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Conference Director
Media Search Inc.
Dubai, UAE
Full Time
Director
3 weeks ago
B2B Conference ProductionEvent ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningMarketing StrategySales Strategy
Free
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About the Role
Media Search Inc. seeks a Conference Director to lead B2B events across Asia, Middle East, and Africa. The role involves financial responsibility, brand strategy, marketing direction, sales strategy, and program content development.
Key Skills for This Role
B2B Conference ProductionEvent ManagementBudget ManagementStrategic PlanningMarketing StrategySales Strategy
Responsibilities
- Take overall responsibility for meeting or exceeding budget profit contribution of the event series
- Provide monthly report and forecast on event revenues, contribution, manpower, and actions
- Develop strategies and initiatives for ongoing growth and sustainability of the event
- Provide strategic direction and objectives for the event to the Marketing Director
- Develop a campaign strategy with the Sales Director to meet or exceed exhibitor and sponsorship revenue targets
- Provide strategic direction and market intelligence to the program team for speaker program and digital content
Requirements
- Background in B2B Conference Production, Sponsorship, or Marketing
- Experience in financial responsibility for events
- Ability to develop event layout and floor plan
- Experience in marketing campaign strategy
- Experience in sales campaign strategy for exhibitors and sponsors
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Role Overview
- Conference Director (B2B) role based in Dubai (Remote).
- Client provides elite business events across Asia, Middle East, Africa, and Europe.
- Role involves leading event series and becoming a key leader in the business.
Financial Responsibilities
- Overall responsibility for meeting/exceeding budget profit contribution of the event series.
- Provide monthly report and forecast on event revenues, contribution, manpower, and actions.
Brand Responsibilities
- Develop strategies and initiatives for ongoing growth and sustainability of the event.
- Provide strategically thought out event layout and floor plan in conjunction with Sales and Operations Directors.
Marketing Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and objectives for the event to the Marketing Director.
- Develop a campaign strategy with the Marketing Director to meet/exceed budget including visitor numbers and ticket revenues.
Sales Responsibilities
- Develop a campaign strategy with the Sales Director to meet/exceed exhibitor numbers, mix, stand sales, and sponsorship revenues.
- Work with Sales and Marketing Directors to develop a compelling sales proposition.
Program Content Responsibilities
- Provide strategic direction and market intelligence to the program team for speaker program and digital content plan.
- Ensure program aligns with strategic and commercial aims of the business.
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