Lead Event Manager (Barcelona)

🚀 Who Are We?

Welcome to Welltech—where health meets innovation! 🌍 As a global leader in Health & Fitness industry, we’ve crossed over 200 million installs with five life-changing apps, all designed to boost well-being for millions. Our mission? To transform lives through intuitive nutrition trackers, powerful fitness solutions, and personalized wellness journeys—all powered by a diverse team of over 700 passionate professionals with presence across 5 hubs.

Why Welltech? Imagine joining a team where your impact on global health and wellness is felt daily. At Welltech, we strive to be proactive wellness partners for our users, while continually evolving ourselves.

Role overview

We're looking for a Lead Event Manager based in Barcelona who will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and execution of a wide range of events, ensuring their successful delivery from concept to completion. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams and external partners. The Lead Event Manager will also lead the event team to ensure alignment and achievement of event goals. Success in this role involves creating memorable and impactful events that align with Welltech objectives and increase engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Event Strategy & Planning

• Develop and execute the company's event strategy aligned with business strategy.

• Create an annual event calendar, including a wider scale of events from the people team (engagement, wellbeing, charity, etc.).

• Define event objectives, key deliverables, and success metrics.

• Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, expenses tracking and experience across all events.

2. Event Team Leadership & Coordination

• Manage and mentor the event team, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities.

• Oversee event team workflows, set priorities, and allocate resources effectively.

• Foster collaboration between departments to align event planning with business needs.

• Lead cross-functional coordination with marketing, HR, and leadership teams.

3. Event Execution & Logistics

• Oversee end-to-end event management, from concept to execution.

• Manage event logistics, including venue selection, catering, AV setup, and suppliers.

• Ensure seamless execution of offline, hybrid and virtual events, coordinating tech requirements.

• Handle budget planning, expenses control, and reporting for all events.

• Conduct risk assessments and ensure compliance with safety regulations.

4. ​​Cross-Team Collaboration & Stakeholder Engagement

• Work closely with internal departments (TA, Comms, Finance, IT, etc.) to align event goals.

• Maintain strong communication with C-Level to ensure strategic alignment.

• Lead cross-functional collaboration, ensuring smooth workflows between teams.

• Partner with external vendors, sponsors, and agencies, negotiating contracts and service agreements.

• Ensure high-quality service delivery from external suppliers.

5. Post-Event Analysis & Continuous Improvement

• Gather feedback from attendees, leadership, and teams to measure event success.

• Analyze event performance and identify areas for improvement and innovation.

• Document best practices and create event playbooks for future reference.

6. Innovation & Trends

• Stay up to date with industry trends and implement new technologies or formats.

• Explore opportunities for sustainability and improved attendee engagement.
  

Required Skills:

• 5+ years of experience in event management or communications.

• Proven ability to plan and execute large-scale events.

• Strong team leadership and people management skills.

• Excellent project management and multitasking abilities.

• Strong communication and stakeholder management.

• Confident in public speaking and presentations.

• Proficient in English.

• Proficiency in using office software and equipment.

• Skilled in internal collaboration tools - e.g. Asana, Slack, Confluence.

Candidate journey

⭕️ Recruiter call --> ⭕️ Meet the Manager --> ⭕️ Meet the stakeholders --> ⭕️ Final interview

✨ Why You’ll Love Being Part of Welltech:

• Grow Together: Join a culture that champions both personal and professional growth. Here, you’ll thrive as we learn, evolve, and succeed together.

• Lead by Example: No matter your role, your leadership matters. Every team member is empowered to inspire and make an impact.

• Results-Driven: We’re all about achieving meaningful outcomes. It’s not just about the effort, but the difference we make every day.

• We Are Well-Makers: Be part of a movement that’s creating a healthier, happier world. Together, we make well-being a reality!

Check out some of our products

Muscle Booster — https://musclebooster.fitness/ 

Yoga-Go — https://yoga-go.io/ 

Omo — https://omo-weight-loss.app/ 

FastEasy — https://fasteasy.life/ 

WalkFit - http://walkfit.pro