Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. At Kampaay, we’re redefining how corporate events are planned and executed. Our innovative platform empowers businesses to independently manage everyday events—like team lunches and team building activities—through a smart, user-friendly catalog of services. For more complex and large-scale events, our team of experts steps in to guide customers from planning to execution. The result? Seamless, fast, and centralized event management that scales with your business. We're a fast-growing startup operating in Italy and Sweden, backed by top-tier investors and featured in Forbes as one of Europe’s most promising event tech companies. Discover more about us The Role As Freelance Event Specialist, you will be part of our Event Excellence team, responsible for driving growth in the company by organizing and managing events. You will also work closely with our Sales & Engineering team. This is a hybrid role: the reference office is in Milan and we would love to see your face around our office corridor when possible Support the Event Excellence Team during the management of all events in our pipeline Plan the events from start to finish according to concept, requirements, needs, target audience and objectives Develop a budget and ensuring it is adhered to the customer requests Maintain good contact with our suppliers and customers Building a long-term relationship with key contacts of our main customers, by being accountable & informed about all events, leading complex/strategic events delivery and spotting new business opportunities Manage customers booking requests as travel, hotel, transport etc, being the point of reference for both customers and suppliers or agencies Being present during some events and coordinate our suppliers Ensure the smooth running of the event and resolve any problems that may arise Check and register supplier invoices What We’re Looking For at least 3/5 years of experience in the event management already working as freelance previous experience handling organizational secretarial tasks is preferable good communication and negotiation skills and good project management skills fluent both in English and Italian (at least B2) good knowledge of Excel & Power Point What you get A team-first culture that values transparency, collaboration, and ownership A casual and relaxed office environment to let you feel comfortable An inclusive environment with a real focus on parity (almost 50% of our team members are women); Regular team events, offsites, and aperitivos At Kampaay, we believe in creating space for people to thrive. Whether you want to drive impactful projects or help scale a fast-growing company - this is the place for you. If you're ready to challenge the status quo and make a difference in the world of corporate events, we’d love to meet you. Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type Employment type Full-time Job function Job function Sales, Consulting, and Customer Service Industries Software Development Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Kampaay by 2x Get notified about new Event Specialist jobs in Greater Milan Metropolitan Area. Event & Project Management Specialist - Maternity Cover Groups & Events Coordinator - Excelsior Hotel Gallia Event Coordinator - Milan Marriott Hotel - Next Chapter positions Groups & Events Coordinator - Excelsior Hotel Gallia 6 months internship Group, Conference and Events Global Event Operations Manager | MILANO Event & Congress agent (M/F) - internship Freelance Event Specialist - Milan, Italy Global Event Operations Manager | MILANO EVENT SERVICES PLANNING SPECIALIST (Fixed-Term Contract) Global Production Director (Live Events) Venue Manager, OVH Event Production - Livigno, MICO26 - Olympic & Paralympic Games External Event specialist - Temporary contract (12 months) Candidatura spontaneaCANDIDATURA SPONTANEA We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. J-18808-Ljbffr