Events Manager

Fáilte Solar; Shannon; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Failte Solar is seeking an energetic Events & Marketing Manager to lead planning and delivery of standout events across Ireland and the UK. The role is onsite in Shannon with travel across the UK; you will shape the event calendar, manage budgets, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations to drive leads and brand impact.

You should have 3–5+ years in events (renewables or B2B is a bonus), be a confident communicator and negotiator, and be comfortable traveling frequently.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of event management experience (renewables, tech, or B2B is a bonus).
• Strong project management skills and multitasking ability.
• Confident communicator and skilled negotiator.

Responsibilities

• Build and own a dynamic annual event calendar across our key markets.
• Shape events from concept to execution: budget, logistics, promotion, and delivery.
• Source venues, negotiate with vendors, and manage contracts with confidence.
• Oversee venue setup, branding, staffing, catering, AV and on-site delivery.
• Travel within key markets to deliver events with excellence.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Operations to drive leads and ROI.

Skills

Event management

Budgeting

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Travel flexibility

Multitasking

Job description

Events & Marketing Manager - Ireland & UK

Department: Marketing

Location: Ireland (with travel across UK)

Reporting to: Head of Marketing

Employment Type: Full-time

• This job is onsite in Shannon, Co. Clare**
• Must drive and have access to a car**

About Failte Solar

Failte Solar is a fast-growing renewable energy solutions provider, delivering high-quality solar products, training, and technology to customers across Europe. We pride ourselves on innovation, customer experience, and accelerating the adoption of clean energy.

Bring Failte Solar to Life Across Europe

We're looking for an energetic, creative Event Manager to lead the planning and delivery of standout events across Ireland, & the UK. From major trade shows and product launches to installer training days and roadshows, you'll shape the experiences that power our brand and connect us with customers and partners. If you thrive in fastpaced environments, love building unforgettable experiences, and want a role where your creativity and organisation genuinely move a business forward, we would love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

Event Vision & Strategy

• Build and own a dynamic annual event calendar across our key markets.
• Shape events from the ground up; concept, budget, logistics, promotion and execution.
• Spot highvalue opportunities that elevate our brand and support commercial growth.
• Source standout venues, negotiate with vendors, and manage contracts with confidence.

Bringing Events to Life

• Oversee every detail: venue setup, equipment, branding, staffing, catering, AV and more.
• Lead booth design, product displays, and branded experiences that stand out
• Ensure every event reflects the Failte Solar standard; professional and memorable.
• Travel within our key markets to deliver events with excellence.

Marketing & Audience Engagement

• Build campaigns that drive attendance and buzz.
• Work closely with sales teams to ensure events generate leads and real commercial impact.
• Manage registration, communications, and postevent engagement workflows.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Leadership

• Work handinhand with Sales, Marketing, Technical and Operations teams.
• Build strong relationships with vendors, partners, associations and event organisers.
• Serve as the goto leader on the ground during every event.

Performance, Insights & Growth

• Track KPIs including attendance, leads, engagement and ROI.
• Deliver postevent reports with insights that shape future strategy.
• Maintain accurate budgets and ensure costeffective event delivery.

What you will bring:

• 3-5+ years of event management experience (renewables, tech, or B2B is a bonus).
• A natural multitasker with strong project management skills.
• Confident communicator and skilled negotiator.
• Experience running events across multiple countries (preferred).
• Comfortable with event management tools and digital marketing platforms.
• Ready and willing to travel frequently across our regions.
• Creative, detaildriven, and calm under pressure.
• Selfstarter who thrives in a fastmoving environment.
• Must drive and have access to a car.
• Live within an accessible distance to the office in Shannon.

Bonus points for:

• Experience in renewable energy or technical B2B sectors.
• Background in trade shows, product demos, or technical training events.

Why join us?

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• A chance to shape our brand presence across major European markets.
• A fastgrowing, innovative company where your ideas genuinely matter.
• Travel opportunities and access to the biggest events in the solar industry.
• A team that's passionate, ambitious, and committed to driving a cleaner energy future.