Conference Portfolio Manager

Media Search Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Media Search Inc. is seeking a commercially focused Producer for an exciting opportunity in the Beauty & Personal Care sector. This role involves researching market trends, writing compelling conference programs, and securing senior-level speakers for a high-energy executive conference. As a key player, you will manage projects collaboratively across departments including marketing, ensuring successful engagement with decision makers and sponsors. Your ability to articulate the portfolio's industry relevance is essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct thorough market research including interviews.
• Experience in writing commercially viable conference programs.
• Strong skills in sourcing and securing speakers from the industry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct desk research and interviews with industry practitioners.
• Write and direct the focus of the conference agenda.
• Source and secure leading industry speakers.
• Manage projects across departments and coordinate marketing efforts.

Skills

Desk research

Networking

Project management

Content development

Commercial acumen

Job description

My client is looking for a commercially focused, research led producer with an interest in the Beauty & Personal Care to take on an exciting, growth portfolio, playing a central role in shaping and delivering the event. This is a high energy, executive-level conference bringing together CEOs, operators, investors, and brands driving the future of the beauty and personal care world. As Producer, you will take ownership of researching the market, identifying key trends, securing senior-level speakers, and building compelling, commercially relevant agendas that attract decision makers and sponsors.

Your Skills and Attributes

• Conduct desk research, telephone interviews and face-to-face meetings with leading market practitioners. Be able to articulate and demonstrate how the portfolio serves the industry.
• Write commercially viable conference programmes, determining the focus of the event and each talk whilst leading the overall direction of the portfolio (both in content and commercial sense).
• Source and secure leading speakers from the industry, utilising well-developed and productive networks across the portfolio so that you are recognisable in the industry that you serve.
• Project manage the portfolio with other departments, including working with marketing to ensure that the correct market segments are reached, and agreeing on sales plan with sponsorship.