Marketing Manager

Dmg Energy Events; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading events company in Cape Town seeks a Marketing Manager to design and implement successful marketing campaigns for exhibitions, conferences, and digital products. You will develop marketing strategies aligned with business objectives, manage budgets, and analyze campaign performance to optimize results. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of experience in exhibition marketing, a degree in marketing, and be skilled in various marketing tools. This role offers an opportunity to drive impactful marketing efforts while being part of a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in exhibitions marketing is a must.
• Demonstrable experience in marketing with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to travel for business and events.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver successful marketing campaigns for various events.
• Manage marketing budgets and monitor spending for optimal ROI.
• Develop integrated marketing strategy and content calendar.

Skills

Exhibition marketing

Marketing strategy

Data analysis

Copywriting

Project management

Digital marketing

Creative thinking

Education

Degree in Marketing or related field

Tools

Wordpress

Emarsys

Power BI

Salesforce

Google Analytics

Job description

Marketing Manager Dmg Energy Events • Cape Town, Western Cape

dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than + visitors to our global portfolio of + exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment.

Job Description Summary

To design and deliver successful marketing campaigns for exhibitions, conferences, awards, and digital products in line with agreed KPIs.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Create and implement an integrated marketing strategy for the Mining portfolio (including exhibitor, conference, and visitor campaigns, as well as special events)
• Use the full marketing mix to promote the exhibition and workshops by the marketing strategy and overall business objectives
• Identify the target universe and key segments within the target universe
• Develop personas, value propositions, and messaging for each of the key segments
• Develop and deliver a Content Calendar through relevant channels (email marketing, social media, digital marketing, etc.)
• Work with the Event Director/ Marketing Director to manage marketing budgets, allocate resources, and monitor spending for optimal ROI.
• Copywrite and proof all marketing materials (in conjunction with Event Director/ Marketing Director if needed) in line with the content calendar and messaging.
• Ensure show websites are fully up to date with latest information in accordance to campaign cycle
• Strategic database build across various exhibitor and visitor profiles.
• Work with internal teams to ensure data governance and data management policies are adhered to
• Use all media tools such as social platforms, explore new marketing channels
• Analyse previous marketing campaigns and KPIs to execute targeted data/campaign selections
• Analyse and report trends over time and use these insights to build more effective campaigns
• Monitor campaign performance, produce relevant and timely reports and recommend changes to campaign execution based on data insights
• Monitor and adjust digital marketing activity based on performance metrics
• Use GA & Power BI (and other analytics dashboards if needed) to monitor & report campaign performance
• Envision and copywrite marketing materials in line with the content calendar and messaging.
• Coordinate the design and production of all marketing materials required to deliver the events.
• Support show teams with market research and collaterals needed to pitch and manage strategic partnerships at government and private sector levels.
• Collaborate with sales, content, and operation teams for aligned efforts.

Qualifications, Experience, & Skills

• Minimum 2-3 years' experience in exhibitions marketing is a must.
• Demonstrable experience in marketing together with the potential and attitude required to learn.
• Ability and willingness to travel for business and events.
• Experience with the following tools is a plus: Wordpress, Emarsys (email sending platform), Power BI, Sales Force, Google Analytics, social media business manager suites.
• A sense of aesthetics and a love for great copy and witty communication.
• Up to date with the latest trends and best practices in marketing and measurement.
• Excellent communication and project management skills, with the ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and design.
• Degree in Marketing or related field.

Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the criteria set out above for your application to be considered.

We do check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time.