Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-tobe-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

Job Description

This role is based in our Amsterdam, Netherlands Office

As the Audience Development Manager, you’ll play a key role in growing and engaging our digital audiences. You’ll design and implement plans to expand our reach and strengthen audience interactions across digital platforms. This hands-on role combines analytical thinking with creative execution, managing campaigns that use segmentation, email, PPC, and SEO to deliver measurable results. Leading a team of two, you’ll coordinate efforts to meet audience growth targets and enhance our digital presence.

This role is perfect for a proactive, self-motivated individual with a dynamic personality and a passion for delivering results. Reporting to the Head of Digital Marketing Products, you’ll collaborate with stakeholders across Digital Sales, Content, Digital, and Marketing teams. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Key Responsibilities

Grow and Engage Audiences

Develop and implement creative tactics like webinars, newsletters, gated content downloads, and website traffic initiatives to expand our digital audience.

Analyze Data for Growth Opportunities

Use analytics to identify new growth prospects and optimize campaigns for better performance.

Manage Paid Search and SEO

Oversee PPC and SEO efforts to drive traffic to media and directory websites and attract new audiences.

Create and Execute Campaigns

Develop engaging content and manage campaigns from start to finish, growing our audience and driving engagement.

Optimize Websites

Maintain and improve directory and product websites, such as webinar pages, to boost traffic and conversion rates.

Segment and Target Audiences

Build and refine targeted audience segments for personalized engagement and long-term retention.

Collaborate Across Teams

Work with internal teams and external partners to ensure campaign consistency and effectiveness.

Monitor and Optimize Campaigns

Track performance metrics and continuously improve efforts based on insights.

Lead and Develop Your Team

Manage a small marketing team, fostering collaboration, learning, and high performance.

Qualifications

You Are:

Proactive and Agile: A self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment and embraces experimental approaches.
Data-Driven: Skilled at analyzing data and presenting actionable insights.
Confident Communicator: Comfortable presenting ideas and solutions to large teams, including senior management.
Collaborative: A great communicator who actively seeks information and builds strong relationships.
Organized and Detail-Oriented: Capable of managing projects from conception to completion with precision.

Skills Required

Experience

3 to 5 years of digital marketing experience (PPC and SEO), with a focus on audience development and campaign management.

Education

Degree in marketing, advertising, communications, or a related field preferred.

Team Management

Proven experience in managing and developing high-performing teams.

Hands-On Approach & Project Management

Strong ability to actively manage campaigns and initiatives, demonstrating hands-on execution and excellent project management skills.

International Experience

Familiarity with working in an international, matrix organization.

Attention to Detail

Accuracy and meticulousness in all aspects of work.

Hard Skills

Strong understanding of digital marketing channels, including SEO best practices, social media, PPC, email marketing, content marketing, and their metrics.
Experience managing external agencies and executing cross-channel campaigns effectively.
Proven experience with marketing automation and project management tools, preferably Eloqua and Monday.com.
Previous experience with data segmentation tools (Treasure Data), CMS systems (Adobe Experience Manager or Smart Connection Media), web analytics (Google Analytics, Google Tag Manager), and A/B testing is desired.
Experience in design tools (Photoshop, InDesign, Figma, Canva, Turtl) is desired.
Strong analytical skills, with a track record of leveraging data to drive marketing strategies and campaigns.
High proficiency in English is essential.

Why Join Us?

At Informa, we believe in thinking big and acting small. You’ll have the opportunity to make a real impact, working in a collaborative environment that values creativity, innovation, and results. If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you!

Additional Information

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at an Informa event – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks
Broader impact: take up to 4 days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves
Time out: 24 days annual leave, plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year.
Get three for one: A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
Stay well: Use FiscFree to purchase a gym subscription or a new bike with tax benefits.
Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, fully-funded disability insurance, access to health apps and more
Monthly commuting and travel costs and reimbursed based on your distance between your home and the office.
Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes
As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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Digital Marketing Manager/ Audience Development Manager