Events and Marketing Manager

We are Alter Domus. Meaning “The Other House” in Latin, Alter Domus is proud to be home to 85% of the top 30 asset managers in the alternatives industry, and more than 5,000 professionals across 23 countries. With a deep understanding of what it takes to succeed in alternatives, we believe in being different. Invest yourself in the alternative, and join an organization where you progress on merit, where you can speak openly with whoever you are speaking to, and where you will be supported along whichever path you choose to take.

We are looking for a commercially focussed Events and Marketing Manager who can significantly enhance the delivery of our third-party conference participation alongside the development and delivery of our own client events. As part of the wider global marketing team and reporting to a Senior Manager, we are looking for a team player who has a strong understanding of planning conference participation, liaising with conference organizers, as well as experience in delivering high-end events in major European cities. Based in London, this role will involve some European travel to support our sales teams at conferences as well as oversee delivery of our own events. You will work closely with our European sales team and leadership to define our European conference and events programme, execute against it, and track commercial return on investment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop a pan-sectoral private markets-focused, EMEA conference strategy and implementation plan that includes managing the budget, liaising with conference delegates and organizers as well as tracking activity via Salesforce.
• Design and deliver a roster of UK and European events that meet commercial objectives, and the standards expected by Alter Domus stakeholders, clients, prospects and business feeders.
• Optimize the tracking and reporting of conference activities through Salesforce including the number of commercial opportunities, contacts and leads created as well as tracking them through the commercial sales funnel.
• Work with the wider marketing team to develop content (particularly for social use) that promotes our participation at conferences, cements our position as an industry thought leader and showcases our subject-matter experts.
• Manage conference and events budgets to ensure compliance and value for money without compromising on quality.
• You will have experience executing against a portfolio of conferences and events simultaneously, juggling the complexity of event logistics and executive event creation alongside budget and Salesforce tracking to ensure our return on investment is accurately tracked.
• You will be comfortable acting as “front of house” to greet guests and support our sales teams onsite at events and conferences.

PROFILE

• You will have 4-5 years of experience of event planning within the B2B space, preferably within financial services.
• You will have exceptional project management skills with the ability to pivot from near to long-term planning.
• You will have the ability to set clear directions and expectations for the Alter Domus delegates as well as freelancers, venues and vendors as needed.
• You will have an attention to detail and an ability to troubleshoot and think on your feet.
• You will have strong writing and communication skills.
• You will have a high degree of personal autonomy.
• You will have strong stakeholder management skills and ability to work in a cross-functional team with many different role types, including senior leadership.
• You will possess a collaborative mindset, positive attitude and a can-do approach to delivery.
• Conversational French an advantage.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• We are committed to supporting your development, advancing your career, and providing benefits that matter to you.
• Our industry-leading Alter Domus Academy offers six learning zones for every stage of your career, with resources tailored to your ambitions and resources from LinkedIn Learning.
• Our global benefits also include: Support for professional accreditations such as ACCA and study leave.
• Flexible arrangements, generous holidays, birthday leave.
• Continuous mentoring along your career progression.
• Active sports, events and social committees across our offices.
• Support with mental, physical, emotional and financial support 24/7 from our Employee Assistance Program.
• The opportunity to invest in our growth and success through our Employee Share Plan.

Equity in every sense of the word

We are in the business of equity, in every sense of the word. For us, this means taking action to ensure every colleague has equal opportunity, valuing every voice and experience across our organisation, maintaining an inclusive culture where you can bring your whole self to work, and making Alter Domus a workplace where everyone feels they belong. We celebrate our differences, and understand that our success relies on diverse perspectives and experiences, working towards shared goals and a common purpose. Thanks to the work of our Group DE&I Committee and network of DE&I Champions, we empower all of our people to be truly invested in the alternative. We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruiting and onboarding process. Please contact our hiring team if you require any accommodations to make our recruitment process more accessible for you.