders from the wider community to accelerate their company growth.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 1–2 years of experience in program management, event management, or similar roles.
• Strong promotional, sales, and organizational skills, able to manage multiple communication streams simultaneously.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities, confident in interacting with entrepreneurs and top business leaders.
• Comfortable with public speaking and acting as event host.
• Experience with social media management (LinkedIn, Facebook); content creation skills are an advantage.
• Fluency in English and Romanian.
• Proficiency in MS Office; event management or design software experience is a plus.
• Enthusiastic, solution-oriented, and adaptable in dynamic environments.

Benefits:

• Attractive salary package.
• Private medical insurance.
• Flexible working environment.
• Bookster subscription.
• The opportunity to collaborate with experienced professionals and inspiring speakers.
• Direct involvement in impactful entrepreneurial projects.
• Exposure to a strong and influential professional community

All candidates who meet the above qualifications are warmly encouraged to submit their applications online. We will reach out exclusively to those who are best suited for the role within a maximum of two weeks.

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