Head of Conferences.

Our client are an established and renowned B2B media and events business with strong global presence and a rang of interesting event topics.

This role is responsible for leading the development and execution of high-level conference agendas, securing influential speakers, attracting delegates, and collaborating with the sales team to maximize sponsorship revenue for various industry-focused events. The position will oversee the creation of high-quality conference agendas and manage a production team, ensuring events are aligned with organizational goals and industry standards. The role will involve working closely with internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, operations, and investor relations to guarantee seamless event delivery.

Additionally, the candidate will be expected to conduct research to provide valuable market insights and manage reports to track team performance and sales progress. There will also be a focus on building and nurturing strategic partnerships with key organizations, government bodies, and local event partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the creation of comprehensive conference agendas, speaker selection, and delegate acquisition strategies.

• Oversee the planning and execution of top-tier event formats and speaker line-ups, ensuring all departments (sales, marketing, operations, etc.) are aligned in preparation.

• Supervise and support the production team in delivering high-quality content for events.

• Provide market insights and conduct research to enhance event strategy and innovation.

• Develop and implement strategies to expand the event portfolio, introducing fresh ideas to attract new audiences.

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with major institutional partners, government representatives, and event collaborators.

• Represent the brand at industry events, hosting and moderating panels with professionalism, ensuring a strong brand presence.

• Collaborate with the sales team to maximize sponsorship opportunities and revenue generation.

Desired Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Event Management, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in the B2B media and event management industry, specifically in finance-related conferences.

• Proven experience in managing large-scale events and overseeing event production teams.

• Demonstrated success in executing high-profile events and achieving key performance targets.

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