Topco, a leading Cape Town Based media house in South Africa, is looking for a passionate conference producer to deal with our innovative and custom events.
Are you intelligent, resourceful, highly motivated, and eager to succeed? Do you enjoy the challenge of new ideas? Do you enjoy research and learning more about new and emerging business trends? Can you write well and communicate effectively and comfortably with senior executives? Ideal candidates will be energetic, enthusiastic, have integrity, and be quick learners who possess excellent multitasking and organisational abilities.
We're looking for employees who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, where you'll be able to learn a lot and make a major contribution.
Specific responsibilities include:
Conducting telephone and in-person research within a target market to develop conference agenda and topics of interest based on issues and emerging trends that currently surround the industry.
Analysing the feasibility of developing potential conference topics into commercially viable events that meet the stated needs of the market.
Identifying, inviting, and confirming appropriate speakers for conferences.
Meeting established deadlines.
Writing marketing copy for promotional conference brochures and other mailing pieces.
Conducting ongoing research within an assigned area to further your industry knowledge and develop potential new conference ideas.
Establishing and maintaining relationships with key professionals, industry leaders, senior executives, and media within relevant vertical markets.
Servicing customers in a professional, service-oriented manner during execution of daily work and onsite at conferences.
Attending and overseeing conferences, including providing opening introduction, speaker assistance, and support.
Researching and providing the marketing department with strategic information required to market conferences, including detailed information on the target market both in terms of industry sectors and disciplines and geographic markets, relevant industry associations, industry publications, and competitive events.
Providing the sponsorship department with strategic information on potential sponsorship opportunities and ongoing support as required.
Working with and supporting a cross-functional team on an ongoing basis to ensure successful marketing and sponsorship of conferences.
Requirements
Conceptual ability to rapidly develop competent knowledge on diverse topics.
Proven track record in speaker acquisition.
Solid experience in conference program production.
Creative writing skills.
Ability to conduct in-depth research via telephone, in person, and using print and electronic media.
Excellent networking and information gathering abilities.
Good listening skills.
Strong analytic and critical thinking skills.
Travelling required.
Work experience in the conference industry.
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