Why Cogoport:
Cogoport is a multinational company headquartered in Singapore and has offices in India, Thailand, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Cogoport is an Indian unicorn, privately owned and backed by the world's most respected and renowned venture capitalists: Accel Partners and Tiger Global. Cogoport is currently in hypergrowth mode and has been named an Asia-Pacific High-Growth Company by the Financial Times and an Indian Growth Champion by the Economic Times. Cogoport has more than 1000 employees across 10 offices in India.
For all companies participating in international trade, including SMEs, MNCs, and trade solution providers, Cogoport is forging a new category called global trade platform that integrates solutions across a company’s trade journey, including but not limited to advisory, forwarding, and financing, to offer a seamless trading experience, allowing companies to fully participate in global trade and focus on what they do best. At Cogoport, we believe in simplifying the complex to increase efficiency and maximize trade opportunities. We are solving the Trade Knowledge and Execution Gap, which is currently widening and preventing trade to the tune of $3.4 trillion annually
Cogoport Leadership:
https://www.cogoport.com/en-IN/company/leadership
Culture at Cogoport
At Cogoport, we are proud to champion the power of diversity and inclusion in the realm of leadership. Cogoport has performance-driven culture, diversity and inclusion are a byproduct, which we are truly proud of. We believe that true progress and great performance stem from a diverse and inclusive environment where each person feels free to voice their opinion and be at ease with who they are.
With a firm commitment to equality, we foster a culture that embraces diversity in all its forms. We recognize that diverse perspectives and experiences drive innovation and foster better decision-making. By empowering women to take charge, we are building a workplace where everyone thrives and succeeds. Together, let's build a future where diversity is the norm, and inclusive leadership is the key to unlocking limitless possibilities
Role Overview
We’re looking for a highly motivated and engaged Event Manager as a part of our enterprise sales team to drive customer acquisition and retention to drive customer engagement and loyalty across focused Industries.
Responsibilities
Acquisition: This involves organizing events for building knowledge of customers on Cogoport’s unique way of doing business and on Cogoport’s capabilities. The target audiences are CXOs and supply chain heads of companies across targeted industries. Preparing a list of events across targeted industries that can enables sales team to reach out to decision makers in the international supply chain domain.
Retention: Conduct Cogoport organized events with customers and employees on dissemination of industry specific knowledge on supply chain advancements, entrepreneurship, and technology.
Employee Engagement: Organize internal events such as employee trainings and employee reviews on quarterly, monthly, and weekly basis to increase employee engagement and accountability.
Skills and Qualifications
Educational Background: MBA in marketing (Diploma in Logistics or any related discipline would be an advantage)
Work Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience and proven track record in event management and business development.
Knowledge and certifications: Prior understanding of enterprise sales cycle and employee engagement.
Skill-set: Excellent time management skills, event management skills, strong communications and interpersonal skills, Process-orientation and business acumen
Core Values of Cogoport
Intrapreneurship: At Cogoport, you own and drive projects forward. You have the world at your feet, and complete flexibility and freedom to take up new initiatives that would benefit the customer.
Customer Centricity: Our customers are at the heart of all that we do. Without happy customers, our company is doomed. Understanding their perspective collectively is key to our success.
Cogoport is an equal opportunity employer. We are a welcoming place for everyone, and we do our best to make sure all people feel supported and respected at work.