Marketing Manager, Events (REF 1242)
- South London
- Up to £60,000 DOE + Commission (£80,000 OTE)
Are you a strategic and creative marketing professional who thrives in the world of events? This is a brilliant opportunity to join a fast growing, energetic company that brings exhibitors and audiences together through bold, engaging trade shows.
As Marketing Manager, you’ll take the lead in creating and delivering smart, results driven campaigns that grow attendance, strengthen partnerships, and drive revenue. This is a varied and high impact role where you’ll have real influence over brand presence and event success.
What you’ll be doing:
- Shaping and delivering marketing strategies to increase both visitor footfall and exhibitor participation
- Running integrated, multi channel campaigns – from digital advertising and email to trade press, influencer partnerships, & more
- Trying out fresh ideas, including guerrilla marketing, forum engagement, blog content, and social media tactics.
- Building strategic partnerships with industry organisations to expand brand reach
- Working closely with the sales team to align marketing with exhibitor acquisition strategies
- Managing and curating digital content to maintain a strong and consistent message across all channels
- Representing the brand at industry events and trade shows, maximising exposure and opportunities
- Assisting the commercial team with exhibitor onboarding to ensure a smooth experience
- Gathering feedback and tracking metrics to improve visitor and exhibitor satisfaction
- Handling any issues around registrations, systems, and engagement on event day
- Contributing ideas to broader business development and market positioning strategies
What success looks like:
- Growth in visitor numbers and exhibitor bookings
- Increased event-driven revenue
- A better experience for all event attendees
- Clear, data-backed results from marketing efforts
About you:
- You’ve worked in event, trade show, or B2B marketing and are confident in your ability to drive results
- You enjoy analysing performance and using numbers to inform your decisions
- You bring creativity, adaptability, and a hands-on approach to everything you do
- You’re comfortable in a fast-moving, startup environment
- You’re open to regular travel and excited by the energy of in-person events
Skills & experience:
- A background in Marketing, Business, or a related area (degree is a plus, not a must).
- At least 3 years of marketing experience, ideally within events or B2B.
- Strong numeracy skills and a data-informed mindset.
- Great communication and project management abilities.
- A great team player!
Diversity & Inclusion: ILMJ values diversity, equality and inclusion and encourages applicants from all backgrounds and identities.
