Marketing Analyst

RELX (ReedExhibitions) Open · verified Sep 10, 2026

Johannesburg Full-time Mid-level Marketing Analytics

Mid-level Marketing Analytics role at RELX (ReedExhibitions). Johannesburg · full-time.

Role brief

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What you'll do

Shape portfolio growth, quality, revenue, and sustainability while delivering results within budget
Work with the Portfolio Director and wider team to coordinate show delivery and portfolio contribution
Track NPS results and improve performance against global strategy and target levels
Set the creative direction across event collateral, digital design, websites, social media, and feature areas
Build media partnerships, support sponsor acquisition, and run trade marketing and PR initiatives

What you bring

Experience creating and delivering integrated marketing and PR plans
Knowledge of event marketing, audience growth, and brand positioning
Budget management skills, including finding savings without weakening campaign results
Experience directing creative work across digital and physical channels
Strong collaboration, measurement, project management, communication, and relationship-building skills

Who this fits

You’ll suit a mid-level marketing analytics role focused on events, audience development, creative direction, sponsorship, and measurable performance. The job is based in Johannesburg and offers flexible working hours. You’ll collaborate with marketing, sales, operations, sponsorship, leadership, and the Portfolio Director.

From the employer

Are you passionate about creating impactful marketing strategies that drive audience growth, brand engagement, and measurable event success?
Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where creativity, commercial thinking, and collaboration come together to deliver exceptional experiences?

About our Team

RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity, and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.

About the Role

As a Marketing Analyst, you will play a key role in driving the strategic development, growth, quality, and sustainability of the event portfolio. Working closely with the Portfolio Director and cross-functional teams, you will lead integrated marketing, creative, sponsorship, and trade marketing initiatives that enhance audience engagement, improve event performance, and deliver measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

- Drive the portfolio’s strategic development, quality, revenue, and sustainability by achieving targeted results within budget and delivering growth.
- Partner with the Portfolio Director and team to manage show delivery and ensure optimum portfolio contribution.
- Monitor and improve NPS performance, ensuring scores align with global strategy and exceed target levels.
- Provide oversight of the creative direction for the portfolio across collateral, digital design, websites, social media, feature areas, and event look and feel.
- Lead and guide design resources to execute the creative vision and strategy.
- Ensure all marketing deliverables within sponsorship agreements are measurable, achievable, approved, and successfully delivered.
- Build, manage, and grow media partnership relationships while supporting sponsor acquisition opportunities.
- Develop and implement comprehensive trade marketing and PR strategies, leveraging new platforms, channels, and communication opportunities to reach target audiences.

Requirements

- Experience developing and executing integrated marketing and PR strategies.
- Strong understanding of event marketing, audience development, and brand positioning.
- Ability to manage budgets effectively while identifying cost-saving opportunities without compromising campaign performance.
- Experience overseeing creative direction across digital and physical marketing channels.
- Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across marketing, sales, operations, sponsorship, and leadership teams.
- Ability to evaluate marketing effectiveness through measurable outcomes and performance indicators.
- Strong project management and organizational skills with attention to detail.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and problem-solving capabilities.

Work in a Way That Works for You

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working Pattern

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive.

About the Business

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit http://www.rxglobal.com.

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