Conference Producer: Sales & Speakers - English

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ABOUT US:

SmithNovak develops high quality international conferences for the European Financial Services sector with leading events in London, Madrid, Frankfurt and more.

NOTE: applications without a brief cover note will be automatically rejected.

THE ROLE:

The successful candidate will be responsible for the production and management of international conferences including; research, content production, securing speakers, sales, project management and on-stage attendance. Office-based only.

NEXT STEP:

Please send your CV adding a BRIEF note in English explaining why you feel we should consider you as a suitable candidate.

Note: our product is PEOPLE - people attend conferences, and as such, this role includes significant communication on a daily basis with our clients and potential speakers.

KEY TASKS:

• Finding and inviting (by email, telephone and LinkedIn) senior level executives to attend our Conferences
• Managing, preparing and liaising with Speakers to ensure they are fully engaged with our events
• Selling delegate tickets and sponsorship packages
• Writing programmes and other content
• Being ‘on stage’ at events to ensure sessions run smoothly

THE CANDIDATE:

We are looking for a self-confident and sociable 'people-person' with excellent organisation and communication skills who enjoys researching new topics and interacting with clients.

Finding, inviting and securing high-level Speakers is not easy and requires drive, perseverance, a proactive approach, and relationship-building skills.

Specific skills & experience required

• Advanced/native level English skills: verbal & written
• A University degree
• At least 5-10 years’ experience in a similar or commercial role involving contact with external customers
• Experience in event management, recruitment, purchasing or sales would be advantageous

OTHER SKILLS

• Excellent research and investigation skills
• Advanced communication & organisation skills
• A confident telephone user: comfortable calling and talking to anyone, anywhere
• Confidence to be on-stage at our events
• Motivated and excited to learn and investigate new topics
• Persuasive, persistent, positive & energetic
• Driven: projects do not happen by themselves
• A can-do, positive attitude
• Confident, fun and passionate
• Attention to deal

WHAT WE OFFER:

We offer a good basic salary with significant sales-related commissions and the opportunity to become a key figure in a growing team. Our events take place around Europe and you will have the opportunity to travel 3-4 times per year to some of the most exciting cities in Europe.