Events & Conferences, Regional Marketing Specialist, Full Time

About The Role:
Grade Level (for internal use):

09Office Location: Abuja, Nigeria

The role: Reporting to the Senior Manager, Events Marketing (EMEA), the Regional Marketing Specialist, Events & Conferences, EMEA will be responsible for the marketing campaigns and delivery of a range of events in the EMEA region, varying in size.

You will plan and manage end to end prospecting and client focused events, including event operations and logistics, stakeholder management and onsite delivery. The role requires close collaboration with senior stakeholders within the business including sales along with our experts across various functions within the division. You will also create and deploy comprehensive marketing plans to promote and attract delegates to both our free events and paid conferences.

The Team: The EMEA regional events marketing team is responsible for the planning and execution of various marketing led events and conferences to create an exceptional customer experience and drive revenue and engagement for the wider business. Events are a core means of connecting with our customers and prospective clients across the EMEA region, and we work closely with all business lines within the division to achieve our goals and business priorities.

• Responsibilities:  

• End to end management of marketing led events; including venue sourcing and liaison, agenda development, delegate acquisition and onsite delivery where required
• End to end management of 3rd party events; including negotiating with 3rd party event organizer, speaker allocation, booth development and set up, meeting room development and set up and onsite delivery where required
• Develop and implement comprehensive marketing plans for free events and conferences including, email, website optimization, customer data platforms, search engines, telemarketing and social media marketing across multiple systems.
• Work closely with our sales teams and other functions within the business to deliver events and audience acquisition campaigns that reflect the business and client needs
• Work with the Creative team and external agencies to create and maintain compelling marketing collateral; email copy, landing pages, onsite branding assets, online conference registrations, manage search engine marketing and social networking media initiatives; analyze web site user activity reports on a regular basis.
• Ensure stakeholders are well informed throughout the event cycle through reporting including analysis of campaign tactics and financial reporting where required

Required Qualifications:  

• ​We welcome applications from citizens of Nigeria and citizens of other ECOWAS member states; selection is subject to verification of citizenship and work eligibility.
• Ideally 3+ years experience in managing multiple marketing campaigns and events concurrently while clearly communicating timelines and expectations.
• Fluency in French is preferred, but not essential.
• A bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field is preferred, with proven experience in event marketing with operations or production.
• Proven experience in delivering events from inception to onsite execution, with the ability to create audience acquisition strategies using various marketing tactics.
• A successful track record of delegate acquisition marketing campaigns, with responsibility for performance and the ability to adjust strategies to meet attendance and financial goals is necessary.
• Experience with CRMs such as Marketo is preferred, including proficiency in building emails, landing pages, target audiences, and program flows for digital marketing campaigns.
• A positive, customer-focused attitude and motivation to manage multiple events simultaneously are crucial.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational abilities are essential, along with the capability to analyze market trends to develop effective marketing plans.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement and negotiation, coupled with strong communication skills and confidence in leading discussions, is essential.

Please be advised that our company will verify all information included in your resume and application via a formal background check verification process in accordance with applicable law. Providing false or misleading information may mean that we cannot accept you as a candidate or may lead to termination of future employment.

About S&P Global Energy
At S&P Global Energy, our comprehensive view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make superior decisions and create long-term, sustainable value. Our four core capabilities are: Platts for news and pricing; CERA for research and advisory; Horizons for energy expansion and sustainability solutions; and Events for industry collaboration.

S&P Global Energy is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise, and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape. Learn more at www.spglobal.com/energy.

What’s In It For You?

Our Mission:

Advancing Essential Intelligence.

Our People:

We’re more than 35,000 strong worldwide—so we’re able to understand nuances while having a broad perspective. Our team is driven by curiosity and a shared belief that Essential Intelligence can help build a more prosperous future for us all.From finding new ways to measure sustainability to analyzing energy transition across the supply chain to building workflow solutions that make it easy to tap into insight and apply it. We are changing the way people see things and empowering them to make an impact on the world we live in. We’re committed to a more equitable future and to helping our customers find new, sustainable ways of doing business. Join us and help create the critical insights that truly make a difference.

Our Values:

Integrity, Discovery, Partnership

Throughout our history, the world’s leading organizations have relied on us for the Essential Intelligence they need to make confident decisions about the road ahead. We start with a foundation of integrity in all we do, bring a spirit of discovery to our work, and collaborate in close partnership with each other and our customers to achieve shared goals.

Benefits:

We take care of you, so you can take care of business. We care about our people. That’s why we provide everything you—and your career—need to thrive at S&P Global.

Our benefits include: 

• Health & Wellness: Health care coverage designed for the mind and body.
• Flexible Downtime: Generous time off helps keep you energized for your time on.
• Continuous Learning: Access a wealth of resources to grow your career and learn valuable new skills.
• Invest in Your Future: Secure your financial future through competitive pay, retirement planning, a continuing education program with a company-matched student loan contribution, and financial wellness programs.
• Family Friendly Perks: It’s not just about you. S&P Global has perks for your partners and little ones, too, with some best-in class benefits for families.
• Beyond the Basics: From retail discounts to referral incentive awards—small perks can make a big difference.