Head of Event Marketing
Riyadh - Saudi Arabia
Job Summary
- Work within ahighly dynamic businesswiththe energy and style of a start-upÂ
- Be part ofbuilding a businessthat islaunching new products and eventsat scaleÂ
- Grab an opportunity to accelerate your career and make a real impact.Â
What you will do
As our Head of Event Marketing you will report to the Marketing Director and will manage a diverse team based in beautiful Riyadh. Were looking for a highly motivated dynamic marketing leader with a track record of commercial collaboration to develop products and positioning reflective of customer demand.Â
Key ResponsibilitiesÂ
 LEADERSHIPÂ
- Recommend team structures and delivery solutions based on requirements Â
- Line manage senior marketers and specialists working across a range of eventsÂ
- Work with Group Director to ensure right structure specialisms and level of resources to meet agreed KPIsÂ
- Provide guidance feedback and inspiration to line reportsÂ
- Champion the adoption and optimisation of marketing technology solutions and digital marketing more broadlyÂ
- Work with line reports to ensure successful delivery of marketing campaigns in line with agreed KPIs event and divisional strategyÂ
- Work with line reports to develop skills and competencies and ensure they have a clear development roadmapÂ
- Ensure line reports are competent managers and have the skills and training required to manage junior team members or specialistsÂ
- Ensure adoption and optimisation of marketing technology solutions identify training needs and ensure line reports are technically proficientÂ
- Reflect the high-performance culture of the marketing teamÂ
ANALYSIS & INSIGHTÂ
- Monitor campaign performance by supervising the production of relevant and timely reports. Recommend changes to campaign execution based on data insightsÂ
- Share relevant insights with sales event team and senior management to drive revenues or pursue new opportunitiesÂ
- Analyse and report trends over time and use these insights to build more effective campaignsÂ
- Ensure relevant and timely data is captured (onsite & post show surveys registration forms industry research etc)Â
- Work with internal teams to ensure data governance and data management policies are adhered toÂ
- Ensure delivery and accuracy of pre-agreed reports during and post campaign to monitor channel effectiveness and ROIÂ Â
- Use recommended campaign analytics dashboards to monitor performanceÂ
- Build a culture of testing and metrics-driven decision-making in the teamsÂ
- Share case studies with marketers within the team division and Informa MarketsÂ
PLANNING & CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENTÂ
- Work with marketing managers/wider team to plan product marketing campaigns to meet strategic objectives for exhibitions and virtual/hybrid eventsÂ
- Monitor operational implementation plans and ensure adherence to deadlines (including Gantt charts Time & Action Plans Content Calendars Budget Trackers)Â
- Monitor engagement with target media associations industry partners and social media influencers and help the team determine how they fit within the integrated campaignÂ
- Assist marketing managers with the development of marketing budgets in line with plans and ensure budget trackers are kept up to dateÂ
- Recommend external suppliers and ensure adherence to contractual terms and deliveryÂ
- Work with internal teams and external agencies to deliver digital marketing social media and PR in line with marketing plans to hit agreed KPIsÂ
- Ensure optimisation of spend across marketing channels Â
- Agree paid media requirements and guide the negotiation of media buying (either directly or through an agency)Â
- Recommend website strategy to maximise relevant traffic and conversionÂ
MARKETING EXECUTIONÂ
- Together with the marketing managers identify target universe and key segments within target universeÂ
- Guide the team in developing personas value propositions and messaging for each of the key segments Â
- Ensure that timely relevant communications are sent through full mix of channels and that the team are optimising the effectiveness of these channelsÂ
- Monitor and recommend adjustments to the digital marketing activity based on performance metricsÂ
- Input into the Content Calendar to ensure delivery through the most relevant channels (email marketing social media digital marketing direct mail etc)Â
- Input into the PR plan (internal or external) and liaise with the event manager/event directorÂ
- Establish relationships with and manage strategically important partners to ensure maximum exposure at lowest cost to show budgetÂ
- Ensure the maintenance of active social media channels in line with market expectations monitor engagement and maximise conversionÂ
- Oversee the design and production of all marketing collateral to be determined within the marketing planÂ
- Ensure all marketing collateral email marketing website content and digital marketing is thoroughly proofed adheres to brand guidelines and agreed Informa standardsÂ
Key Performance Indicators Â
- Working alongside commercial leads to develop value propositions and go-to-market strategyÂ
- Ongoing customer insight and engagement strategiesÂ
- Overseeing delivery of marketing campaigns in line with business objectives Â
- Adherence to timelines and budgetsÂ
- Marketing KPI reportÂ
- To manage a cross-functional marketing team which includes marketers from all backgrounds with a diverse range of skills and trainingÂ
- To design and deliver campaigns for specific projects as and where requiredÂ
- To act as a change management ambassador demonstrating a positive and constructive attitude towards challenges and changeÂ
Qualifications :
What you will bring
Were looking for an Events Marketing expert!
The right person will be an experienced events marketer and people leader from a strong exhibitions background excited to lead our fantastic team through this next stage of growth.Â
Youll be a skilled marketing strategist educated to degree level who can drive creativity and enthusiasm in others and will enjoy managing a diverse team of managers marketing executives and specialist functions.
You are analytical and data-oriented with a history of testing and optimisation and you bring creative flair and exceptional attention to detail.Â
Youll bring extensive experience in digital marketing and marketing technology and be accustomed to delivering in a fast-paced dynamic environment.Â
Youll also be extremely adaptable accustomed to working with diverse market dynamics and able to guide marketers and steer campaign strategy accordingly.Â
Skills & qualitiesÂ
- Self-starter with a proactive nature and the ability to work autonomously Â
- Highly collaborativeÂ
- Thrives on constant change.Â
- Excellent quantitative skillsÂ
- Strong analytical and presentation skillsÂ
- Good attention to detail and accuracy.Â
Additional Information :
What you will get
- Competitive bonus
- BUPA Medical Insurance for you and your family Â
- Annual leave 28Â days
- Remote working on Sundays Â
- Working anywhere 8 weeks every year
- Residency visa including yearly dependent fees
- School fees contribution 40000 SAR per child per year (up to a max of three children)Â
- Individual annual flight allowance for expats
International Relocation Package*
- Paid flight to Riyadh for you and your family (up to a max of three children)Â
- 60 days of accommodation or a suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date or a one-off payment of SAR 5000Â
- Up to SAR 2500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs
- Individual paid flight home and an end-of-service gratuity payment when leaving the company*
Local Relocation Package*
- Paid flight to Riyadh individual and family (up to a max of three children)Â
- 30 days accommodation or a suitable serviced apartment from your arrival date or a one-off payment of SAR 5000Â
- Up to SAR 2500 reimbursement of shipping goods/excess baggage costs
*If eligible Â
We dont just accept difference we celebrate it. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and circumstances and base hiring decisions on relevant qualifications and merit. We are proud to provide a disability-friendly environment. If you require any support or adjustments to participate in our interview or selection processes please let us know.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Full-time
Key Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Performance Marketing
- B2B Sales
- Marketing
- SAAS
- Growing Experience
- Customer Acquisition
- Multichannel Marketing
- Affiliate Marketing
- Team Management
- Public Speaking
- Lead Generation
About Company
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