Conference Production Manager
Conference Production Manager
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Conference Production Manager Americas based in Akron Ohio (hybrid)
Exciting opportunity in B2B Events
Are you a commercially minded and inquisitive professional with a proven track record in conference production Do you thrive on developing compelling agendas recruiting high level speakers and conducting indepth market research If so we want to hear from you!
The role
As Conference Production Manager you will play a crucial role in shaping the success of our B2B conferences. You will be responsible for identifying key industry trends crafting engaging conference programs and securing top tier speakers to ensure our events are insightful relevant and commercially successful.
Key responsibilities in the Conference Production Manager role:
- Conduct thorough market research and work with advisory boards to identify key industry trends challenges and opportunities.
- Develop innovative and commercially viable conference agendas that attract a senior level audience.
- Identify approach and secure highprofile speakers industry leaders and expert panellists.
- Work closely with marketing sales and operations teams to ensure the events commercial success.
- Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders sponsors and industry influencers.
- Manage timelines budgets and deliverables to ensure smooth and effective efficient .
- Contribute to strategic development and longterm growth plans across our portfolio through event growth and launching new events
- Managerial responsibility for training development and performance of one conference producer
The person
In the Conference Production Manager role we require the following skills and experience:
- Proven experience in conference production with a strong background in B2B events
- Commercial acumen with the ability to identify profitable opportunities and industry gaps.
- Excellent research skills and the ability to translate insights into compelling content.
- Strong negotiation and communication skills for speaker acquisition
- A proactive resultsdriven mindset with a passion for delivering highquality events
About us
Here at Smithers Information we are a leading provider of B2B conferences market reports and consultancy services delivering independent and expert market insights to help businesses to navigate industry changes and drive growth. Our indepth research and highlevel events bring together key decision makers industry leaders and innovator providing a platform for knowledge exchange and industry partnerships.
With a specialist focus on packaging paper and print we provide indepth analysis and strategic intelligence to support businesses in these industries. However our expertise extends beyond these sectors covering multiple industries where innovation regulation and market shifts create new challenges and opportunities.
Operating from office in the US UK and China we have a truly global perspective ensuring that our insights reflect both regional and international market dynamics.
As part of the larger Smithers Group which provides scientific testing we leverage deep technical expertise to provide accurate data on time with high touch!
We pride ourselves on fostering an inclusive collaborative and entrepreneurial culture reflected in the long tenure of many of our employees who thrive in our dynamic and supportive environment.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
