Marketing Manager

Marketing Manager – Sporting Exhibitions

Guildford – Hybrid

£45k + Bonus

About the Company

Ark is recruiting for a leading international events organisation, delivering an exciting portfolio of large-scale sporting exhibitions and consumer events across the UK and internationally.

They’re now seeking an experienced Senior Marketing Manager to lead the marketing strategy for a new portfolio of B2C sporting exhibitions in the Middle East. This is a fantastic opportunity for a creative and commercially minded marketing professional to take ownership of campaigns that build awareness, grow audiences and ultimately drive attendance across multiple events.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute the marketing strategy across a portfolio of B2C sporting exhibitions.
• Manage marketing budgets and ensure campaigns are delivered effectively.
• Drive data growth and audience development across the events.
• Manage and support junior members of the marketing team and external agencies.
• Develop and maintain partnerships to support event marketing and audience growth.
• Develop and manage event ambassador programmes.
• Develop and deliver PR strategies around each event.
• Deliver exhibitor marketing campaigns to support event partners.
• Develop and manage both digital and traditional advertising campaigns.
• Manage social media campaigns and e-marketing communications.
• Oversee website content and maintenance alongside the wider team.
• Work closely with Event Managers and Event Directors to shape communications and maximise event attendance.
• Manage multiple campaigns, deadlines and targets across the event portfolio.

About You

We’re looking for a creative, organised and proactive marketing professional who thrives in a fast-paced events environment. You’ll bring:

• 5+ years’ experience across marketing and events.
• Proven experience developing and delivering successful marketing campaigns.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience managing budgets, agencies and junior team members.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A creative mindset with strong attention to detail.
• A proactive, self-motivated and commercially aware approach.
• Experience marketing within the Middle East would be highly desirable.
• An interest in any sport, fitness, running or the outdoors would be a bonus.

What’s on Offer

• £45k base salary + bonus.
• Hybrid working with a minimum of 3 days per week in the Guildford office.
• The opportunity to lead marketing for an exciting international sporting event portfolio.
• The chance to work across multiple consumer-focused events and audiences.
• A collaborative and creative events environment.

Sound like your next move? Then apply now or get in touch with Hayley at Ark Recruitment for more information Hayley@ark-recruitment.com .