OVERVIEW:
At GlobalBSG we specialise in commercial B2B conferences which focuses mainly in the Energy and Pharmaceutical industries. Our conferences are attended by senior business leaders and leading academics, who participate as both speakers and delegates.
The role of the conference producer would include the research and writing of a conference agenda and overseeing the event from start to finish. You will essentially act as the "brains behind the event", essentially responsible for researching and putting together the intellectual content of the conference programs, to achieve this; the producer will need to have exceptional organisational and communicative skills and must be meticulous in research, planning and time management. This is an extremely exciting and rewarding career, as it contains a lot of travelling and communication with senior executives.
JOB PROFILE:
Market Research & Analytics: In-depth internet and phone based research of key subject areas and hot topics within a particular industry sector. Identifying the target audience and finding out what they want/need to know
Speaker Acquisition: Identifying high-level, influential industry experts to speak at the conference. Speakers can play a huge part in attracting delegates to the conference
Copy Writing: Writing conference programme, sales and marketing briefs.
Project Management: Working with all internal and external teams to ensure the success of the conference and that it is delivered on time. Identify marketing partners to promote your event and reach targeted audiences
Onsite Attendance: Attending conferences to ensure excellent delivery and smooth running on the day. Often this will include opening your conference. This is an opportunity to represent the company and to network with key players and speakers within the sector to build relationships and shake hands with the people that helped shape your agenda
REQUIREMENTS:
University degree is a MUST (preferably in a relevant field eg. Journalism, Business,Communications, Marketing, Political Science or similar)
Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects
Strong commercial awareness
Creative problem solving
Efficient time management
Enthusiasm to learn, grow and excel
Professional and engaging demeanour
OFFER:
Fixed salary + Commissions
Possibility of career growth
Friendly working atmosphere
Company phone and computer
Paid annual leave
Paid business trips
Home office possibility