Job Summary

The Producer must be a top-notch communicator with exceptional relationship management skills, both with external and internal parties, and the ability to effectively attract senior-level executives to participate/speak at our events. The ideal candidate is a self-starter and strong project manager who is undaunted by constant multi-tasking, and possesses exceptional creativity and a devotion to deadlines. Motivation and the ability to work independently is a must to see the project through to the end.

The expectation is that the conference producer will produce eight to ten 2-day events per year. Please note the number of events may be decreased if the producer is managing several larger events with substantially higher revenues expectations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct in-depth, phone based interviews with senior executives to identify current market trends and challenges

• Prepare a strategic research questionnaire and conduct a substantial telephone research campaign independently

• Research new exhibition/event ideas and check for their suitability in the relevant market

• Identify the prospective exhibitor, visitor or conference delegate for the event, identify the industries for the visitor and potential job titles

• Collate background information for each new topic idea, including competitive or similar events

• Create compelling program agendas based on your research

• Identify and recruit of best-in-class speakers to address the audience, draft invitation letters, gain commitment and work with speakers on expectations on their engagement

• Write marketing summaries and sales copy

• Write and collaborate on all promotional material creation (except graphic art)

• Manage conferences on-site to meet delegates and presenters expectations

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Team Leader or Division Director.

Qualifications and Skills

• Superior phone research skills

• Strong communicator

• Project management skills - excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet multiple deadlines

• High energy and the ability to succeed amidst multiple deadlines

• Proficient with Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook