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Event Manager
The agency
GottaBe! is an award-winning Brand Experience and Sampling agency with a head office in Southampton and an office in London. We deliver creative marketing solutions that get people talking for all the right reasons – in fact, we have been creating them for over 15 years now. Our client portfolio includes Western Union, Specsavers, PayPal, Uber, Domino’s Pizza, Ding, the NHS, and many more.
A lot has changed in the last 12 months at GottaBe!; we’re now a Living Wage Employer, launched our brand-new look, and added a couple more awards to the trophy cabinet, with much more still to come.
Later this year, we will begin a new chapter at a brand new office and fulfilment centre at Adanac Trade Park in Southampton! We’re going big!
We're on a hunt for...
We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Event Manager to oversee the execution of dynamic brand campaigns across the UK, including sampling activations, trade shows, and experiential events. This role requires a natural leader who confidently manages a team of Brand Ambassadors, operates event vehicles, and brings energy and organisation to high-impact campaigns.
You’ll play a key role in delivering memorable brand experiences across the country that engage consumers and drive awareness.
This is a role on an ad-hoc basis – you will be contacted by our Booking & Talent Team to find out your availability before you get booked onto the job.
What you will be responsible for…
- On-the-ground campaign execution: Manage the setup, execution, and breakdown of sampling events, trade shows, and experiential activations.
- Team leadership: Brief and manage Brand Ambassadors, ensuring professionalism, punctuality, and effective consumer engagement.
- Vehicle operation: Safely drive and manage the event van, including the transport of event equipment and stock across the UK.
- Brand representation: Act as the face of the brand at events, ensuring all interactions with the public align with campaign tone and messaging.
- Logistics & troubleshooting: Handle onsite issues and adapt plans in real time to ensure event success.
- Client & stakeholder reporting: Capture event feedback, photos, and key results to provide post-campaign evaluation.
What do you need to succeed in this role…
- 2+ years of experience in event execution, brand activations, or experiential marketing
- Experience managing field teams or promotional staff
- Full, manual UK driving licence and confident driving a van (transit size or similar)
- Ability to work weekends and travel UK-wide as needed
- Confident, energetic, and approachable personality
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Calm under pressure and solution-oriented
- Comfortable with light manual handling (e.g., setting up gazebos, moving event stock)
Desirable but not essential:
- Previous experience in FMCG sampling or mobile marketing tours
- First Aid or Health & Safety training
- Experience using event tracking apps or reporting tools
What we’re going to offer you in return…
- Competitive daily rate plus subs
- All travel and expenses covered
Equal Opportunities
GottaBe! is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
To apply for this position, please send your CV and covering letter, along with salary expectations and an outline as to why you’d like to work at GottaBe!, to iwanttowork@gottabemarketing.co.uk or by clicking the button below.
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