Description
We are seeking a driven, commercially astute Conference Producer to join our dynamic global production team within our industry-leading international portfolio.
As a Conference Producer, you will be responsible for delivering commercially successful, well-attended, and critically respected conferences. Your primary responsibility is to write compelling conference programs, identify and secure a stellar speaker lineup of influential industry leaders, and manage the project from inception to completion.
Responsibilities:
- Create topical and compelling conference programs reflecting the needs of the sector
- Identify leading names in each sector and secure them as speakers
- Define the commercial proposition of each event
- Build and understand a market map for each conference
- Develop a clear and concise growth strategy for each event
- Drive continued innovation in content, networking, and delegate experience
- Work effectively with peers in sponsorship sales, delegate marketing, conference operations, delegate sales, and customer service
- Communicate professionally with Argus editorial, business development, consulting, and subscription sales
- Complete projects to deadline and on budget
- Understand how market developments will impact the sectors and propose new conferences
- Network with clients at Argus events and in the market generally
- Develop a passion for the markets in which you operate
- Deliver five or six conference projects annually
Requirements:
- Experience of producing commercial B2B conferences
- Intelligent – educated to degree level (or equivalent)
- Commercial – understand more than what is just interesting, but what each market development means for our clients and Argus
- Innovative – thinks outside the box and looks for approaches to overcoming challenges
- Driven – ambitious and a self-starter that is motivated to exceed targets
- Networkable – the ability to develop strong professional relationships with colleagues and clients
- Client-focused – empathy and strong client relationship skills
- Confident – sure of oneself without displaying arrogance
- Deadline-focused – ability to multi-task and deliver projects on time while under pressure
- Strong written and verbal communication with colleagues and clients at all levels of seniority
- Believes in the Argus values of Passion, Integrity, Excellence, and Results
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and company bonus scheme
- Group pension scheme
- Group healthcare and life assurance scheme
- Hybrid working environment (three days in office)
- 25 days annual holiday with incremental increase up to 30 days
- Subsidized gym membership
- Season ticket travel loan
- Cycle to work scheme
- Flexible benefits platform