Events Coordinator

Alliance Automotive Group; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland is seeking an proactive, highly organised Events Coordinator to support logistics, coordination and execution of automotive events. You will work across multiple teams, ensuring accurate information gathering and on-the-day execution.

The role requires initiative, the ability to drive tasks from planning to completion and willingness to travel for events outside standard hours.

Qualifications

• Experience in events, automotive, marketing, or customer engagement roles.

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, logistics, and execution of hosted and external automotive events.
• Attend exhibitions, trade shows, and networking events as a company representative.
• Coordinate event setup, stand preparation, branding, and materials.
• Manage event schedules, deadlines, and planning checklists.
• Engage with customers, suppliers, partners and industry contacts in a professional manner.

Skills

Communication skills

Highly organised

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Tools

CRM systems

Event platforms

Job description

Alliance Automotive Group UK & Ireland is a leading distributor of passenger and commercial vehicle parts to motor factors, garages, franchise networks and public services throughout the UK and Ireland. Our strategically designed network, supported by acquisitions, positions us as a market leader in providing automotive parts distribution services to the aftermarket.Supported by a top-tier logistics network comprising over 300 local stores, 20 Regional Distribution Centres, our state-of-the-art 1 million square foot National Distribution Centre, and a workforce of over 6,000 colleagues, our business model prioritises maintaining an extensive and readily available product range to uphold the quality of our service offerings.Job Title: Events CoordinatorJob SummaryWe are seeking a proactive, highly organised and self-motivated Events Coordinator to support the logistics, coordination, and execution of a diverse range of automotive events.The role involves both exhibiting at external automotive events and supporting the planning and delivery of events hosted by Alliance Automotive Group. You will work across multiple systems, teams, and stakeholders, ensuring seamless communication, accurate information gathering, and strong on-the-day execution.This is a hands-on role suited to someone who takes initiative, identifies what needs doing without constant instruction, and confidently drives tasks forward from start to finish.Key ResponsibilitiesEvent Delivery & CoordinationSupport the planning, logistics, and execution of both hosted and external automotive eventsAttend (as required) exhibitions, trade shows, and networking events as a company representativeCoordinate event setup, stand preparation, branding, and materialsManage event schedules, deadlines, and planning checklistsEngagement & RepresentationAct as a confident and professional representative of the business at events (as required)Engage with customers, suppliers, partners, and industry contacts in a professional mannerGather leads, feedback, and key event intelligenceSupport relationship building with new and existing contactsCommunication & AdministrationLiaise with internal teams, external suppliers, and event agentsMaintain clear communication across multiple stakeholdersCollate and organise event data, attendee information, and feedbackUse multiple systems and platforms to track event activity and outcomesInitiative & OwnershipProactively identify upcoming events and opportunitiesTake ownership of assigned events from planning through to completionProblem-solve on-site issues independently and efficientlyContinuously look for ways to improve event delivery and engagementEssentialExperience in events, automotive, marketing, or customer engagement rolesStrong communication skills, confident speaking and written communications to a wide range of peopleHighly organised with excellent attention to detailSelf-starter with the ability to work independentlyComfortable managing multiple tasks and events simultaneouslyPositive, proactive, “get things done” attitudeWillingness to travel and attend events outside standard working hours when requiredDesirableFamiliarity with CRM systems, event platforms, or data tracking toolsExperience working in fast-paced, dynamic environmentsRoom to grow within a developing events and marketing functionNot the right fit? Create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!Alliance Automotive Group is an equal opportunities employer.