Senior Marketing Executive

Senior Marketing Executive

Company Description

Tahaluf is rewriting the events playbook. Its purpose is transformational, its DNA digital, and its ambition unprecedented. Tahaluf is scaling to further increase its lead as the largest B2B Live and On Demand Events organiser in Saudi Arabia: by SQM, Attendance, Colleagues and Revenue. To scale at this pace requires impeccable local partners, and Tahaluf is proud to enjoy the support and partnership of several Government and Non-Government Organisations that are at the apex of Saudi’s B2B and B2C large scale events scene. In fact, our partners do not just support the expansion of live events in the Kingdom; they are also the partner of choice for heavyweights like Apple, Amazon and AliBaba. Join our ambitious and highly committed team, who are not afraid to push boundaries and disrupt the status quo. Be ready to be thrown in at the deep end, taking on large-scale projects from day one, under the guidance of a supportive leadership team who will encourage your personal development and offer you new opportunities.

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented, creative senior marketing executive with the ability to design and deliver an end-to-end marketing campaign for our events in Saudi. The individual will be digitally savvy, analytical and data oriented with a history of continuous improvement and learning from past campaign performance. Experience of marketing automation technologies would be an advantage. The candidate will also be ready to take the first step towards management in either managing or mentoring more junior members of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

PLANNING & CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT:

1. Work with show teams to plan product (largely B2B exhibitions) marketing campaigns to meet strategic objectives.
2. Build operational implementation plans and ensure adherence to deadlines (including Gantt charts, Time & Action Plans, Content Calendars, Budget Trackers).
3. Identify target media, associations, industry partners and social media influencers and determine how they fit within the integrated campaign.
4. Develop marketing budgets in line with plans and maintain budget trackers.
5. Appoint and manage external suppliers.
6. Work with internal teams and external agencies to deliver digital marketing, social media and PR in line with marketing plans to hit agreed KPI's.
7. Identify paid media requirements and negotiate media buy (either directly or through an agency).
8. Recommend website strategy to maximise relevant traffic and conversion.

ANALYSIS & INSIGHT:

1. Monitor campaign performance, produce relevant and timely reports and recommend changes to campaign execution based on data insights.
2. Share relevant insights with sales and event team to drive revenues or pursue new opportunities.
3. Analyse and report trends over time and use these insights to build more effective campaigns.
4. Work with data & insights specialists to capture relevant and timely data (onsite & post show surveys, registration forms, industry research etc).
5. Provide pre-agreed reports during and post campaign to monitor channel effectiveness and ROI.
6. Use recommended campaign analytics dashboards daily to monitor performance.

MARKETING EXECUTION:

1. Identify target universe and key segments within target universe.
2. Develop personas, value propositions and messaging for each of the key segments.
3. Send timely, relevant communications through full mix of channels and optimise the effectiveness of these channels.
4. Manage PR agency (internal or external) with input from event manager/event director.
5. Maintain active social media channels in line with market expectations, monitor engagement and maximise conversion.
6. Ensure all marketing collateral, email marketing, website content and digital marketing is thoroughly proofed, adheres to brand guidelines and agreed Tahaluf standards.

TEAM MANAGEMENT:

1. Work with one or more marketing executives to execute campaigns according to the agreed plan.
2. Provide guidance, feedback and inspiration to line reports/assisting team.
3. Ensure adoption and optimisation of marketing technology solutions, identify training needs and ensure line reports are technically proficient.

Qualifications

Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

1. 2-3 years as a Marketing Executive (specialist) or 1 year as a senior marketing executive.
2. Thorough understanding & experience of digital (PPC, SEO, online advertising) and direct marketing.
3. Strong copywriting skills.
4. Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Desirable:

1. Experience of using marketing automation technology (preferably Eloqua).
2. Experience of working with CMS platforms.
3. Events marketing experience is preferred.

Additional Information

Core Benefits:

1. Medical Insurance for individual and family.
2. Annual leave – 25 days.
3. Wellbeing Benefits.
4. Remote working on Sundays.

Local Relocation Package:

* Paid flight to Riyadh.