Marketing Executive (Events & Customer Engagement)

Universal Business Team Open · verified Sep 16, 2026

On-site Stafford Full-time Mid-level General Marketing

Mid-level General Marketing role at Universal Business Team. Stafford · full-time · £40,000–£45,000 base.

SalaryStated by Universal Business Team

£40,000 – £45,000

Base salary for this role, in GBP per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You run exhibitions, trade shows and field campaigns from preparation through delivery
You coordinate event logistics, suppliers, budgets and promotional activity
You measure event results, return on investment and customer feedback
You visit customers, collect market insight and create testimonials, case studies and advocacy content
You equip sales with presentations, literature and other marketing materials

What you bring

You have at least three years in events marketing or a comparable B2B marketing role
You have planned and delivered exhibitions and events successfully
You bring strong organisation, project management and stakeholder communication skills
You are commercially minded, proactive and comfortable speaking with customers and internal teams
You hold a full UK driving licence

Who this fits

You’ll suit a confident, personable marketer who enjoys face-to-face customer work, varied projects and visible commercial impact. The role is office-based in the Stafford area, with national travel to events and customer sites. The working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm. HubSpot experience helps but is not required.

From the employer

Package: £40,000 - £45,000 + Car Allowance + Profit Share Bonus + Development Opportunities

Location: Stafford area (Office-based, with National travel to Events & Customer Sites)
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
Benefits:

Car / Car allowance
Profit Share Bonus Scheme (following probation)
Daily lunch provided
BUPA wellbeing and mental health support
Ongoing professional development and training
Modern refurbished offices with significant investment planned (planning to move to in Jan2027)
Genuine career development opportunities

Are you an organised and commercially minded marketer who thrives on bringing events to life and building meaningful customer relationships?

Our client is seeking a Marketing Executive to take ownership of exhibitions, events and customer engagement activities that directly support business growth. This is a varied, customer-facing role where you will play a key part in strengthening brand presence, generating market insight and helping the commercial team convert opportunities into results.

This opportunity would suit someone who enjoys being at the centre of activity, coordinating multiple projects, engaging with customers and delivering events that create measurable commercial impact.

The Role

Working closely with the Marketing Manager and wider commercial team, you'll be responsible for planning, promoting and delivering exhibitions, trade shows and field marketing initiatives, whilst ensuring every activity delivers tangible value to the business.

Key responsibilities include:

Planning and delivering exhibitions, events and field marketing campaigns
Managing event logistics, suppliers, budgets and promotional activity
Capturing and analysing event performance and ROI
Conducting customer visits and gathering valuable market insight
Developing customer testimonials, case studies and advocacy content
Supporting the sales team with presentations, literature and marketing collateral
Monitoring competitor activity, market trends and customer feedback
Coordinating brand activation initiatives across multiple channels
Supporting wider marketing projects and campaigns as required

About You

We're looking for a confident and personable marketing professional who enjoys building relationships and engaging with customers face-to-face.

You will ideally have:

At least 3 years' experience within events marketing, or a similar B2B marketing role
Proven experience planning and executing exhibitions and events
Excellent organisation and project management skills
Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
A proactive, commercially aware mindset
The confidence to engage with customers, prospects and internal teams
A full UK driving licence
Experience within industrial, engineering, manufacturing, environmental or construction sectors would be advantageous
HubSpot experience would be beneficial but is not essential

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a growing, ambitious business with a genuine people-first culture. You'll be given autonomy, responsibility and the chance to make a visible impact, whilst benefiting from excellent support, ongoing development and clear opportunities to grow your marketing career.

If you're looking for a role that combines events, customer engagement, commercial marketing and relationship building, we'd love to hear from you.