Marketing Events Coordinator

Adecco; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Portsmouth is seeking a Marketing Events Coordinator to plan and deliver international B2B marketing events. You will manage supplier relationships and ensure events align with brand strategies. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in event planning and excellent organisational skills, coupled with a proactive approach. This is a temporary to permanent role with potential for international travel.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in planning and delivering B2B marketing events.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end event process.
• Excellent organisational skills capable of meeting tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver successful international events.
• Manage relationships with suppliers and venues.
• Monitor event budgets and timelines.

Skills

Planning and delivering B2B marketing events

Supplier management and logistics

Organisational skills

Relationship-building skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

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

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, timelines, 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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