Event jobs in United Kingdom

Dematic, a global leader in intelligent automation, is seeking an experienced EMEA Events Manager to join our Marketing team on a permanent basis. Based within our EMEA organisation, this high-impact role reports to the Senior Manager of Field Marketing and is central to coordinating strategic, engaging, and flawless events across the region.

• Career Development

• Competitive Compensation and Benefits

• Pay Transparency

• Global Opportunities

Learn More Here : https://www.dematic.com/en-us/about/careers/what-we-offer/

Your Role:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute both EMEA and local events, trade shows, webinars, and customer engagements to drive brand awareness, lead generation, and customer experience.

• For some local events, there is some local support needed for the Field Marketing Managers.

• Lead event planning from concept to execution, providing detailed and organised project plans, including key milestones and stakeholder involvement . Define the showcases and support local FMM with showcases in local fairs.

• Develop and implement comprehensive annual EMEA Event plans and campaigns aligned with business objectives, leveraging data-driven insights and close collaboration with the Global Events Manager, regional Commercial teams, and Field Marketing Managers to ensure events align with global and regional strategies and maintain brand consistency across all physical and digital touchpoints.

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate contracts in line with procurement

• Creates and manages event budgets, including reporting both real-time budget vs forecast, ensuring cost-effective solutions and adherence to financial targets.

Event Lifecycle Ownership:

• O rganise pre-event logistics and documentation for the shipping and assembly of mechanical showcases across Europe.

• Oversee ing the booth build-up and breakdown, and ensuring the timely delivery of materials.

• Prepare post-event reports and manage lead uploads . Compile event insights and ensure timely reporting and accurate upload of leads into the CRM or designated system.

• Oversee the entire running of the EMEA Tier1 events , lead ing the coordination of the programme , including PR Conferences, Product launches, customer evening events and speaker sessions with the support of local teams to support or deliver where necessary.

What You Bring:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Marketing, Communications, or Digital Design. However, this is not essential, and equivalent work experience will also be considered.

• A background in B2B event management across international markets.

• Experience dealing with the logistics of customs and imports to assist with the materials for the events.

• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholders under pressure.

• Qualification or training in project management would be useful.

• Creativity with a strong eye for detail and visual brand alignment.

• Experience working cross-functionally in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.

• A proactive mindset , excellent communication skills and attention to detail .

• Ability and willingness to travel to even t locations approximately every two months (Domestic & EMEA Travel) .

Dematic is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants. Dematic prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, religion or belief, age, sex, national or ethnic origin, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

KION Supply Chain Solutions (KION SCS) is an operating unit of the KION Group, consisting of the two strong and successful brands Dematic and DAI. Dematic is an intralogistics innovator that designs, builds and supports intelligent, automated solutions for manufacturing, warehouse and distribution environments for customers that are powering the future of commerce. The company is headquartered in Atlanta with engineering centers, manufacturing facilities and service centers located in more than 25 countries, and also owns the software company, Digital Applications International Limited (DAI).

DAI, acquired by Dematic in 2020, specializes in logistics automation solutions with offices in the US, UK and Switzerland.

The KION Group is among the world’s leading suppliers of industrial trucks and supply chain solutions and has a global network of more than 42,000 employees. Its portfolio encompasses forklift trucks and warehouse trucks, as well as integrated automation technology and software solutions for the optimization of supply chains. Across more than 100 countries worldwide, the KION Group’s solutions improve the flow of material and information within factories, warehouses, and distribution centers.

Our Linde and STILL forklift brands serve the premium industrial truck segment. Dematic is a global leader in automated material handling. Together, we are shaping the future and are among the best in our industry.

Our culture is driven by our shared KION Group values – integrity, collaboration, courage and excellence.