Full-Time Senior Conference Producer
Job Description
The company
We are a young and passionate team successfully connecting the world of HR and Technology. HR Tech Europe has become Europe’s leading HR Community and Trade Event within 3 years. Our growing team of champions are from: Hungary, Cyprus, Poland, Ireland, Russia, Moldova, United Kingdom, Romania, Australia, Philippines, India and Thailand!
RESPONSIBILITIES
Research and write content of conferencing programmes
Identify and with recommendation of colleagues, thought leaders etc. contact potential speakers, mainly by phone and e-mail, and recruiting them onto the programme.
Ensuring timely and pragmatic content that delivers on the business intelligence expectations of our customers
Negotiate speaker fees and expenses and stay within the guidelines set down on the event targets
Create and drive the strategy for sponsorship, marketing and delegate sales
Ensure profitability of the event through effective project management
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Programme development
Perform detailed desk and phone research; and compile research information
Develop and write the content for a market-driven conference program
Conduct market research to select, invite and secure high-level speakers to cover all the sessions in the program
Generate new topic ideas for future events and develop ideas for highly profitable add-on days
Sponsorship sales
Execute targeted research with potential commercial companies to establish a sales strategy for the sponsorship manager
Provide a detailed brief, key leads and ongoing campaign support to the sponsorship team
Maintain telephone contact with key sponsorship clients to establish their promotional strategies
Marketing
Work closely with the marketing department to ensure effective marketing of the events
Monitor performance of marketing campaigns and suggest amendments or new ideas where necessary
Market research to generate and provide marketing copy for all promotional literature including the conference programme, website homepage and all electronic promotional campaigns
Project Management
Ensure correct processes, guidelines and controls exist amongst internal departments to achieve deadlines
Ensure profitability of events, create event budgets and monitor overall costs
Onsite conference management: Ensure the smooth running of the event and liaise effectively with sponsors, speakers and delegates
Networking with the delegates and resolving any unforeseen onsite issues
Develop contacts and maintain industry relationships to improve the event in the future
Complete post-conference reports and analysis
Review Management
Project lead working with Creative & Marketing Managers to decide on and ensure Brand Messaging and Layout is consistent across all our marketing – 4 websites, 2 blogs, advertorial – banners, ad campaigns, etc., event brochures and future company brochures.
Desired Skills and Experience
Essential
Experience of working in a deadline driven environment
Strong research and analytical skills
High-level competency in writing strong sales-driven copy in English
Ability to work as part of a close knit team and start up environment
Strong project management and organisational skills
Telephone based research skills including ‘cold calling’
Desirable
Entrepreneurial/commercial aptitude
Experience in European markets
Demonstrated ability to grow events with experience in working with both delegate and sponsorship revenue
Behavioral Competencies & Job Standard
• Flexible and adaptable
• Ability to multi task
• Customer focus
• Commitment to results / results driven
• Business and commercial awareness
• Analytical thinking
• Planning and organising
• Ability to work under pressure and within changing priorities and
Deadlines
• Effective communication at all levels both externally and internally
• Decision-making
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Positive approach to working as a member of a team
• Interpersonal skills
• Time management
• Innovative
• Influence and persuasion
• Cultural awareness and sensitivity
• Trustworthy and discreet with sensitive information
How to Apply
If you value a workplace that promotes an entrepreneurial environment & accountability, exemplifies loyalty, never compromises integrity and has a strong social conscience then start your career with us by applying now. We thank all interested applicants; however, only qualified candidates will be contacted. Please send your English CV and cover letter to Julianna Süki: julianna@hrneurope.com For more information please visit www.hrtecheurope.com or www.irecruitexpo.com1176 total views, 0 today