Conference Producer

Job Description

We are looking for a Conference Producer to join the team who can demonstrate they have their finger on the pulse of our fast-paced and ever-changing industry. The successful candidate will be confident in speaking to expert speakers from all over the world and selling the unique opportunity to showcase their knowledge and expertise at our event. With meticulous organizational skills, you will be responsible for managing the speakers and order of show on-site at the event.

Key Responsibilities

Conference Production

1. Produce high level industry relevant conference programmes.
2. Liaise with key professionals/institutions and companies in the production of conference programmes.
3. Engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance.
4. Ensure the speaker database is updated in order to provide current and accurate speaker lists and files for event management to follow up.
5. Prepare and communicate creative brief documents to the Marketing team.
6. Prepare and lead telesales briefs and set follow up meetings to track progress.
7. Ensure all CME/CPD application forms and supporting documentation are completed online within deadlines.
8. Assist in the provision of leads to the sponsorship team and attend sales meetings as appropriate.
9. Conduct a post-show analysis of the event including job title analysis.

Market Research and Industry Networks

1. Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market.
2. Develop new conference ideas and programme content through meetings and tele-research with key experts.
3. Collaborate with the Director and other sales team members to generate ideas for enhancing the conference portfolio, ideally recommending at least 2 new conference tracks per existing event.
4. Identify key opinion leaders/institutions and companies related to the event.
5. Maintain existing and build new relationships to develop a conference with topics and speakers.
6. Look at additional add-ons and other ways of attracting more delegates i.e. workshops, poster sessions, partnering with associations etc.

Speaker & Delegate Liaison

1. Liaise and network with speakers, exhibitors and delegates on-site, in order to maintain customer service standards, resolve queries and gain feedback.
2. Assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event, which may require longer working hours.

Qualifications

Minimum Education Level

Educated to degree level or equivalent.

Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

1. Minimum two years experience in conference production.
2. Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English to both individuals and groups.
3. Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
4. Commercial awareness.
5. Research based role.
6. Copywriting skills.
7. Brand and market awareness.

Desirable

1. Technical background.
2. Related industry/event knowledge.

Additional Information

Qualifications

1. Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience.
2. Significant & successful experience in Commercial Awareness.
3. Strong interpersonal skills.
4. Strong communicator.
5. Numerate with strong attention to detail and ability to work with a conference team.

If you have a passion for web development and a drive to create exceptional online experiences, we would love to hear from you!

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