Senior Marketing Executive - 6 month contract

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Riyadh; Remote; SAR 180,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Tahaluf is seeking a Senior Marketing Executive for a 6-month contract to lead multi-channel marketing for two of the region's flagship life science events. This role can be performed remotely, with no relocation or sponsorship provided.

You will own strategy from awareness to conversion, manage the marketing budget, supervise content, automation (Eloqua), and partnerships with health authorities and trade associations. English is essential; Arabic is a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in B2B event marketing.
• Experience in Pharmaceutical, Biotech, or Healthcare sectors is a significant advantage.
• Mastery of Marketing Automation tools.
• Proficient with SEO/SEM, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and GA4.
• English is essential; Arabic is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end marketing campaigns for two regional life science events.
• Develop data-segmentation to target niches: API manufacturers, biotech startups, regulators, and pharma C-suite.
• Own the marketing budget and ROI across paid, earned, and owned channels.
• Drive high-quality MQLs via inbound marketing and LinkedIn campaigns.
• Oversee content: whitepapers, webinars, and industry reports.
• Manage Eloqua email journeys for the registration funnel.
• Coordinate on-site brand experience and provide weekly KPI reports.

Skills

B2B event marketing

Marketing automation

SEO/SEM

LinkedIn Campaign Manager

GA4 / Google Analytics

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing or Business

Tools

Eloqua

Job description

Senior Marketing Executive - 6 month contract

• Contract

Tahaluf is the largest B2B live and on-demand events organiser in Saudi Arabia by space, attendance, colleagues, and revenue. It is a joint venture between Informa PLC, the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming and Drones (SAFCSP), and the Events Investment Fund (EIF).

Tahaluf is bold, visionary, and determined to make an impact. Our team fosters a culture of collaboration, creativity, and a little fun, here teamwork rules and work feels as exciting as the events we create. Scaling at this pace also requires exceptional local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to work with a range of government and non-government organisations at the forefront of Saudi Arabia’s B2B and B2C large-scale events scene.

Be part of something BIG with Tahaluf’s series of record-breaking events: LEAP and Cityscape - the largest events in the world in their respective fields of tech and real estate; Black Hat MEA - a Guinness World Record holder for the largest CTF competition during the event; and CPHI Middle East - the largest pharma debut event in history, to name just a few. Tahaluf is making a huge impact on the global events sector.

Join our ambitious and highly committed team, unafraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. From day one, you’ll dive into large-scale projects under the guidance of a supportive leadership team that will encourage your personal development and open doors to new opportunities.

As the Senior Marketing Executive, you will be the strategic engine behind two of the region's most influential life science and pharmaceutical events. Your mission is to develop and execute multi-channel marketing strategies that drive high-value attendance, increase exhibitor ROI, and solidifyCPHI Middle EastandBIO Middle Eastas the "must-attend" fixtures in the regional pharma calendar.

1. Strategic Planning & Execution

• Campaign Lifecycle: Lead the end-to-end marketing cycle (Awareness, Interest, Conversion, Retention) for both events.
• Segmentation: Develop a sophisticated data-segmentation strategy to target specific niches: API manufacturers, biotech startups, government regulators, and big pharma C-suite.
• Budget Management: Full ownership of the marketing budget, ensuring optimal ROI across paid, earned, and owned channels.
• Lead Gen: Drive high-quality MQLs (Marketing Qualified Leads) for the sales team through inbound marketing and targeted LinkedIn campaigns.
• Content Authority: Oversee the creation of whitepapers, webinars, and industry reports that position the events as thought-leadership hubs.
• Automation: Manage the deployment of automated email journeys (Eloqua) to nurture prospects through the registration funnel.

3. Strategic Partnerships

• Stakeholder Relations: Act as the primary marketing liaison for local health authorities and trade associations.
• Media Management: Negotiate barter agreements and manage relationships with key regional and international trade press.

4. On-site Experience & Analysis

• Experience Design: Collaborate with the operations team to ensure the brand experience is seamless on the show floor.
• Data Reporting: Provide weekly KPI reports on registration pacing and exhibitors MQLs.

• Experience: 3+ years in B2B event marketing. Experience inPharmaceutical, Biotech, or Healthcare sectors is a significant advantage.
• Marketing Tech Stack: Mastery of Marketing Automation tools
• Digital Proficiency: Hands-on experience with SEO/SEM, LinkedIn Campaign Manager, and Google Analytics (GA4).
• Language: English is essential, Arabic is a plus
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field.

Please note this is a 6 month contract role. It can be performed remotely. We are not able to provide relocation or sponsorship support with the position.

We work hard to make sure life at Tahaluf is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. We don't 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.