Conference Producer (Saudi National)

About us:
dmg events is an international exhibitions and publishing company. We attract more than 650 000+ visitors to our global portfolio of 115+ exhibitions each year. Through our global events, our aim is simple. We want to accelerate business through face-to-face events, which is why we work so hard to bring people together, creating opportunities for them to network, learn and do business. dmg events is part of the Daily Mail Group Trust (DMGT). DMGT Manages a diverse, multinational portfolio of companies with total revenues of £2bn, that provide businesses and consumers with compelling information, analysis, insight, events, news and entertainment.
Job Purpose:
The timely production of high-quality and industry-relevant summit and industry talks programs is in line with the needs of the construction market. Develop and grow the summit and industry talks programs for the various events in the hospitality portfolio by generating new ideas and topics and confirming industry-leading speakers.
Job Description:
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
Skills Qualifications & Experience:
2-3 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
Desirable
Related industry/event knowledge
Business experience in the Middle East
Copywriting skills
Understanding of database marketing
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
"Please take the time to read the job description, you must meet all the criteria set out above for your application to be considered. We do check all applications and suitable candidates will be contacted within 5 days. If you are not contacted by us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful at this time."
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