Conference Coordinator

Job description / Role

The Conference Coordinator will report to the Conference Director and will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Innovation Sessions. The Conference Coordinator will also support the team with speaker management tasks required, including:

• Content research and development of commercial and industry relevant topics
• Work closely with the sales team to coordinate the sponsored speaking opportunities within the exhibition programmes
• Work closely with our clients / sponsors to confirm their speakers, organise their participation and ensure a smooth and successful attendance for each company
• Source, invite and confirm speakers and moderators
• With the support of the conferences team, write and deliver sales briefings to ensure the teams are meeting their targets and the right messages are being delivered
• With the support of the conferences team, work closely with the marketing team to ensure the necessary marketing mediums are being used and the right messages are being sent to market
• Support the team with speaker management requirements such as: speaker invitations, speaker briefings, speaker licences, speaker presentations, etc
• Ensure onsite delivery is executed with excellence and speaker and attendee/sponsor relationships are strengthened

Requirements

• Experience in conference production and / or events
• Excellent information gathering
• Engaging, professional, and diplomatic demeanour
• Comfortable conducting telephone calls
• Strong teamwork skills
• Self-disciplined and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Agile learner with the ability to develop in-depth technical knowledge on diverse topics
• Resilient, with a strong desire to succeed
• Foreign language skills are desirable

About the Company

With a genuine understanding of what our Clients and Candidates need to succeed, Green Gulf Careers believe that honest and open relationships at every level are paramount to both our success and yours. We have a hugely diverse talent pool and we take the utmost care in matching them to our equally diverse Client base in order to achieve success at every level.

Whilst partnering with organisations across the Gulf, whether it be a SME or a leading Multinational, our team has extensive industry experience and a strong understanding of both the economic trends and cultural business diversities in this region.

When engaging with us, you will deal with a dedicated Consultant who has a strong knowledge of your industry and sector and who will take time to get to know you and your Individual or Company needs. We pride ourselves on our discreet, transparent and service focused approach and to that end, we will form a relationship based on a mutual respect which really assists us understand your requirements. Our experience in industry adds particular value to the recruitment process and whilst we recruit at all levels and disciplines, we offer the same exceptional service levels should you be recruiting a junior member of staff or at Company Director level.