Events Manager
Are you an experienced events professional with a passion for bringing brands to life in the real world? We're looking for an ambitious Events Manager to take ownership of a fast-growing direct sales and brand activation channel, leading impactful pop-ups and experiential events across the UK.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a high-growth, mission-driven consumer brand that is shaking up its category and building a loyal customer base through meaningful in-person connections. You'll play a key role in scaling activations, leading a team, and driving customer acquisition through standout event execution.
About the business
We're a fast-growing challenger brand on a mission to transform health and wellbeing in our category. Since launching in 2019, we've grown from a two-person startup into a major disruptor, serving tens of thousands of customers across the UK through a subscription-based model.
We believe in doing things properly: no shortcuts, no compromise, and no cutting corners. Our products are science-led, high quality, and created for customers who want the very best. As we continue to grow, we're looking for exceptional people to help us scale our impact.
The Role
Our Direct Sales team appears at some of the UK's busiest lifestyle events, railway stations, and specialist shows, delivering engaging brand activations that connect directly with customers and bring our mission to life.
As Events Manager, you'll lead the planning, booking, and delivery of activations and pop-ups, helping this channel grow bigger and better. You'll manage the sales operations team, improve processes, optimise performance, and ensure each event is delivered on time, on budget, and to an exceptional standard.
This is a brilliant role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, loves combining strategy with execution, and is excited by the challenge of scaling a high-performing events function.
What you'll be responsible for:
* Building and implementing a strategy to achieve monthly growth targets
* Leading and supporting the team to deliver high-quality activations
* Managing operational processes to ensure excellent execution
* Using data and insights to improve performance across bookings, logistics, assets, and event delivery
* Building strong relationships with event organisers and booking managers to secure the best opportunities
* Identifying new and creative ways to connect with target customers
* Managing budgets, stock, and event assets throughout the year
* Collaborating with the creative team to ensure every activation is visually impactful and on-brand
What we're looking for
* Previous experience in event planning, experiential marketing, or a similar field
* At least 1 year of team leadership or line management experience
* Strong organisational and project management skills
* A process-driven mindset with a focus on efficiency and execution
* Excellent problem-solving ability and a proactive attitude
* High attention to detail and a commitment to delivering events to a high standard
* Strong interpersonal skills and confidence building external relationships
* Commercial awareness and confidence working with budgets and performance data
* Experience using Google Sheets or similar tools to track budgets and analyse performance
* A creative, hands-on approach and the ability to work at pace in a scaling business