[/b]This role requires the individual to work closely with Event Manager in to design conference programmes for Retail, Home and Fashion events which includes identifying and confirming VIP Speakers via interviewing C-level titles of VIP Exhibitors and Dream Club.

This includes support Event Manager with Advisory Board member recruitment, produce benefit led copy writing for scheduled marketing comms, support the sales team in recruiting sponsors, carry out interviews with key industry stakeholders for use in pre-event promotion and manage the Conference Theatre during Event delivery including match making of VIP Speakers with VIP Exhibitors and Dream Club.

Responsibilities:
• Research, develop and write the content of high level conference programmes
• Call C-level titles of VIP Exhibitors and Dream Club to find their top 6 preferred customers and record finding’s in Salesforce and Pardot
• This list of wish list clients must then be researched and invited to attend – either as speakers, delegates or VIP visitors.
• Identify speakers and send them "I am speaking banners"
• Brief speakers and qualify presentation content and liaise and assist in editing content
• Confirm Supporting Associations for each Event who can have their own conference sessions and invite their own speakers boosting our ‘outside’ data reach
• Achieving call activity KPI’s as set by Commercial Director and ensuring timely recording and submission of weekly VIP speaker pipelines and draft agenda’s
• Support the sale team to secure sponsorship revenues in line with targets agreed
• Work closely with Marketing Managers to ensure effective marketing of the conference
• Send out at least 5 x Call for Paper Mailers per event
• Provide content for all marketing collateral related to the conference
• Provide speaker support at the conference to ensure smooth running of the programme
• Help to arrange and carry out match making between VIP Speakers and VIP Exhibitors
• Work closely with Operations Manager and Event Manager on delivery of Conference related Budget
• Support the Event Manager to secure Host Ministry and Event Patron for each event
• Support the Event Manager in Advisory Board member & Supporting Association recruitment
• Ensuring conference production processes are followed and timelines are adhered to

Competencies:
• 5 -7 years work experience
• Experience working on retail, fashion or home events will be an advantage, strong sector awareness.
• Above average verbal and written communication skills
• Analytical attention to detail combined with some creativity
• Deadline driven with strong time management and multi-tasking skills
• Good interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and negotiate
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team
• Good management leadership skills and self-development plan
• Must be highly organised and independent
• Training skills and presentation

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