JOB PURPOSE:
The Marketing Specialist will lead the marketing activities for the our Energy Summit & Exhibition, playing a pivotal role in driving local exhibitor and sponsor participation, as well as delegate and visitor acquisition. The role demands a strategic thinker with deep knowledge of the local market, capable of creating tailored, high-impact campaigns that align with the event's mission.
The Marketing Specialist will oversee localization, and encompasses traditional and innovative marketing approaches with the primary goal of increasing our reach and conversion within the local market by appropriate penetration in multi-channel campaigns, including website user experience, SEO, digital/print collaterals, EDMs, social media, content marketing, and PR.
The ideal candidate will possess advanced English language proficiency, a skill highly valued for effective translation and content adapted communication and campaign execution. They will demonstrate an ability to critically evaluate processes, ask thoughtful questions, and provide insightful suggestions that enhance overall team performance. A natural aptitude for quickly learning and adapting to new technologies with minimal training is essential, ensuring seamless integration into fast-paced, dynamic environments. The ability to challenge conventional approaches constructively, combined with a proactive mindset, will add significant value to the team's strategic initiatives.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Campaign Development & Execution
Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge:
Marketing qualification is advantageous.
Minimum Experience: 5+ years in mid manager level marketing, exhibition marketing is a must
Job-Specific Skills:
• Strategy creation and critical path analysis
• Experience in the use of databases in both mass and targeted direct marketing campaigns
• Experience managing the production of mobile apps and online registration systems
• Website Management and User Experience
• Excellent writing skills, including proof reading and messaging
• Marketing Automation, Lead Generation and Lead Scoring
• Big Data Analysis from multiple sources
• Budget management, including budgetary responsibility for decision making relating to a wide variety of potential marketing channels
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with and relate to all levels both within and outside the organisation
• Excellent negotiation and relationship building skills
• Strong attention to detail
Hard Skills
The successful individual must have used more than approx. 70% of the tools used by dmg events or have proven experience of using an alternative for an events business.
• ESP – Emarsy’s email composition and analysis
• CRM/database – Salesforce for campaign management
• Social Media Channels/ Hootsuite – LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, Line, WeChat (content creation, sponsored posts, analytics, and effectiveness)
• Registration – InfoSalons, N200, Form Assembly (including Social Amplification though InGo or Gleanin)
• Website – CMS (Umbraco, TYPO3, WordPress or similar) plus experience of design and user experience (working with 3rd parties)
• Good leadership skills
• Work well under pressure, adaptable and resilient
• Able to work on own initiative, be highly motivated and proactive
• Be trustworthy, professional, and reliable
• Demonstrate good teamwork with co-workers/peers
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
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