Event Coordinator (Automotive & Data)

Parkopedia; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mobility platform in London is seeking an Event Coordinator to manage B2B events. The role involves planning international trade shows, coordinating logistics, and collaborating with marketing and sales teams. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities to travel internationally and work in a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience in event planning, ideally within B2B automotive or technology sectors.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 10%).

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute a range of events, including activations at trade shows.
• Coordinate logistics such as venue selection, booth design, and catering.
• Manage vendors and suppliers, ensuring contracts and budgets are met.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management

Tools

Salesforce

HubSpot

Cvent

Job description

Overview

We’ve signed up to an ambitious journey. Join us!

As Arrive, we guide customers and communities towards brighter futures and more livable cities. Within Automotive & Data at Arrive, we’re driving the future of automotive mobility technology via Parkopedia. Parkopedia helps drivers find and pay for parking, EV charging, fuel and tolls across 90 countries to accelerate industry transformation and the future of in-car technology.

The Role

We are looking for a dynamic and highly organised Event Coordinator to join our Global Marketing team within Automotive & Data, reporting to the Global Marketing Director. This role is crucial for managing our global event calendar and creating impactful B2B events—from global trade shows and industry conferences to bespoke hosted customer events and demos—that strengthen our brand and foster business growth.

• Plan and execute a range of events, including activations at international trade shows, partner summits, customer workshops, and product demo experiences.
• Coordinate logistics such as venue selection, merchandise, booth design, catering, AV, transportation, and accommodation.
• Manage vendors and suppliers, ensuring contracts, budgets, and timelines are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Marketing, Sales, Product) to ensure event messaging and materials align with business goals.
• Oversee event marketing activities, including invitations, promotional campaigns, social media, and on-site branding.
• Track performance and ROI by preparing post-event reports, analysing attendee engagement, and identifying improvements.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to ensure our presence remains innovative and competitive.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field.
• 3+ years’ experience in event planning, ideally within B2B automotive or technology sectors.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• High attention to detail and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel internationally (up to 10%).
• Familiarity with CRM and event marketing automation tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot, Cvent) is a plus.

About us

Arrive, including brands like EasyPark, Flowbird, RingGo, ParkMobile, YourParkingSpace and Parkopedia, is a leading global mobility platform. Present in over 90 countries and 20,000 cities, the company helps people and decision-makers make smarter decisions about urban mobility and ease the experience of travel worldwide. Arrive delivers a unique combination of the core ingredients to make cities more livable: from smart payments and optimized car parks to data-driven traffic reduction and support for reinvestment in public transport and green space. It’s about more than function, it’s about saving time and simplifying the experience of travel for everyone. Travel is more than a journey, it’s how you Arrive.