Events Manager

Geely Auto UK; Dublin; Presencial; EUR 42 000 - 65 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary and benefits

Career development opportunities

Exposure to international projects

Resumo da oferta

Geely Auto UK is building a dedicated national sales presence in Ireland and seeks ambitious automotive professionals to establish a new brand from the ground up. You will lead event planning, activation programs and logistic coordination to bring engaging experiences to customers and retailers across the Irish market.

The role emphasizes collaboration with agencies, venues and suppliers, along with tracking performance, budgets and future opportunities, within a fast-growing European automotive

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Events, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline preferred.
• Proven experience within events, experiential marketing, launches or related operational coordination roles.
• Experience supporting corporate events, customer activations or automotive launch activity advantageous.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and deliver retailer launches, media events, customer activations, exhibitions and corporate events across the Irish market.
• Coordinate event logistics including venue sourcing, supplier management, vehicle coordination, accommodation, travel and on-site delivery.
• Work with internal teams and external agencies to ensure events meet brand standards and objectives.

Conhecimentos

Event coordination

Project management

Vendor management

Communication

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Events, Marketing, Communications or related

Descrição da oferta de emprego

At Geely, our story began in 1986 with a simple but powerful idea, an idea that has driven us to become one of the world’s most forward-thinking automotive groups. For nearly three decades, we’ve been redefining mobility through our iconic global brands, including Geely Auto, Volvo Cars, Polestar, Lotus, Zeekr, Lynk & Co, the London Electric Vehicle Company, Farizon, and more.

Following the successful establishment of Geely Auto UK, we are now creating a dedicated National Sales Company in Ireland as part of Geely's continued European expansion.

We're looking for ambitious automotive professionals who want the rare opportunity to build a new national business from the ground up, backed by one of the world's leading automotive technology groups.

Few careers offer the opportunity to build a national automotive business, shape a brand and influence its future from day one. This is one of them.

Exciting products are just the beginning. You'll play a key part in the business that brings them to Ireland.

Main Responsibilities

Event Planning & Delivery

• Support planning and delivery of retailer launches, media events, customer activations, exhibitions and corporate events across the Irish market.
• Coordinate event logistics including venue sourcing, supplier management, vehicle coordination, accommodation, travel and on-site operational delivery.
• Work collaboratively with internal teams and external agencies to ensure successful event execution aligned with brand standards and business objectives.
• Support management of event timelines, operational plans and delivery schedules.
• Assist with setup, execution and breakdown activities during live events and launch programmes.

Band Activation & Customer Engagement

• Support delivery of locally relevant brand activation and experiential marketing activities.
• Coordinate customer engagement initiatives aligned with product launches, retailer activities and marketing campaigns.
• Support retailer participation within local events, exhibitions and promotional activities.
• Assist with management of event materials, POS assets, promotional items and customer-facing event collateral.
• Ensure event activity remains aligned with Geely Auto brand positioning and customer experience expectations.

Supplier & Agency Coordination

• Coordinate with event suppliers, production partners, venues and external agencies to support event delivery requirements.
• Support supplier briefing, operational coordination and delivery management activities.
• Assist with management of event budgets, supplier costs and operational expenditure tracking.
• Support identification and evaluation of new suppliers, venues and event opportunities where appropriate.

Operational Coordination & Reporting

• Maintain accurate event plans, operational schedules and activity tracking documentation.
• Support event reporting, attendance tracking and post-event analysis activities.
• Assist with ROI evaluation and performance assessment relating to events and activation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve event effectiveness, operational delivery and customer engagement outcomes.

Education and Training

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Events, Marketing, Communications or a related discipline preferred.
• Proven experience within events, experiential marketing, launches or related operational coordination roles.
• Experience supporting corporate events, customer activations or automotive launch activity advantageous.
• Strong understanding of event logistics, supplier coordination and operational planning activities.
• Experience working with agencies, venues and external suppliers beneficial.
• Strong organisational and project coordination capability.
• Comfortable operating within fast-paced and evolving business environments.
• Full driving licence preferred.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to play a key role in establishing a new automotive brand within Ireland.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial working environment.
• Exposure to regional and international projects and teams.
• Career development opportunities within a rapidly growing international automotive business.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

We Are An Equal Opportunities Employer

At Geely Auto, we value diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all candidates. We are committed to fair recruitment and ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential. If you believe you are right for this role, we warmly welcome your application.

Please note that due to GDPR regulations we can only accept applications sent through the recruitment system, not via email or other channels. We do not accept applications submitted by external recruitment companies.