Job Description
About us
dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 425,000 visitors to our global portfolio of 80 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.
The role: Marketing Executives support marketing activities for exhibitions and/or special events e.g. awards, and conferences, and work under the supervision of the Marketing Managers and Exhibition Directors.
This is a fixed-term contract for a six-month project and may be extended if required. Candidates should be present within the UAE with a valid residence visa.
Key Accountabilities:
- Support the Marketing Manager for various marketing campaigns and activities during the show cycle.
- Plan and execute creative multi-channel campaigns across various channels, including email marketing, social media, paid advertising and content marketing.
- Assisting with the coordination, design and production of all marketing collateral, including brochures, visitor promotional collateral, print advertisements, web banners/emails etc.
- Copywriting and proofing of all marketing materials in conjunction with the Marketing Manager.
- Ensuring all event websites are fully up to date with the latest information as per the show cycle.
- Ensuring brand consistency across all marketing materials.
- Data research for various events under the portfolio.
- Manage all sponsorship deliverables and coordinate with the relevant internal teams to make sure they are fulfilled as per the prescribed timelines.
- Initiate conversations and secure media partnerships with relevant media publications and associations.
- Manage the event social media calendar and liaise with the agency for content creation, creatives and schedule.
- Liaising and assisting in the production of the event post-show reports.
- Perform any other duties that are commensurate with the grade and areas of responsibility.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Minimum Qualifications and Knowledge: Educated with a university degree or equivalent
- Minimum Experience: 2-3 years in marketing, but not strictly in event marketing.
Job-Specific Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with and relate to all levels both within and outside the organization.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Copywriting.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Teamwork
- Ability to work under pressure
- Analytical skills
- Research skills
- Flexible and adaptable
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines
- Excellent organizational skills
- Ability to multitask
- Customer focused
Desirable:
- Related industry/event knowledge
- Experience working in marketing
- Arabic speaker, desired but not mandatory
