Event Marketing Manager, APAC
Shanghai
Field Sales – Field Sales - China /
Full-Time /
On-site
Get to know us
Ideals is a global B2B SaaS product company recognized as the most highly rated and customer-centric brand in the secure business collaboration market. Trusted by over 2,000,000 users from 175,000 companies globally, we are on a mission to create more prosperity in the world by accelerating high-stakes business decisions. We achieve this by delivering extremely intuitive and robust software products that help people make impactful decisions with less stress, higher quality, and shorter hours. Our key products include:
Ideals Virtual Data Room (VDR): A secure, cloud-based platform for sharing confidential documents during due diligence, fundraising, M&A, legal transactions, and other business-critical workflows.
The role
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Event Marketing Manager based in Shanghai to lead our event strategy across the APAC region and expand our market presence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for end-to-end planning and execution of high-impact events - both virtual and in-person - designed to elevate brand awareness, foster customer engagement, generate qualified leads, and drive revenue growth.
In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to ensure seamless event execution, aligning with our demand generation and lead acquisition strategy. Your expertise will be critical in crafting tailored event experiences for the financial services sector, including investment banking, private equity, M&A, and corporate finance.
What you will do
- Design and lead event strategies tailored to financial audiences, including bankers, investors, and legal advisors
- Plan and execute exclusive, high-impact events for C-level finance professionals and dealmakers.
- Secure industry-relevant speakers to position our brand as a trusted authority in dealmaking
- Drive targeted attendee acquisition to attract potential clients and strategic partners
- Facilitate networking opportunities such as roundtables and 1:1 meetings that generate business leads
- Host webinars and hybrid events that address key topics in M&A, compliance, and dealmaking
- Leverage the M&A Community platform to grow our reach and visibility among finance professionals
- Track event success through qualified leads, engagement, and pipeline impact, using data to optimize future events
- Build industry relationships by attending top finance events and partnering with banks, associations, and advisors
What you bring
- 5+ years of experience in event management, PR, or communications, with at least 2+ years focused on financial services (investment banking, private equity, asset management, or fintech)
- Proven track record in event marketing, community engagement, or customer-facing roles within the financial sector
- Working knowledge of deal workflows, due diligence processes, and compliance standards in financial transactions
- Strong project management skills with the ability to execute high-impact events under tight deadlines and crisis-resolution skills
- Proven track record in B2B event planning, including webinars, conferences, and executive briefings
- Experience with virtual event platforms and CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot)
- Exceptional communication and ability to engage C-level finance professionals
- Fluent Chinese (Mandarin) and English (C1 level and above)
What we offer
We highly value our people, so we will empower you with all the resources and support to help you reach your full potential.
For your best work
• Home workplace budget (up to 1,000 USD)
• Co-working expense coverage
• Individual IT budget for extra equipment (up to 1,000 USD)
• Top-tier tech and AI-powered tools
For your growth
• Access to Ideals Academy with numerous courses
• Investment in external learning and development activities
• Guidance in Personal Development Plan creation
• Professional literature and subscriptions coverage
• Support of your passion as a speaker or writer
• Internal talent mobility opportunities
For your well-being
• Tailored Wellness Package for your physical and mental health (up to 15,000 RMB per year)
• 'Five Insurances and One Fund' contributions (五险一金)
• Funding for sports competitions
• 20 business days of paid time off per year
• Unlimited health-related time-off
Extra perks
• Team-building offline and online events
• Budget for local gatherings in global locations
• Generous internal referral program
Our culture
Commitment, Excellence, Collaboration, Trust and Care are core values to the Ideals team. For us, these are the principles that every Idealer lives and breathes. We are on the lookout for like-minded individuals who share our values. By doing so, we create a team where talents feel at ease and work to the best of their abilities.
Ideals is an equal opportunity employer
Ideals is made up of people from a wide variety of backgrounds and lifestyles. We embrace diversity and invite applications from people from all walks of life. We don’t discriminate against employees or applicants based on gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, age, national origin, or citizenship.
