Assistant Marketing Manager FTC (13 Months) - Mandarin Speaker (jr102617)

Assistant Marketing Manager

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We're proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our exhibitions and conferences.

If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Marketing Manager, who is Mandarin-speaking, to join the Design China project team, working closely on Design Shanghai, one of Asia's leading international design events.

This is a maternity cover role, ideal for a candidate with strong international marketing experience, excellent communication skills, and a solid understanding of exhibitions, design, or cultural events.

You will manage one full-time team member and 2 - 3 interns and play a key role in driving marketing activities in the lead-up to the show.

Key Responsibilities:

International PR & Media

• Lead overseas PR and media relations for the exhibition.
• Coordinate closely with appointed PR agencies.
• Build, maintain, and grow relationships with international media partners.

Sales Team Support

• Support the UK sales team with marketing materials and exhibitor promotion initiatives.
• Assist with exhibitor communications and promotional planning.

Exhibitor Marketing & Data Management

• Manage exhibitor promotion campaigns, including email/newsletter planning and execution.
• Support sales teams in collecting and organising exhibitor data.
• Maintain and develop marketing databases and reporting.

Social Media Management

• Oversee daily operations across all social media platforms.
• Plan content calendars and ensure consistent brand tone and messaging.

Branding & Creative Direction

• Manage and implement annual brand key visuals (KV).
• Ensure brand consistency across all marketing materials and channels.

Website & Digital Marketing

• Manage website updates, maintenance, and SEO optimisation.
• Ensure content accuracy and timely updates across all digital platforms.

Supplier & Cross-Regional Coordination

• Liaise with UK-based marketing suppliers and partners.
• Support communication and coordination between UK and China teams.

Team & Project Management

• Line-manage one full-time team member and 2 - 3 interns.
• Support campaign planning, timelines, and cross-team coordination.
• Provide onsite marketing support during the exhibition period.