Job Description
Are you an ambitious project management leader with proven experience in research, writing and conference production? If so, this might well be the opportunity for you.
The Company
The Strategy Institute is an independent, research-based organization offering senior executives, government officials and professionals information and intelligence through annual business conferences.
Operating for over 15 years, we function as a think tank, operating on the cutting-edge to discover global trends, identify critical issues and report on the latest developments in business and the public sector.
The Opportunity
Are you passionate about identifying business trends, developing top-notch content/programming and leading a team to success?
As the Director of Conference Research and Production, you will be responsible for the timely completion of 28-30 business and public sector conferences, ensuring maximum content quality and profitability are achieved.
Leading a team of five researchers and producers, you will oversee all phases of conference development, including idea generation, idea validation, strategy, market research, agenda creation, speaker recruitment, copywriting, and team meetings.
You have full accountability for delivering a full conference line-up annually, program quality, and bottom-line.
We are looking for an intelligent, mature, take-charge individual with demonstrated management and conference experience who thrives in a fast-paced intellectual business environment. You are commercially minded, with a strong network of contacts across industries.
This role requires an individual with experience in developing content/programming, managing people and projects, plus a passion for knowledge, research, and writing.
This position will report directly to the company President.
Key Responsibilities:
Conference Production – Profitability
Own and oversee annual production of 28-30 profitable conferences, including P&L and budgeting
Develop and meet conference revenue targets and operating profits by working closely with marketing, sponsorship and sales teams.
Make recommendations on conference line up, including profitability and feasibility of annual conferences and replacement options
Generate new commercially viable conference ideas
Conference Production – Quality Standards
Validate conference topics through fresh content angles, new market and growth opportunities, and commercial viability
Identify new trends, legislations, and drivers in the public and private sector
Work with internal stakeholders to ensure events deliver value on all levels
Ensure conference content and on-site information delivery meets standards of excellence
Build and nurture industry relationships
Staff Management
Recruit, hire and retain top talent
On-boarding and mentoring
Train and create development plans
Motivate and build team spirit
Conduct performance reviews
Hold weekly meetings with staff
Optimize staffing and resource allocation
Track and measure KPIs
Ensure maximum staff productivity (meeting benchmark timelines and KPIs) and work quality (high quality research, copy writing, content and seniority of speakers)
Project Management
Ensure on-time completion of conferences from start to finish
Facilitate interdepartmental communications
Manage conferences through the entire cycle, from inception to onsite
Process
Follow, create, update, and enforce systems as outlined in the research and production management and staff manuals
Critique, review and provide feedback on conference production tasks, documents and processes.
Leadership
Contribute to departmental and organizational continuous improvement efforts
Introduce new, innovative ideas
Foster positive, productive and creative work culture
Think strategically and critically plus take initiative.
Qualifications & Experience
Proven commercial and content development experience, preferably gained within a B2B publishing, conference or exhibition company OR Experience producing conferences, minimum 3 years
Experience leading and managing a conference production team, minimum 2-3 years
Experience managing P&Ls and budgeting
Experience launching new conferences
Experience working with multiple stakeholders
Project management experience
Strong academic background, a Master’s degree is preferred
Copywriting and proofreading experience an asset
Skills & Qualities
Well-read and knowledgeable on current events and business topics
Intelligent; likes new information and knowledge; picks up new concepts quickly
Demonstrate strong leadership, people and project management skills
Demonstrate strong decision-making, analytical, and problem solving-skills
Ability to enforce departmental/organizational processes and best practices
Ability to network effectively and cultivate key industry relationships
Ability to manage and reset priorities in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to work with and gain commitment from personnel across different functional groups
Ability to manage and meet deadlines
Ability to inspire, motivate and drive excellence
Ability to run meetings effectively
Ability to think ahead, anticipate and plan accordingly
Professional; mature; emotionally astute; good IQ/EQ
Well spoken, articulate; strong communications and interpersonal skills
First-rate research and writing skills
Entrepreneurial spirit; take-charge attitude
Commercial acumen
Innovator, creator and achiever
Creative, flexible
Strong sense of accountability and responsibility
Additional Information
Full time position
Senior level
Compensation: Competitive + incentive scheme + medical & dental benefit plan
We offer a prime downtown location in one of Toronto’s best loft space buildings. We are proud to offer a diverse work environment, positive corporate culture, casual dress policy and an environment that encourages teamwork and open communication. We provide ongoing training and mentor support.
Apply Now - Resume or CV with Job Post Title
Email: jobs@aarenconsultants.in
0 comments:
Post a Comment