Marketing Manager

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Marketing Manager to join a well established event/exhibitions company who have over 100 years experience under their belt, however they have never lost their entrepreneurial spirit.  Their international expertise and resources mean they deliver first-class results, no matter the vision and location.  Seeking new opportunities and delivering quality events is what this company does best, whilst also having fun when doing it!

Requirements:

• 4+ years of experience in a similar role managing event marketing campaigns

• Keen interest in the food & drink and hospitality

• An innovator – looking at the future, industry trends and visitor / exhibitor needs to keep the events number one in the industry

• Strong marketing experience across all elements of the marketing mix; preferably from a B2B background

• Managing campaigns with multiple sectors

• Excellent skills in motivating and developing team members

• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

• Good understanding of digital marketing skills – SEO, PPC

• Excellent creative skills and be able to look at new and innovative ways of approaching the marketing requirements of each event

• The ability to meet deadlines. Event dates do not move and therefore time management is critical for the role

• Excellent copywriting skills and an eye for detail

• Excellent Microsoft Office skills. Adobe Photoshop experience would be an advantage

The Role

• Planning, coordinating, implementing & monitoring all marketing communication activities to ensure deadlines are met, are within budget and in-line with the event marketing goals

• Managing and developing dedicated projects to improve visitor attendance

• Developing a strategy for a comprehensive commercial campaign to create leads for commercial team

• Managing, developing and motivating one Marketing Executive

• Analysing and sharing insights based on the results of marketing activities

• Management of the print process from brief to delivery

• Specification and management of event websites

• Writing material for inclusion on the website and within all collateral and emails

• Sorting media partner agreements and liaising with media partners to ensure that agreed plans are being delivered

• Working closely with suppliers including design houses, direct mail companies, printers, PR agencies and registration companies

Why this is a great opportunity

• Salary of up to £45K + Commission

• Fantastic office location based in central London

• Amazing company benefits such as Wellbeing at work, Enhanced maternity/paternity, Corporate Gym discount, and more