CONFERENCE PRODUCER

The Conference Producer is responsible for the research, development,
management and onsite facilitation of business conferences.


Responsibilities

  
  • Conduct telephone and in person research with potential attendees in a target market to develop conference agendas
  • Analyze research and use critical thinking to develop commercial conference programs that meet the stated needs of the market
  • Identify, invite and confirm appropriate speakers for conferences
  • Meet established deadlines
  • Write marketing copy for promotional conference brochures, and other mailing pieces
  • Conduct ongoing research within assigned area to further industry knowledge and develop potential new conference ideas
  • Establish and maintain relationships with key professionals, industry leaders, senior executives and media within relevant vertical markets
  • Assist customers in a professional, service-oriented manner during execution of daily work and onsite at conferences
  • Attend and oversee conferences, including providing opening introduction, speaker assistance and support
  • Research and provide to Marketing Department 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
  • Provide Sponsorship Department with strategic information on potential sponsorship opportunities. Provide ongoing support to Sponsorship as required.
  • Work with and support a cross-functional team on an ongoing basis to ensure successful marketing and sponsorship of conferences.
 


Skills Required

 
  • Conceptual ability to rapidly develop competent knowledge on diverse topics
    - 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 analytical and critical thinking skills
    - Ability to break down complex concepts, make logical comparisons and
    - identify underlying patterns and connections
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with and relate to all levels both within and outside the organization
    - Engaging, professional and diplomatic demeanor
    - Customer service focus
  • Superior oral and written communications skills
  • Time and priority management skills necessary to complete work within established timeframes
    - Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities
    - Deadline and results oriented
    - Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Enthusiastic with a strong desire to succeed
  • Ability to analyze ideas from a commercial perspective
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Creativity, resourcefulness and an innovative approach
  • Comfortable with risk and uncertainty
  

Employment Requirements

The ideal candidate will have the following :

Bachelor’s degree / Graduate Degree preferred
- At least 3 years business experience
- Skill and experience in using ICT to perform daily tasks (research, communications)
- Ability and willingness to travel

Please submit a complete CV c/w a passport size photograph. Also, include the following information in your CV :

- Indicate which industry you are most knowledgeable in
- Reasons for leaving current and/or last employment
- Last drawn/Current salary
- Expected salary
- Date of availability and/or notice period required to present employment

Email/Fax or snail mail to :

Protemp Exhibitions Sdn. Bhd.
38-3, Jalan PJU 5/9, Dataran Sunway
Kota Damansara, 47801 Petaling Jaya
Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia
Tel: (603) 6140 6666 Fax: (603) 6140 8833
Email: jobs@protemp.com.my
Attention: The Group Project Director

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified