Marking Manager - Korean or Chinese language speaker
WHO WE ARE:
UKi Media & Events, part of Closerstill Media, is one of the world’s most respected organisers of specialist exhibitions and publishers of leading industry magazines.
For more than three decades, we’ve delivered authoritative content and market-defining events across the automotive, aerospace, transport and technology sectors.
Our brands are known for their innovation, global reach and deep industry relevance, and our teams pride themselves on creating high-value experiences for exhibitors, delegates, and readers alike.
Joining UKi means becoming part of a collaborative, fast-moving organisation that encourages creativity, commercial ambition and professional growth.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We’re looking for a talented and driven Marketing Manager to join our team, responsible for delivering innovative and high-impact marketing campaigns across a portfolio of leading trade exhibitions and publications. You’ll play a key role in shaping our marketing strategy, leading a small team, and collaborating across multiple departments to drive audience growth, engagement, and event success.
You’ll thrive in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects with confidence, creativity, and great attention to detail. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys both strategic thinking and hands-on delivery and who’s ready to make a real impact.
THE ROLE:
As Marketing Manager, you will:
Develop and implement effective marketing strategies and audience development plans for a portfolio of events and publications.
Oversee campaign execution across multiple channels, including email, digital, print, and social, ensuring all communications are on brand and on message.
Lead, support, and develop the marketing team, setting clear objectives and driving strong performance.
Manage marketing budgets effectively, ensuring maximum ROI.
Build and maintain key relationships with industry partners and media to strengthen brand visibility.
Collaborate closely with internal teams, Sales, Data, Web, Conference, and Editorial, to deliver integrated and impactful campaigns.
Analyse pre-registration and attendee data, reporting on results and identifying opportunities for improvement.
Manage the creative and design process for marketing materials.
Support on-site event activities, including visitor engagement, content capture, and live social media.
ABOUT YOU:
We’re looking for someone who brings both strategic vision and a hands-on approach to marketing. You’ll be a confident communicator with a strong commercial mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional campaigns.
You will have:
Strong team leadership skills with experience coaching and developing others.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Korean Mandarin/ (essential).
Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at pace.
A solid understanding of digital marketing principles, analytics, and platforms (including Google Analytics).
Proficiency with CRM systems, CMS platforms, social media scheduling tools, and email marketing software.
The ability to interpret data and turn insights into action.
Creative problem-solving skills and a flexible, adaptable attitude
CloserStill Media reserves the right to request a DBS or credit check should the role require it.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION:
CloserStill Media embrace diversity in all its forms and are committed to continuing to develop a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages collaboration and innovation.
We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment based on merit without attention to age, ethnicity, religion or beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, family or parental status or disability status.
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments at any stage, don't hesitate to get in touch with our HR team at hr@closerstillmedia.com.
- Locations
- Dorking
- Remote status
- Hybrid
Dorking
Awards
We have won more Awards than any other company in the Exhibition Industry.
We have achieved over 50 industry awards, including the coveted ‘Best Business Exhibition’ seven times, featured in The Sunday Times 100 Best Places to Work 3 times (2018. 2019 & 2020), been Voted by members of the Association of Exhibition Organisers as the ‘Most Respected Company’ in the exhibition Industry. Best Business Exhibition (x7), Best Marketing (x8) and Best Sales (x4) Best Launch or Brand Extension (x5). Adapting to digital during 2020, we also won 3 awards at the new Event Digital Awards.
About CloserStill Media
We are on a mission... To be the most dynamic global B2B events and communities business.
At our core, we have unwavering faith in our workforce. Our entrepreneurial and empowered teams are dedicated to perpetual evolution of their brands, shaping leading engagement in their respective industries. We firmly believe that great people are the architects of extraordinary events.
We are committed to Diversity & Inclusion and to making CloserStill Media a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace. We are a global and multicultural business and we strive to create a diverse and inclusive environment where our colleagues can grow and develop no matter who they are and where they work.
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