Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position: Senior Conference Producer - Pharma
Location: London
Reporting to: Production Manager
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time - Monday to Friday.
SAE Media Group is a highly professional, world leading business that specialises in the production of
B2B Conferences. Part of the SAE International, we research, create, and deliver events in the
Defence, Security, Energy, Utilities and Pharmaceutical sectors.
SAE MG Company Mission Statement
Connecting global communities with focused networking conferences, we provide our customers with
solutions through industry knowledge and collaboration.
Core Values
- Entrepreneurial Mindset
- Customer Needs Front of Mind
- Solutions Focused Through Collaboration
- Excellence in Communication
- Empowerment Through Trust
- A Kind and Supportive Culture
Purpose
- To provide relevant Sectors with business-to-business information through the forum of
- To develop an advanced understanding within specific industries of strategic and
- To develop ideas into quality two day and 3 Day Large Scale Events, on–target revenue
- Where appropriate deliver a full or half day interactive workshop or a designated Focus Day
- Influencing conference and revenue growth through effective project management and
- To continually pass leads/ideas to Telesales, Marketing, Sponsorship, and other Producers
- Act as a mentor to junior members of the production team, answering any questions or
Responsibilities:
- To research, write & produce a minimum of 6 business conferences per annum, including 1
- To produce each event to the highest quality possible, curating content for the relevant
adhering to the requirements of the production schedule, whilst using initiative explore and
validate new conference topics and themes.
- Identify, validate, and report to Production Manager new ideas for potential launch events
- To secure 16 speakers and a chair and be in receipt of their confirmation forms by the end of
- To secure 40 speakers and relevant Chair’s and be in receipt of their confirmation forms by
- In-depth research with vendor and primary market personnel to validate relevant and
- To keep the Production Manager fully informed and aware of the progress of each conference
- Take the lead in driving the conference campaign post-production, through continuous and
targets.
- Take ownership of each conference through strategic tracking of revenue and audience
delivery.
- Assist junior members of the production team with general processes and familiarisation of
- Work with the Conference Manager to develop data build briefs based on research and help
- Related duties as required.
Essential Skills, Traits and Qualifications
- Minimum 20-24 months experience in conference production.
- Build strong agendas reflective of industry-specific requirements and needs to drive revenue
- Act as the Project Manager for each event, liaising continually with other relevant departments to
- The ability to manage time effectively, regularly balancing multiple conference responsibilities at
- Willingness to assist other members of the production team as required.
- A commercial outlook on industry, being actively aware of opportunities to grow revenue and
- Excellent communication skills with senior ranking officials/directors and public sector industry
relationships and assist with validation of new topics.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
- Valid passport and ability to travel to international conferences.
The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your
changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
What is offered
In addition to the salary, there is an excellent benefits package that includes:
25 days annual leave Life Assurance
Private Medical Insurance* Healthcare Cash plan*
Staff development LinkedIn Learning access
Pension Eyecare
Perkbox membership Access to EAP
Employee referral bonus scheme Wise & Well scheme
Cycle to Work scheme Season Ticket Loans
Study leave Public duty leave
Volunteering leave
- optional
If you feel that you would be an ideal fit for this opportunity please send a copy of your CV, along with
a covering letter to [email protected]