Junior Conference Producer/Assistant Conference Lead

Summary

Join Opal Group as a Junior Conference Producer/Assistant Conference Lead and coordinate and manage all aspects of two small-sized events annually, supporting the Audience Development team. You will research and create conference topics, write agendas, and recruit speakers and delegates. This remote, full-time international consultant position involves planning and executing the entire event lifecycle for two small-sized events (30-40 attendees, $150,000 average revenue) per year. You will also support audience development for larger events, aiming for a minimum of 10 delegate sign-ups per assignment. The role requires strong communication, networking, and organizational skills, along with experience in conference production or related fields. A Bachelor's degree is preferred.

Requirements

• 1-2 years of conference production experience or related experience in Hospitality, Tourism, Business Administration, or Sales
• Client relations experience
• Excellent networking and information-gathering abilities
• Excellent organizational skills and multi-tasking abilities
• Self-motivated and able to work both independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail
• Superior Writing skills
• Leadership ability in an entrepreneurial setting
• Creativity, resourcefulness, and an innovative approach
• Must have a tourist Visa, as some travel will be required (5 to 10% of the position)

Responsibilities

• Conduct and research potential attendees and speakers in a target market to develop conference agendas
• Identify, invite and confirm appropriate speakers and attendees for conferences
• Establish relationships with key professionals, industry leaders, senior executives, and media within relevant vertical markets
• Utilize excellent written and oral communications in English to differentiate our events from competitor conferences
• Be an expert in Opal's Value in order to proactively identify, engage, and cultivate new and expanded audiences
• Successfully promote Opal's initiatives through positive interactions with C-Level
• Maintain and administer a pipeline of prospects in our CRM in order to achieve sales
• Ensure that clients/prospects receive the highest level of customer

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree

Benefits

• Remote work
• Equal pay for equal work
• EEO-ACA Compliance