EU Marketing coordinator

This role is ideal for a hands-on marketing or events professional who enjoys operational execution, travel, and working across international stakeholders.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate EU marketing communications activities and events based on marketing plan.
• Work with partners including agencies, media, industry bodies, members, and other downstream “users” of DALI to enhance global presence and consistent messaging.
• Organise, prepare and coordinate timelines, project plans, internal and vendor communications for events including trade fairs, speaking engagements, seminars, and related activities.
• On-site Trade fair (and relevant live events) preparation and coordination including
• Set-up and break-down, working with local contractors for booth assembly and delivery.
• Attend events on-site as required, which may be UK or Europe, for the duration of the event, which will include weekends.
• Attend approximately 5 to 10 such events per year, with flexibility for an increase as activities expand, which includes the associated travel.
• Collect and report market feedback, follow-ups, and return on investment insight related to marketing activities
• Assist the marketing manager to enable increased EU based activities and strengthening marketing execution as the organization continues to grow.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

• Recognized qualification in marketing communications or relevant experience.
• Demonstrable appropriate experience in a similar role with trade events or event coordination. Suitable for candidates ready to increase responsibility.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to develop working relationships with colleagues and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Flexible and adaptable with strong time-management and organisational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written English language communication skills.
• Competent using standard productivity tools, including Microsoft Office

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Experience with trade-show set-up and coordination. This is a key part of role.
• Willing and enthusiastic about travel.
• Experience in the lighting industry or closely related field (electrical, building systems), technical is desirable.
• Digital marketing experience, including social media, is a plus.
• Additional Languages relevant to the operating locations of the Alliance would be welcome but not essential beyond English.

ADDITIONAL NOTES

• This is a remote independent contractor role. There is no UK/European office and most of our regular meetings are online. Candidates need to be comfortable (and disciplined) to working independently and managing their time effectively in a remote environment. Location is flexible anywhere in UK or EU time zones, however proximity to a travel hub would be beneficial.
• Although we are a truly global organization, all meetings and operations are conducted in English.

PLEASE Note: DO NOT APPLY if you are currently employed by a DALI Alliance member company