Sysmex Spain is a subsidiary of Sysmex Europe, a healthcare technology company specialising in in vitro diagnostics. Founded in ****, our subsidiary is a benchmark within the group in the field of Life Science, which was its core business line at the time of its foundation. We currently have more than 170 employees and have expanded our activity into new areas of diagnostics, notably haematology.

Globally, Sysmex has more than 50 years of history and operates in more than 190 countries and regions, helping healthcare professionals around the world by providing them with a wide range of medical diagnostic products and solutions. We are currently one of the world's leading medical diagnostic companies and a leader in haematology diagnostics and services.

We are looking for an

Events and communications Trainee to join our rapidly growing in vitro diagnostics company, a leader in the industry for the past 15 years. This is a unique opportunity to gain experience and learn at Sysmex, as you develop professionally within our Business Servce Iberia unit. The selected candidate will be based in our Barcelona office and will provide support to our Marketing & Communication department in the Iberia region.

Job Title

Event and Marketing Trainee

Location

Barcelona (Hybrid – 3 days in the office, 2 days remote)

Department

Marketing & Communications

Contract Type

Full-time internship

Key Responsabilities

Event Planning and Coordination

Assist in the planning and coordination of up to 57 events per year

, including congresses, internal and external meetings, and corporate events.

Support logistical arrangements such as venue selection, catering, materials, and scheduling.

Ensure smooth execution by managing suppliers,



travel agencies, and internal stakeholders.

Prepare and organize event materials (flyers, banners, brochures) with support from the SEU design team.

Coordinate the set-up of event stands and ensure all necessary materials are available on-site.

Marketing and Communications Support

Assist in creating marketing materials such as brochures, invitations, giveaways, and presentations.

Update event and congress presentations using

PowerPoint

(venues, general follow-up, KPIs, feedback reports).

Manage the calendar of third-party congresses and update budget reports using

Excel

.

Create and update offline and online content (flyers, newsletters, webpages).

Support the implementation of the corporate and internal communications strategy.

Analysis and Reporting

Collect and analyze post-event feedback to improve future event performance.

Prepare detailed event reports with key insights and recommendations.

What we offer

Full-time internship with flexible working hours (hybrid model: 3 days in the office, 2 days remote).

Hands-on experience in a multinational environment with exposure to diverse stakeholders.

Opportunity to work on a wide variety of events with different themes and formats.

Professional development in event management, communications, and marketing.





Support and guidance from experienced professionals.

Requirments

What you need to be successful:

Education

Currently pursuing a

Degree/Master's in Corporate Communications

,

Public Relations

,

Advertising

,

Marketing

, or a related field.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong organizational and planning skills.

Creative mindset and attention to detail.

Ability to work under pressure, multitask, and meet tight deadlines.

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to handle unexpected situations.

Proactive, team player with a flexible attitude.

Technical Requirements

Good command of

Microsoft Office

(Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).

Basic knowledge of

Adobe tools

(Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, and Premiere).

Strong analytical skills for reporting and KPI analysis.

Languages

Fluent in Spanish

(spoken and written).

Intermediate level of English

(especially for written communication).

Driving Business Value and Execution

Leading and Developing People

Applying Technical Mastery

Building Communication and Collaboration

Navigating Diverse and International Environments

Showing Engagement and Motivation

Overall Impression

At Sysmex we are focused on cultivating a diverse and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, creativity, and innovation. Sysmex is an equal opportunity employer, we are actively looking for qualified candidates regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, disability, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or age. We celebrate how different perspectives benefit our employees, our products, and our community.

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