Conference Producer (JR102199)

At Clarion, our people are at the absolute heart of what we do. We’re proud that our core values of PASSION, CARE, IMAGINATION, and TRUST define the way we carry out our work across all of our exhibitions and conferences.

If you share our values and want to be a part of a successful, dynamic, and creative global business then we want to hear from you.

The Opportunity:

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded production manager to join the team supporting the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) launch of the Energy Council and the continued growth of the brand.

The role sits within a specialist energy networking platform focused on delivering high-level, content-led initiatives that connect decision-makers across the full energy value chain – from investors and financiers to energy operators, refiners, and technology providers. With a 15+ year heritage, the Energy Council are trusted brands with a global following.

The successful candidate will help produce a series of market-leading conferences and private meetings, with a particular focus on building our presence in high-growth markets such as the Middle East. This includes shaping new content platforms and contributing to the continued success of our flagship events.

We are seeking someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys collaborating with senior stakeholders, and is confident curating content agendas that reflect market priorities. Experience in commodities and finance markets is a bonus.

Arabic language skills would also be advantageous as we continue to grow our international footprint.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct a minimum of 25 research calls identifying key themes and topics for the show at 30 weeks out.
• Build ADI lists throughout the campaign.
• Identify the top 2-3 job titles (minimum) from each company to add to the TM list, targeting 200 names by agenda launch date. Throughout the campaign, names to be added via identification in articles etc., aiming for 400 names (minimum) at campaign end.
• Build a speaker TM list targeting 150-200 names (ideally by agenda launch date).
• Build SPEX TM list – targeting 50 companies 2 weeks after launch of agenda.
• Joining 5 calls per week with the SPEX team to promote selling in tandem.
• Content pieces x3 to be released throughout the event campaign such as speaker interviews; podcasts; press releases/updates from sponsors.

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours:

• Experience of looking beyond the traditional conference industry revenue model and open to embracing and creating new ideas around a commercial model.
• A proven track record in cofex, or the energy, finance & investment sectors.
• Strong project management skills.
• Confident and can build rapport and lasting relationships with senior executives.
• Excellent organisational skills and able to multitask, working on multiple events at the same time.
• Experience of working with systems, including but not limited to Salesforce, and Pardot.
• Interest in the energy, commodities, energy transition, cleantech, finance and investment.

Our Values:

Always Deliver: Can you demonstrate that you go above and beyond in your tasks and projects?

Creativity: Do you think outside the box and come up with new ideas?

Passion: Can you show commitment to a passion either in or outside of work?

Deep knowledge: Eager to grow and develop knowledge to best serve our customers?

About Clarion Events

Clarion Events is one of the world’s leading event organisers, producing and delivering innovative and market-leading events since 1947. (https://clarionevents.com/welcome)

Clarion Events embrace diversity and equal opportunities in all that we do. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Clarion is private equity backed and owned by Blackstone. Blackstone is one of the world’s leading global investment funds, investing capital for the long term to build successful, resilient businesses. (https://www.blackstone.com/) 

Our purpose is to deliver exceptional customer outcomes and experiences, by making every connection count.

Our vision is we want every one of our products to be a market leader in customer satisfaction and delight.

Benefits

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• End of year wellbeing shutdown (closed for the last week of the year)
• Celebration day off (e.g. birthday, Diwali, Eid, etc)
• Summer Hours in August (3pm finish on Fridays)
• Helping Our World (HOW) Days – one paid day per quarter to carry out charity work
• Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Health Cash Plan
• Wellbeing Library (MYNDUP)
• Mentoring Programme
• Subsidised Café
• Season Ticket Loan
• Cycle to Work Schemes
• Free on-site gym and shower facilities
• Free eyesight tests
• Free flu vaccination – offered on site once a year for all employees