International Conference Producer - English

International Conference Producer, with Excellent English

THE COMPANY 

We develop high-quality international business conferences for the European Financial Services sector with leading events in London, Frankfurt, Madrid, Milan and more.  

THE ROLE 

The successful candidate will be responsible for the production and project management of international conferences, with key tasks including; inviting and securing speakers and panelists, project management, ticket and sponsorship sales, and on-stage participation at each event. 

Above all, we are looking for a confident, and communicative 'people person' ready and willing to communicate with our delegates and speakers.

KEY TASKS 

• Finding and inviting (by telephone, email and LinkedIn) senior level executives to present at our conferences

• Managing the event project from initial design right through to on-site management and completion

• Managing the programme, writing panel Q&A and negotiating with Speakers

• Being on stage at the event, introducing programme sessions to the audience, and managing speakers

• Some sales of delegate tickets and sponsorship

• Conducting research to ensure our events focus on the most relevant and topical topics

THE CANDIDATE 

You will be a true people-person. We are looking for a confident and fearless character with excellent organizational and communication skills. Finding, inviting and securing high-level Speakers is not easy and requires drive, perseverance and relationship-building skills. 

SPECIFIC SKILLS & EXPERIENCE REQUIRED 

• Advanced English skills: verbal & written - all our events are international, and in English

• A University degree

• at least 2-5 years’ experience in a similar role

OTHER SKILLS 

• Advanced communication & organization skills - candidates must enjoy building relationships with clients

• Motivated and excited to learn and investigate new topics

• Persuasive, persistent, positive & energetic

• Driven: projects do not happen by themselves!

• A can-do, positive attitude and a willingness to take personal responsibility for the success of events

• Confident, fun and passionate with a desire to be in the spotlight, on-stage 

WHAT WE OFFER: 

We offer a good basic salary with significant performance-based commissions and the opportunity to become a key figure in a growing team. Our events take place around Europe and you will have the opportunity to travel 2-3 times per year to some of the most exciting cities in Europe. This position is office-based, in Prague 6.

Please send your CV together WITH A SHORT COVERING MESSAGE in English explaining why we should consider you. Applications without a Cover Note and not in English will be ignored.