Conference Producer

Marcus Evans, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company, with 46+ offices in 20+ countries. Headquartered in the UK, we are rated in the top 20 UK companies for work/life balance.

Working across all industry sectors our Summits, Conferences and Online Events brands deliver innovative high-level content, networking and one-on-one meeting platforms that bring together key decision-makers on a truly global scale. Our client base is comprised of c-level executives from 98% of existing fortune 1000 companies, and are world leaders in a variety of industries, such as healthcare, legal, pharmaceutical, investments, energy, packaging etc.

Our Summits division is expanding, and we’re expanding our content team into Edinburgh. We’re looking for bright, ambitious people who are curious about business, confident speaking to senior leaders and excited by the opportunity to build world-class events for the US market.

You’ll research the hottest topics shaping major industries, engage directly with senior US executives and play a key role in creating compelling Summit programmes.

The role is office-based with flexible hours, with some early-evening working from home to support the US market. You’ll also get the opportunity to travel to the US two to three times a year and experience the Summits you’ve helped bring to life.

This is an in-person role situated in a central location in Edinburgh.

Key responsibilities

• Conduct intensive desk and telephone research

• Write a business-benefit packed program

• Identify, invite and confirm top level C-suite speakers within given deadlines

• Manage the conference program onsite

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree is a minimum requirement, master is a plus;

• Excellent communication skills;

• Energy and Team working mindset with a positive, can-do attitude;

• Flexibility and agility

• Ability to think analytically/logically but also creatively

• Strong research skills

• Ability to assimilate complex information quickly without losing the bigger picture

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for telephone research and copywriting

• High degree of interest in current business issues and industry trends

• High-energy personality with fresh ideas and a positive spirit

• Excellent time management, organizational and multitasking skills

• Outgoing personality with a proactive business style to communicate with top managers during the events

• A dedicated team player, who at the same time is able to work independently

Compensation & Benefit

• Competitive salary range and bonus plan

• Continuous training plans, coaching and mentorship programs

• International travel, attend events, learn and stay at some five star venues

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

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