Marketing Events Coordinator

Adecco; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Marketing Events Coordinator for a temporary to permanent role based in Portsmouth. The successful candidate will coordinate global events and manage supplier relationships, ensuring events align with business goals. A strong background in B2B marketing with international exposure is essential. This role involves planning and delivering successful events while maintaining a good grasp of budgets and logistics.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and delivering B2B marketing events, ideally with international exposure.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end event process.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver successful events across international markets.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, venues, and logistics.
• Ensure smooth logistical execution from stand build to on-site support.

Skills

B2B marketing events planning

Supplier management

Event logistics

Microsoft Office proficiency

Relationship building

Job description

Overview

Marketing Events Coordinator (Temporary to Permanent)

Position: Marketing Events Coordinator
Contract: Temporary to Permanent role
Location: Portsmouth, UK (with global coordination)

Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on Marketing Events Coordinator to join our clients team on a temporary to permanent basis!

Based in Portsmouth, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth planning and execution of our clients global events programme - including trade shows, seminars, customer conferences and specialist industry events across APAC, the Middle East, and Latin America.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver successful events (trade shows, seminars, customer conferences) across international markets.
• Manage relationships with suppliers, stand builders, venues and freight/shipping providers.
• Organise the shipment of demo equipment and marketing merchandise to international events.
• Support the production and distribution of event-related materials, merchandise and collateral.
• Work closely with the Marketing Manager to ensure events align with brand, strategy and business goals.
• Monitor event budgets, time lines, and post-event reporting.
• Ensure smooth logistical execution - from stand build to on-site support.
• Provide occasional support to one of our group divisions (Elmdene) as required.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in planning and delivering B2B marketing events, ideally with international exposure.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end event process, from supplier management and logistics to on-site delivery.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise, multitask and meet tight deadlines.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with the confidence to work independently and take ownership of projects.
• Strong relationship-building skills to manage internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
• Experience working within a technical, industrial or manufacturing B2B environment (preferred).
• Good commercial awareness - able to keep budgets, value and ROI front of mind.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; familiarity with project management or event tools is a plus.

Personality & Fit

• Resourceful, with a "can-do" attitude and ability to solve problems under pressure.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift quickly.
• Detail-oriented, while keeping the bigger picture in mind.
• Team player who enjoys collaboration but is equally confident working independently.

Future Opportunities

Once permanent, some international travel may be required to support events on-site.

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