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Events and Communications Trainee

Hybrid in Barcelona·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 28 Oct)

Sysmex

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Work mode
Hybrid, Barcelona
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Education
University degree
Benefits
Gym access

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Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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.
  • 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.

Education & certifications

  • Currently pursuing a Degree/Master's in Corporate Communications, Public Relations, Advertising, Marketing, or a related field.

Languages

  • Fluent in Spanish (spoken and written).
  • Intermediate level of English (especially for written communication).

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Subsidized gym membership
  • 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.

The role

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

What you'll do

  • 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, global 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.
  • Collect and analyze post-event feedback to improve future event performance.
  • Prepare detailed event reports with key insights and recommendations.

How you'll work

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

Key Facts

Available Location(s): Spain, Barcelona

Workplace Model: Hybrid | Employment Type: Full-Time | Weekly Hours: 39.1

Competencies

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

Hiring process

Did we spark your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your application.

About Sysmex

Sysmex is a global leader in in vitro diagnostics, specializing in hematology, urinalysis, and hemostasis testing systems. The company develops, manufactures, and distributes diagnostic instruments, reagents, and software used in laboratories worldwide, with a strong focus on improving healthcare outcomes through advanced testing technologies. Sysmex operates in over 190 countries and employs approximately 12,000 people globally, with regional headquarters in Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific.

Industry
In Vitro Diagnostics and Medical Equipment
Founded
1968
Employees
10,000–15,000
Headquarters
Kobe, Japan
In Spain
Barcelona, Madrid

Good to know if you are moving

  • Sysmex has a subsidiary in Spain (Sysmex España S.L.) with offices in Barcelona and Madrid, offering local employment opportunities.
  • The company is a global leader in in vitro diagnostics, providing stable and innovative work in the healthcare technology sector.
  • Spanish operations are part of Sysmex Europe SE, which may offer cross-border career mobility within Europe.
  • The company values diversity and inclusion, with a global workforce of around 12,000 employees from various cultural backgrounds.

In their own words

About the company & team

Sysmex Spain is a subsidiary of Sysmex Europe, a healthcare technology company specialising in in vitro diagnostics. Founded in 2010, 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.

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