Finance Officer

ITP Media Group (ITP) is one of the largest media companies in the Middle East, with a portfolio of more than 80 brands. The company delivers quality up to date content to its readers, viewers, delegates and guests through digital, print, events, awards, video content, social media platforms and social media influencers. These brands include major international and regional names such as Time Out, Arabian Business, Harper s Bazaar, Construction Week, Esquire and GQ.

ITP Media Group is looking for a dynamic, tenacious Marketing and Events Manager to lead the execution of its stable of B2B events for some of the company s marquee titles including Construction Week, Oil & Gas Middle East and Aviation Business. An experienced events professional, you will be well versed in managing demanding clients and stakeholders, while also keeping a tight rein on suppliers and budget management. You will have a passion for big ideas and creative executions, along with a keen understanding that overall success often lies in paying attention to the small details. Knowledge in events marketing to complement a well thought out events plan is a must, as is experience and ability to manage sales campaigns and deliver to challenging targets for awards nominations and table sales.

Requirements

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Marketing & Events Manager will primarily be responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Working with the Director of Awards & Marketing across the B2B portfolio of awards and networking events
  
• Offer support to the group s conference division and recognize cross over marketing opportunities between the events
  
• Power the continued innovation of our awards portfolio an innate sense of creativity and a hunger for new executions is a must for this role
  
• Develop an annual calendar and plans for the delivery of the group s portfolio of events, and provide ongoing reporting
  
• Ensure budgets are agreed and set at the planning stage, and ensure all events are delivered within budget
  
• Create and coordinate detailed multi-channel marketing campaigns with the Marketing Manager, to support key pillars of each event
  
• Create and maintain event websites where required to act as a knowledge hub and nomination portal for events, in collaboration with the department Marketing Manager
  
• End-to-end management of events across a broad spectrum of scales, from industry-facing gala dinners seating 1,000 people to intimate round tables and networking events
  
• Cost tracking, procurement and project plans, ensuring all stakeholders are clear on an event s objectives and metrics for success
  
• Manage internal and external clients, as well as event partners and sponsors.
  
• Build and manage a network of suppliers across verticals including AV, build and fabrication, furnishing, fit-out and entertainment
  
• Ensure events are delivered to a high standard, and in accordance with the department s brand guidelines, goals and objectives
  
• Identify new IPs and event formats that will work across our brands, and work with the Director of Awards & Marketing and the Deputy Managing Director to bring your ideas to life in a way that works for our audience and our business objectives
  
• Have your finger on the pulse constantly identifying the next big thing across the events sector, new guest experiences, and using that knowledge to elevate and enhance ITP Media Group s event offering.
  

Technical Competencies

• Bachelor s Degree in marketing or event management, or 5 years equivalent work experience in a related field
  
• Industry knowledge of building and managing awards programmes, gala dinners and experiential marketing
  
• Proven event planning and delivery experience
  
• Event management
  
• Event marketing
  
• Project management
  
• Budget management
  
• Team management
  
• Supplier management
  
• Client management
  
• Ticketing and table sales
  
• Experiential, digital and social media marketing
  

Behavioural Competencies

• Accountability
  
• Adaptability
  
• Attention to detail
  
• Collaboration
  
• Communication
  
• Creativity
  
• Decision making
  
• Initiative
  
• Planning and prioritization
  
• Proactivity in reporting
  
• Problem solving
  
• Professionalism
  
• Relationship management
  
• Teamwork
  

PERSON REQUIREMENTS

• A demonstrable passion for and excellent knowledge of event management and execution
  
• Equally excited by large- and small-scale projects and events
  
• Demonstrated desire to build a great business
  
• Highest standard of accuracy and attention to detail
  
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritize accordingly
  
• Experience managing external suppliers and demanding clients
  
• The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines under pressure
  
• A strong industry reputation
  
• Flexibility and a professional approach at all times
  
• The ability to self-supervise in order to meet deadlines
  
• Ability to work in and contribute to a fun and dynamic team-based environment
  
• Targets focussed and driven to produce cost effective excellence in events
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree preferred in events management related field
  
• Must have a minimum of five years experience working in events
  

EXPERIENCE

• Previous experience leading B2B or consumer events at large scale
  
• Previous experience leading B2B or consumer events at small scale
  
• Previous experience managing suppliers
  
• Previous experience managing clients
  
• Previous experience managing / running event budget
  
• Previous experience managing a team
  

Benefits