Events and Sales Coordinator - Livestock Trade Association

De Lacy Executive Limited; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK Livestock Trade Association is seeking an Events & Sales Coordinator to facilitate leading agricultural events, driving sponsorship and member engagement. Ideal candidates will join a dynamic team, have strong organizational skills, and at least 2 years of relevant experience. The position offers a competitive salary, flexible working options, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Additional benefits package

Opportunities for training and professional development

Flexible/agile working options

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in events, sales, or membership coordination.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience planning or supporting events of varying scale.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning and delivery of high-profile industry events.
• Manage event logistics, including venue bookings and catering.
• Help build sponsorship packages and secure commercial partnerships.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Education

Degree or qualification in Events, Marketing, or Business

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Job description

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29.06.2025

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13.08.2025

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Job Description:

Be Part of Our Transformative Journey in Dairy Agriculture!

A UK Livestock Trade Association is looking for an energetic and organised Events & Sales Coordinator to bring together standout events and drive sponsorship, exhibitor, and membership engagement.

This role is a great opportunity to join a dynamic team during a period of organisational growth and to play a hands-on part in delivering national-level agricultural events.

You will build strong commercial and stakeholder relationships across the sector, from big Corporates and government bodies, right down to grassroot events.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the planning and smooth delivery of high-profile industry events, including conferences, awards, farm walks, and training programmes.

Manage event logistics, including venue bookings, catering, travel, equipment hire, and delegate registration.

Act as a key contact for sponsors, speakers, exhibitors, and attendeesensuring every interaction is professional, informed, and proactive.

Coordinate award entries and judging processes, ensuring deadlines and presentation requirements are met.

Help build sponsorship packages and secure commercial partnerships.

Support membership growth through recruitment, retention, and engagement activities.

Maintain accurate records and member data using CRM tools.

Assist with marketing content, collateral production, and digital event promotion.

Attend relevant events and meetings to represent the organisation professionally.

Help manage event budgets, supplier invoices, and internal reporting.

Conduct venue and supplier research and prepare pre-event briefing packs.

Experience & Skills:

Youll need at least two years of experience in events, sales, or membership coordination, ideally within a charity, membership body, or agricultural setting. Youll be highly organised, with great people skills and a confident, proactive approach.

Demonstrable experience planning or supporting events of varying scale.

A track record of working with sponsors, suppliers, or clients in a sales or relationship management role.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent time management and a detail-oriented mindset.

Comfortable using Microsoft Office and event registration/CRM platforms.

A can-do, team-focused attitude and ability to handle busy event timelines.

Degree or qualification in Events, Marketing, or Business (desirable).

Agricultural background or dairy sector knowledge (not essential but desirable).

Remuneration:

Salary circa £30,+ depending on experience

Additional benefits package

Opportunities for training and professional development

Flexible/agile working options

Full-time, permanent role

Based in Stratford-upon-Avon with UK travel as required

Closing Date: 16th June

Whether you come from a genetics background or bring broader experience in livestock or on-farm sales, if you're driven, commercially sharp, and committed to supporting the future of dairy farming, we want to hear from you.

De Lacy Executive Recruitment will upload your CV to our database and retain some data about you in order to process your application.

Please be assured that all contact is treated in complete confidence and your details will not be passed to a third party without your prior permission.

Please note that this advertisement is not a job description and you should satisfy yourself about the full details at interview.

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