Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Summary
**this role can be located near shelton, ct or tulsa, ok**
The conference director role is to organize, produce and deliver conference programs for distributech and powergen live and digital events as well as leading and managing a team to support program needsThis individual develops the strategy for the future direction of the conference by staying on top of current trends, content, and learning opportunities and working with industry stakeholders and partnersThis position will give you an opportunity to help drive and deliver the customer experience at each of your events.
To achieve this there will be clear focus and framework for:
Responsible for working with evp, portfolio directors and content team to produce and deliver conference programs for the north america energy portfolio.
Overseeing the conference manager and coordinator staff and their respective areas of responsibility including but not limited to strategic initiatives such as leadership summit, initiate!, connect events, and + series.
Evaluate customer research, market conditions, and competitor data to action and implement conference and events plans to meet the customer need
Working with team to execute conference & event marketing, advertising and content development activities
Work with external vendors, contracts and content partners to produce the conference
Essential functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Brand
Produce strategy of the conference in conjunction with the portfolio director, content team, marketing team, advisory committees, and industry stakeholders and partners
Responsible to conduct outreach for education session and speaker submissions, review for relevancy with advisory committees; identify and address opportunities for content flow
Direct oversight of event advisory committees and leading steering meetings throughout event cycles
Research industry trends and identify and approach industry leaders for conference participationResearch and recruit applicable partners/presenters.
Assist in identifying and developing new opportunities to secure industry expertise and develop new revenue streams through conference and special event sponsorship
Marketing
Work with the marketing team to develop the pr and marketing strategy, including writing marketing and pr copy and overseeing all conference and special event content to ensure marketing deadlines are met
Direct implementation and management of the promotion of content for attendees on websites and through registration - continuously update with new information.
Interpret and analyze marketing data from conference and special events and develop recommended strategies and tactics that are supported by analytics to deliver against the commercial event goals
Act as lead for all speakers and conference partners to ensure communications of program, event logistics and marketing opportunities to drive support
Further existing and forge new relationships with industry partners, publications and media to further develop content opportunities for the event
Manage on-site logistics and delivery of special events and conference programWork closely with the operational team for on-site venue management, including: meeting rooms, food and beverage, and a/v sets and staging
Relationships
Build and manage all speakers and special event relationships to ensure communications of program, event logistics and marketing opportunities to drive support
Further existing and forge new relationships with industry partners, publications and media to further develop content opportunities for the event
Establish relationships with speakers and content partnersWork closely to collect content for the overall program and suggest changes and adjustments as necessary
To demonstrate the ability to interact and cooperate with all company employees
To build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to customers, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
Maintain professional internal and external relationships that meet company core values
Proactively establish and maintain effective working team relationships with all support departments.
General
Monitor and evaluate performance targets
Monitor the competition
To identify and maintain key customer group and partner care
To resolve attendee conflicts both in the office and on site
To work on site during the build-up and open period of the show
To attend training courses as agreed with your line manager
To represent clarion events in a professional manner at all times
Required experience and attributes
Prefer experience in the events industry with direct experience in conference & special events
Experience with a company in a related events sector
Experience working in an office environment
Willingness to travel
Strong communication skills
Demonstrates effective active listening
Ability to meet and exceed attendance goals and targets
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to build trust and credibility amongst our current and potential customer/partner base
Ability to work on own initiative
Customer focused
Demonstrate ability to take ownership of tasks and to problem-solve quickly
Strong copy writing skills/editing skills
Tact and diplomacy
The ability to work both independently and as a team player as required
To work calmly under pressure
A tenacious ‘can do’ approach to work
Positive attitude
Competencies
Marketing skills
Leadership skills
Communication, oral and written
Interpersonal skills
Innovation
Adaptability
Planning & organizing
Strategic thinking
Project management
Professionalism
Business acumen
Teamwork
Initiative
Supervisory responsibility
This position has supervisory responsibilities.
Position type/expected hours of work
This is a full-time position, 40 hours per weekDays and hours of work and days are typically monday through friday, 8:30a.mTo 5:30p.m., but will vary based on event/show schedules and business needs.
Travel
Employee will be required to travel to energy north america events and advisory committee meetings annuallyAdditional travel to assigned and competitor shows is expected and to be determined.
Aap/eeo statement
Clarion events provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability or geneticsIn addition to federal law requirements, urban expositions complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has officesThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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