Conference Producer

**Conference Producer**

Our client is offering an exciting opportunity for a conference producer to join their fast-growing international B2B conference and exhibition team. As a conference producer you will be responsible for researching, developing, and delivering senior executivelevel conferences within a growing portfolio of events in Europe and North America.
- Research key topics, new emerging business issues, and technologies for new conferences
- Keep up-to-date with the latest industry trends
- Conduct telephone research to recruit senior level speakers to present at conferences
- Produce industry leading conference programmes based on research and discussions with industry professionals and trade associations
- Monitor and assess competitor events
- Travel to relevant international trade fairs and conferences to conduct research and network with potential speakers, sponsors, and target audiences
- Support the sales team in identifying potential sponsors and additional revenue streams
- Help create marketing content, take ownership of social media, and establish relationships with relevant industry media and trade organisations
- Manage speakers ahead of and on-site during the events to ensure conference materials and presentations are delivered timely and successfully
- Oversee the design and marketing of the conference programmes
- Take responsibility for the on-site delivery of the event and support operational staff in pre-show planning
- Network with event attendees, speakers, and exhibitors to assess and document event feedback

**Person Specification**:

- Previous experience working in commercial B2B events, publishing, or other relevant areas such as market research, journalism or media is essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Confident and well-spoken telephone manner
- A strong entrepreneurial mindset and ability to identify new business opportunities
- Strong organisational skills and ability to set and stick to deadlines
- Excellent research skills and writing ability
- Must be able to commit to international travel (you would be away for a week at a time at least four times a year)

**Additional Information**:

- Based in Dorking/hybrid
- £­30,000 - £35,000 plus bonus potential of £10-20,000
- 25 days annual holiday plus an extra 2weeks over Christmas and New Year
- Opportunity for international travel
- Casual office attire

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