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CONFERENCE PRODUCER (M5V 3A8)
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CONFERENCE PRODUCER
Strategy Institute, North America's strategic business information resource is seeking a highly motivated individual to research and develop the content of business and public sector related conferences.
Does this sound like you?
Do you possess excellent communication skills and the ability to meet tough deadlines? Do you have a natural ability towards performing quality research?
If so, you should consider the role of a Conference Producer. . .
We are looking for candidates with the following transferable skills and attributes:
• Strong academic background
• Excellent verbal and written skills
• Project management experience
• 1-3 years work experience
• Team player
• Ability to meet deadlines and multitask
• Innovator, creator and achiever
PLEASE NOTE: No prior experience or business knowledge necessary.
A self-motivated individual, you likely have a business, social sciences, journalism, sciences or arts background and enjoy the challenges of researching and writing. You enjoy interacting with others and are very effective and persuasive on the telephone. You are a hard worker, intellectually curious, can meet deadlines and can work independently.
The Opportunity and your Career
If you are someone looking to gain important business experience, make valuable contacts and are looking to diversify your skills, then this is for you.
This position presents opportunities to learn about multiple business topics that are highly relevant in today's economy, while cultivating your skills for career advancement. You will have the opportunity to travel to the conferences to meet clients onsite.
We offer a prime downtown location in one of Toronto's best loft space buildings. We are proud to offer a diverse work environment, positive corporate culture, casual dress policy and an environment that encourages teamwork and open communication. We provide ongoing training and mentor support.
Your typical Conference Project duties will include. . .
• Conducting in-depth, internet and telephone-based research and analysis on assigned topic?
• Sourcing out key industry topics and develop into a viable conference agenda?
• Employing negotiation skills to secure top industry and public sector experts to speak on your researched program?
• Completing development of your conference and manage the execution of your events onsite
About Strategy Institute
The Strategy Institute is an independent, research-based organization offering senior executives, government officials and professionals information and intelligence to enhance their decision-making and gain competitive advantage.
We function as a think tank, operating on the cutting-edge to discover global trends, identify critical issues and report on the latest developments in business world and public sector.
Strategy Institute's events attract exclusive, senior level audiences and bring together all the key players across diverse industry sectors. Senior executives choose our conferences because of the leading-edge content and case studies approach, presented by the most astute minds of the day. Conference formats are specially designed to maximize networking opportunities and facilitate high-value connections.
Our knowledgeable conference producers are one of the Institute's most important assets, utilizing the Institute's extensive resources to identify critical issues and arrange for expert speakers drawn from major institutions from around the world. The results are well-researched programs that present solutions of measurable value to business professionals and public sector officials, highlighting practical, real-life examples and solutions.
Your Next Step. . .
For a rewarding career with training, opportunity for advancement, chance to make valuable contacts and a possibility to be exposed to many levels of the business world and public sector,
please forward your cover letter and resume to: hr [at] strategyinstitute [dot] com
In your cover letter indicate the position you are applying for, where you saw this advertisement, and your salary expectations. Web: www.strategyinstitute.com
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those considered for an interview will be contacted.
Published at 29-08-2011
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