Job Description

Roles & Responsibilities

Produce industry-relevant summit/conference and workshop programs

• Manage the CPD accreditation for the programs delivered
• Oversee onsite management of summit/conference and workshop programs at respective events, ensuring programs are delivered according to plan
• Brief and oversee temporary staff involved in onsite delivery
• Determine viability of proposed programs through research
• Identify and liaise with key industry leaders, institutions and companies in relevant topic areas
• Conduct effectively research with relevant industry professionals and the target market
• Develop research into attractive draft programs
• Contact and confirm identified speakers; maintain regular communication with them through various touchpoints to avoid last minute dropouts
• Maintain and build relationships to curate best in class summits/conferences and workshops
• Collaborate with marketing to promote programs and speakers
• Work with the related Directors and other team members to produce new ideas for content programmes
• Work closely with the sponsorship team by providing relevant leads and participating in sponsorship calls when necessary
• Build relationships through networking with delegates and speakers at the event
• Manage and build relationships with advisory board and industry associations
• Perform any other duties as reasonably correspond to the role s responsibilities and level

Desired Candidate Profile

Skills Qualifications & Experience:

• 1-3 years experience in content production for business-to-business events
• Ability to quickly develop a competent understanding of diverse topics
• Strong networking and information gathering skills
• Excellent multitasking abilities
• Fluent in both written and spoken English
• Arabic speaker preferred

Desirable

• Related industry/event knowledge
• Business experience in the Middle East
• Copywriting skills
• Understanding of database marketing
• Bilingual - Arabic/English

Behavioral Competencies

• Be able to work alone and under pressure and within changing priorities and deadlines
• Possess analytical and critical thinking skills
• Demonstrate persuasion and negotiation abilities
• Ability to multitask effectively
• Be timely, punctual
• Excel in planning and organizing tasks
• Maintain a customer focused approach
• Build and maintain relationships
• Show commitment to achieving results
• Be flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrate business and commercial awareness
• Pay attention to detail and accuracy
• Maintain a positive approach to working as a team member
• Exhibit cultural awareness and sensitivity