Informa Markets Hiring for Senior Conference Producer Job at Dubai Full Time

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Job Description

• Construct detailed programmes with high level expert speakers produced on time and to budget as per the production planning schedule.
• Conduct detailed market research to target delegate growth and increase content quality and relevance.
• Conduct on-site feedback with exhibitors, speakers and delegates and feedback to the Senior Management Team as part of the post show analysis.
• Collaborate with the Sales and Marketing teams in order to recommend commercial sponsorship opportunities/leads, and assist with writing/distributing promotional materials as well as social/digital media engagement and updates.
• Support and mentor Conference Producers

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Conference Production

• Produce high level industry relevant conference programmes.
• Liaise with key professionals/institutions and companies in the production of conference programmes.
• Engage with recommended speakers and confirm their attendance.
• Ensure the speaker database is updated in order to provide current and accurate speaker lists and files for event management to follow up.
• Prepare and communicate creative brief documents to the Marketing team.
• Prepare and lead telesales briefs and set follow up meetings to track progress.
• Ensure all CME/CPD application forms and supporting documentation are completed online within deadlines.
• Assist in the provision of leads to the sponsorship team and attend sales meetings as appropriate.
• Mentor other conference producers within the team.
• Conduct a post-show analysis of the event including job title analysis

Market Research and Industry Networks

• Effectively research topics with relevant industry professionals and the target market.
• Develop new conference ideas and programme content through meetings and tele-research with key experts.
• Collaborate with the Director and other sales team members to generate ideas for enhancing the conference portfolio, ideally recommending at least 2 new conference tracks per existing event.
• Identify key opinion leaders/institutions and companies within related to the event.
• Maintain existing and build new relationships develop a conference with topics and speakers.
• Be able to provide a list of hospitals that are leaders in specialist areas relating to the event.
• Look at additional add-ons and other ways of attracting more delegates i.e. workshops, poster sessions, partnering with associations etc.

Speaker & Delegate Liaison

• Liaise and network with speakers, exhibitors and delegates on-site, in order to maintain customer service standards, resolve queries and gain feedback, targeting a minimum of 10 meetings per event day.
• Assist with onsite duties as required for the duration of the event, which may require longer working hours

Minimum Education Level

• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Background Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Minimum two years’ experience in conference production.
• Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English to both individuals and groups.
• Computer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Commercial awareness.
• Research based role.
• Copywriting skills.
• Brand and market awareness.

Desirable

• Arabic Speaking.
• Scientific background.
• Related industry/event knowledge.
• Conference production role.

Additional Information

You will have the opportunity to become part of the world’s number one leading exhibition and congress organiser, working within the healthcare division this will enable you to work on hugely successful events such as Arab Health, MEDLAB and Africa Health amongst many others.