As Program & Event Manager at Solarplaza, you will take full ownership of the content, execution, and quality of our international B2B conferences in solar and energy storage. You will lead the end-to-end organization of events, from concept development to on-site delivery, while managing budgets, stakeholders, and project teams. This high-ownership role combines project management, program development, and stakeholder engagement, working directly with advisory boards, industry leaders, venues, and partners.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end organization of international B2B conferences in solar energy and energy storage.
Translate market trends in renewable energy and develop conference concepts and agendas.
Identify and engage relevant speakers, industry experts, and advisory board members.
Build and manage event business cases, budgets, revenue targets, and performance goals.
Source and negotiate with event suppliers (venues, AV partners, …).
Manage multiple international conferences simultaneously
Coordinate internal project teams including Marketing, Operations, and Content.
Manage external stakeholders such as venues, speakers, sponsors, and partners.
Ensure high-quality execution from planning through to on-site delivery of events supported by our Monday.com project management tool.
Being able to host some of our conferences and feel confident with your stage presence.

Requirements

Have a minimum of 3+ years of experience in the event industry or the renewable industry
Have delivered complex, multi-stakeholder projects or events end-to-end
Perform well in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments
Take ownership naturally and work well with limited structure
Are confident engaging senior external stakeholders (advisory boards, speakers, partners)
Are proactive in outreach and relationship building (calls, emails, follow-ups)
Manage competing priorities with structure and calm execution
Communicate clearly and professionally in English
Are based within commuting distance of Rotterdam

Nice to have

Experience in B2B conferences or international event environments
Exposure to renewable energy or adjacent industries
International or multicultural working experience
Additional languages

Benefits

28 days of paid leave per year (based on full-time employment).
A gross monthly salary of €3,200–€4,400, depending on relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
Initial 12-month contract with the intention to extend.
A solid pension scheme.
Up to 20 remote working days per year (after 6 months).
A €1,000 personal development budget (after 6 months).
Extensive opportunities to grow your international network and expertise in the solar industry.
An open, respectful, and multicultural work environment.
Access to a bike lease plan (Lease a Bike scheme) to support sustainable commuting.
Travel expense compensation through an NS-Business Card or mileage allowance for commuting distances between 10 km and 50 km (one way).