Conference Producer (Retail Portfolio) at Clarion Events West Africa

The Opportunity:

This role requires the individual to work closely with Event Manager in to design conference programmes. This includes support Event Manager with Advisory Board member recruitment, produce benefit led copywriting for scheduled marketing comms, support the sales team in recruiting sponsors, carry out interviews with key industry stakeholders for use in pre-event promotion and manage the Conference Theatre during Event delivery.

Responsibilities:

• Research, develop and write the content of  high level conference programmes
• Call C-level titles of VIP Exhibitors and Dream Club to find their top 6 preferred customers and record finding’s in Salesforce and Pardot
• This list of wish list clients must then be researched and invited to attend – either as speakers, delegates or VIP visitors.
• Brief speakers and qualify presentation content and liaise and assist in editing content
• Confirm Supporting Associations for each Event who can have their own conference sessions and invite their own speakers boosting our ‘outside’ data reach
• Provide content for all marketing collateral related to the conference
• Provide speaker support at the conference to ensure smooth running of the programme
• Ensuring conference production processes are followed and timelines are adhered to

Competencies:

• Experience in Marketing, PR  or Project management will be an advantage
• Above average verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical attention to detail combined with some creativity
• Deadline driven with strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Must be highly organised and independent
• Training skills and presentation skills