Marking Manager - Korean or Chinese language speaker

Closerstill Media; Dorking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company in the UK is seeking a Marketing Manager to drive innovative marketing campaigns for trade exhibitions. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, fluency in English and Korean Mandarin, and a solid understanding of digital marketing. This role emphasizes strategic and hands-on delivery. Join a dynamic team and contribute to impactful event success.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching and developing team members.
• Fluency in English and Korean Mandarin essential.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop marketing strategies for events and publications.
• Oversee campaign execution across multiple channels.
• Lead and support the marketing team.

Skills

Team leadership skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Organisational skills

Digital marketing principles

Proficiency with CRM systems

Creative problem-solving skills

Tools

Google Analytics

CMS platforms

Email marketing software

Job description

WHO WE ARE

At CloserStill, we strive to deliver the best. We’re on a mission to be the most dynamic B2B events and communities business in every market we serve, bringing people together to learn, connect and grow. Operating across five regions, we power over 200 market-leading events, publications and brands across Business Technologies, Healthcare, Learning, HR & Education, and Future Transport & Infrastructure. But what truly sets us apart is our people.

Our teams are diverse, driven, and united by a shared commitment to excellence. Rooted in our core values of ownership, empathy, teamwork, integrity, and determination, we empower every employee to grow, shape their own path and make a meaningful impact. Joining CloserStill means being part of something bigger—not just building events, but creating opportunities, connections, and lasting value for the communities we serve.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a talented and driven Marketing Manager to join our team, responsible for delivering innovative and high-impact marketing campaigns across a portfolio of leading trade exhibitions and publications. You’ll play a key role in shaping our marketing strategy, leading a small team, and collaborating across multiple departments to drive audience growth, engagement, and event success.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with confidence, creativity, and great attention to detail. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery and who’s ready to make a real impact.

THE ROLE

As Marketing Manager, you will:

• Develop and implement effective marketing strategies and audience development plans for a portfolio of events and publications.
• Oversee campaign execution across multiple channels, including email, digital, print, and social, ensuring all communications are on brand and on message.
• Lead, support, and develop the marketing team, setting clear objectives and driving strong performance.
• Manage marketing budgets effectively, ensuring maximum ROI.
• Build and maintain key relationships with industry partners and media to strengthen brand visibility.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, Sales, Data, Web, Conference, and Editorial, to deliver integrated and impactful campaigns.
• Analyse pre-registration and attendee data, reporting on results and identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Manage the creative and design process for marketing materials.
• Support on-site event activities, including visitor engagement, content capture, and live social media.

ABOUT YOU

We’re looking for someone who brings both strategic vision and a hands-on approach to marketing. You’ll be a confident communicator with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional campaigns.

You will have:

• Strong team leadership skills with experience coaching and developing others.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Korean Mandarin/ (essential).
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at pace.
• A solid understanding of digital marketing principles, analytics, and platforms (including Google Analytics).
• Proficiency with CRM systems, CMS platforms, social media scheduling tools, and email marketing software.
• The ability to interpret data and turn insights into action.
• Creative problem-solving skills and a flexible, adaptable attitude
• We do not offer sponsorship for this role
• CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.

We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, don\'t hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at [e-mail].