The role and responsibilities:

• CFP have roles available for entry-level graduates, with internal and external training provided, as well as more experienced conference producers that wish to take their initial experience to the next level
• Commercially viable conferences are based on in-depth market research primarily through telephone calls, and initial secondary research
• Identify new, interesting and viable topics and business ideas
• Based on research, to effectively write programmes of commercial use to the industry to be promoted
• To seek and speak to senior industry professionals in their field to research topics and/or invite to present
• Ensure that sales and marketing campaigns are maximised and the full potential of the research-driven event is fulfilled
• Managing your own portfolio of projects you will be responsible for the overall success of the event you produce
• Communicate effectively with the sales, marketing and logistical teams

The person:

• A desire to succeed, to find a role that is personally and professionally rewarding and to advance your skills and experience
• Strong academic background, with at least a 2:2
• Commercial acumen, with an understanding of the sales and marketing process an advantage
• Great research, communication and interpersonal skills
• An entrepreneurial spirit, a deep desire to succeed and achieve goals
• Energy, enthusiasm and desire in abundance, you will be self-motivated, pro-active and a problem solver to help achieve goals and targets
• Must be able to work flexible hours and is willing to travel