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 construction 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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