Deputy Head of Marketing

dmg events: Energy Portfolio; Dubai; On-site; AED 223,200 - 334,800; Full time

Job summary

dmg events: Energy Portfolio is looking for a Deputy Head of Marketing to lead and enhance the marketing strategy for a large-scale energy event in Dubai. This role involves driving audience acquisition, managing a top-performing team, and executing data-driven marketing initiatives. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of marketing management experience and a Bachelor's degree, with expertise in digital marketing strategies. Join us in shaping the future of the energy sector!

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in marketing management roles, ideally within events or B2B.
• Strong understanding of data-driven marketing and performance analytics.
• Ability to manage large-scale, multi-channel marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute marketing strategy for a large-scale energy event.
• Develop and implement long-term marketing vision for the event.
• Manage high-performing marketing team and campaigns.

Skills

Marketing management

Data-driven marketing

Digital marketing strategies

Team leadership

Audience acquisition

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Job Purpose The Deputy Head of Marketing will lead and execute a world-class marketing strategy for a large-scale energy event, enhancing its position as the world’s leading energy event. This role is responsible for driving audience acquisition, brand engagement and commercial success through data-driven, innovative and multi-channel marketing initiatives.

Job Purpose The Deputy Head of Marketing will lead and execute a world-class marketing strategy for a large-scale energy event, enhancing its position as the world’s leading energy event. This role is responsible for driving audience acquisition, brand engagement and commercial success through data-driven, innovative and multi-channel marketing initiatives.

Key Objectives

• Developing and implementing a long-term marketing vision that strengthens the event’s position in the global energy sector
• Delivering integrated campaigns to attract visitors, delegates, exhibitors and sponsors
• Leading data-driven marketing strategies with detailed analytical insights
• Managing, motivating and developing a high-performing marketing team

This role works closely with sales, sponsorship, conference production and other internal departments to maximise the events reach and revenue potential.

Key Accountabilities

Brand strategy and event positioning

• Oversee the execution of the events’ brand strategy to maintain its leadership in the global energy industry
• Ensure consistent and impactful branding across all marketing channels and touchpoints

Strengthen the events’ reputation through high-impact marketing initiatives and campaign activations

Audience acquisition and engagement

• Lead the development and execution of data-driven marketing campaigns to attract key target groups, including visitors, delegates and exhibitors
• Utilise digital marketing, automation and analytics to optimise customer journeys and improve conversion rates
• Monitor campaign effectiveness, adjusting strategy based on performance insights

Commercial and partnership marketing

• Work closely with commercial teams to develop marketing initiatives that support revenue growth
• Oversee the development, negotiation and fulfilment of partnership agreements with media partners, industry associations and stakeholders
• Foster relationships with key industry bodies, government entities and regulators to enhance event credibility

Digital transformation and data strategy

• Lead the events’ digital marketing strategy, incorporating search engine marketing, paid social, CRM and marketing automation
• Oversee website management, content development and UX optimisation to enhance customer engagement
• Ensure robust database management and audience segmentation to improve targeting and campaign performance

Marketing performance and competitor analysis

• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and reporting frameworks to measure marketing effectiveness
• Conduct market research and audience insights studies to inform strategic decisions
• Monitor competitive activity and identify opportunities for differentiation

Job Context

This role is central to the events’ commercial success and global reputation. The Deputy Head of Marketing will work closely with the conference production, exhibition sales and sponsorship teams to drive lead generation and conversions. Collaboration will extend beyond the events team, involving partnerships with digital, data, technology and external agencies to deliver integrated marketing campaigns. The role requires balancing leadership with hands-on execution, ensuring marketing efforts contribute directly to revenue, audience growth and brand positioning.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

The candidate – what you’ll need:

Technical / Functional

• Minimum 2 years of experience in marketing management roles (experience within events, B2B exhibitions or media desirable)
• Bachelor’s degree required
• In-depth knowledge of marketing best practices, audience acquisition and digital marketing strategies
• Strong understanding of data-driven marketing, CRM, marketing automation and performance analytics
• Experience managing large-scale, multi-channel marketing campaigns
• Proven success in developing strategic partnerships and managing high-profile stakeholders

Personal Attributes / Interpersonal

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including copywriting and presentation abilities
• Strong leadership and people management skills, with the ability to coach and develop a high-performing team
• Highly organised, with excellent time management and project management abilities
• Strong analytical mindset, with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable marketing strategies
• Self-motivated, creative and results-oriented, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, target-driven environment

dmg events is an equal opportunity employer. If you have not had feedback from us within 14 days, please consider your application as unsuccessful for this round.