Conference Producer

Commerce Interact; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

International travel

Central London office

Career progression

Job summary

Commerce Interact in Central London is seeking a Conference Producer with 12+ months experience to join a rapidly growing team offering above market earnings and progression potential. You will conduct in-depth industry research, develop agendas, secure leading speakers and manage sponsorship opportunities.

Travel internationally with the Event Manager to deliver a high-caliber portfolio of B2B conferences.

Qualifications

• 12+ months conference production experience; has run at least 5 of own B2B conferences
• Structured approach to research, agenda development and speaker confirmation
• Strong topic identification and agenda development skills
• Track record of identifying and securing market-leading presenters
• Strong research, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Developed copywriting skills
• Ability to write clear, targeted sales and marketing briefs
• Good understanding of the industry sectors you have worked in
• Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial drive
• Articulate, personable and a positive approach to work
• Strong academic background (1st or 2.1 degree)
• Minimum ABB at A Level and 10+ GCSEs A*-B

Responsibilities

• Conduct thorough industry research to develop market-leading agendas
• Carry out in-depth telephone research with senior industry professionals
• Identify and secure senior-level presenters who are leaders in their field
• Develop networks within the industry sectors you oversee
• Understand buyer-supplier dynamics to maximise sponsorship potential
• Maintain a database of senior executives and industry contacts
• Write and present clear, targeted delegate sales and marketing briefs
• Collaborate with Marketing, Delegate and Sponsorship teams to deliver the event portfolio
• Travel internationally with the Event Manager and Sales Manager to manage your events agenda

Skills

Conference production

Research

Speaker coordination

Copywriting

Communication

Business acumen

Problem solving

Networking

Education

1st or 2.1 degree

ABB at A Level

10+ GCSEs A*-B

Tools

Research tools

Job description

Central London We have an exciting opportunity for a Conference Producer with 12+ months experience to join a rapidly growing team with above market earnings and progression potential.

Central London We have an exciting opportunity for a Conference Producer with 12+ months experience to join a rapidly growing team with above market earnings and progression potential.

You Will Have

• 12+ months conference production experience and will have already run at least 5 of your own successful B2B conferences
• A structured approach to research, agenda development and speaker confirmation
• Strong topic identification and agenda development skills
• A track record of identifying and securing market leading presenters
• Strong research, analytical and problem solving skills
• Developed copywriting skills
• The ability to write clear, targeted sales and marketing briefs
• A good understanding of the industry sectors you have worked in
• Strong business acumen and entrepreneurial drive
• Articulate, personable and a positive approach to work
• A strong academic background (1st or 2.1 degree)
• Minimum of ABB at A Level and 10+ GCSEs A*-B

Responsibilities

• Thorough industry research into key trends and topics to develop market leading, commercially successful agendas
• Carry out in-depth telephone research with senior industry professionals
• Identify and secure senior-level presenters who are at the forefront of innovation and achievement
• Develop effective networks and relationships within the industry sectors you are responsible for
• Develop a strong understanding of the buyer-supplier landscape in your sector to maximise each event’s sponsorship potential
• Develop and maintain a thorough database of senior industry executives and the media, trade bodies and competitors in your markets
• Write and present clear, targeted delegate sales and marketing briefs
• Liaise with the Marketing, Delegate and Sponsorship Sales teams to enable successful delivery of your event portfolio
• Travel internationally with the Event Manager and Sales Manager to manage the agenda for your own events

Salary & Benefits

• Full day-to-day support, training and career development
• Competitive salary + profit share + international travel
• Progression: Senior Conference Producer and Conference Director
• Fully expensed international travel to attend events
• A professional, sociable work environment
• Central London Office

This is an exciting opportunity to work for a meritocratic company that supports hard working, high achieving individuals to make the most of their potential.