Marketing Manager – Food & Hospitality Events
You will be responsible for bringing event strategies to life as a Marketing Manager for Australia's premier B2B food and hospitality event portfolio. Working closely with the Group Marketing Manager and Portfolio Director, you will deliver end-to-end campaigns for flagship food and hospitality trade shows, managing campaigns for a successful, established portfolio while driving visitor growth, buyer quality and exhibitor leads.
Key responsibilities
- Translate portfolio strategy into clear campaign plans, audience segmentation and activity that drives visitor growth, buyer quality and exhibitor leads
- Plan, execute and optimise multi-channel campaigns across email, digital advertising, SMS, content and partnerships
- Build a strong understanding of buyers, exhibitors and the food and hospitality industry using customer conversations, market insights and campaign data
- Own a consistent weekly flow of high-quality exhibitor leads while identifying and testing new lead sources
- Own campaign performance against agreed registration, attendance, audience quality and lead-generation targets
- Write compelling B2B marketing copy, shape campaign messaging and ensure creative delivers against objectives
- Build relationships with industry bodies, media partners and key influencers to grow event reach and engagement
- Use campaign and audience data to understand performance, make recommendations and continuously optimise results
- Work closely with Marketing Executives and Coordinators to deliver campaigns to a high standard, providing clear direction and mentorship
- Support the delivery and promotion of major events, ensuring marketing activity translates into results on the show floor
About you
- Minimum 7+ years' marketing experience; B2B exhibitions and/or event marketing experience is highly regarded
- Strong digital marketing knowledge and experience delivering multi-channel campaigns
- A commercial mindset, with the ability to turn data and insights into action
- Excellent copywriting skills and an eye for effective creative
- Experience managing stakeholders, partnerships and competing priorities
- Superior organisation skills and an eye for detail
- A solutions-focused mindset, with the confidence to make recommendations and take ownership of outcomes
- A proactive, collaborative approach and the confidence to lead while rolling up your sleeves
- Australian citizen or permanent resident, or hold full working rights in Australia
- Competitive salary package tailored to your experience level
- Genuine hybrid flexibility to support your work-life balance
- Be part of a vibrant, multicultural team that actively celebrates wins and invests heavily in internal career progression
- Access to comprehensive employee wellbeing programs and annual social calendar events
About us
National Media is one of Australia's fastest-growing companies and was recognised in the 2025 AFR Fast 100. We sit behind some of Australia's most influential exhibitions. Our culture is built on ownership, high standards, and entrepreneurial thinking. We move quickly, think commercially, and reward success.
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Marketing Manager – Food & Hospitality Events employer: National Media Pty Limited
National Media on the Gold Coast is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters creativity and collaboration in the dynamic field of B2B marketing. With a focus on employee growth, we provide ample opportunities for professional development and skill enhancement, ensuring that our team members thrive while working on exciting projects within the Architecture & Design industry. Enjoy the unique advantage of being part of a leading company in a stunning coastal location, where work-life balance is valued and innovation is at the forefront.
Contact Details:
National Media Pty Limited Recruitment Team
