Exhibitions India Group - Group Manager - Conference

Conference Manager - Delhi - 5 days working - Work from office

Job Title: Group Manager - Conferences

About EIG:

Established in 1987, the Exhibitions India Group (EIG) is a leading trade promotion organisation that acts as an interface between government, industry, media, academia, etc. The Group creates opportunities for trade promotion, networking, encouraging investments, joint ventures and technology transfers through the platform of international exhibitions and conferences.

EIG has organised over 100 international trade shows since inception, including the creation of some of the longest running and most impactful exhibitions in India. Today, EIG organises the largest technology and infrastructure expo in the country - Convergence India (including Internet of Things, Mobile India, Embedded Tech, Fintech & Digital Gaming) and Smart Cities India (including Buildings, Clean Tech, Solar, Transport & Water). The Convergence India expo is at the forefront of India's digital revolution, while the Smart Cities India expo is a reflection of India's emerging modernization and development landscape.

Role Overview:

- This is an exciting opportunity to conceptualise, develop, plan and organise knowledge-based conferences as part of international B2B exhibitions and standalone. You will be required to manage the entire process from planning to execution and post-conference analysis.

- We're looking for a candidate with a strong conference background, and someone who's a self-starter with a creative bent, and is looking to be at the forefront of the industry. Knowledge in the fields of Infrastructure, Smart Cities, 5G and technology will be a plus.

KRAs:

- Take the lead in conference program construction

- Conceptualize and Design conference content, which includes theme, agenda, topics, concept and marketing messages in consultation with key stakeholders

- Identifying relevant speakers, invite and coordinate with them till the completion of the event.

- Develop and in-depth knowledge of the industry in order to drive the direction of the exhibition and conference

- Research important industry topics and keep up-to-date with trends to ensure streams of content are relevant to our audience

- Skillfully persuading speakers to be present at one or more conferences

- Attending relevant industry and competitor events

- Identifying Jury for Smart Cities Awards and inducting them on the jury

- Identifying partner organizations and bringing them onboard

- Invitation letters/pitches for government leaders/speech and message writing, and setting up meetings when required

- Communication / coordination with advisory board members

- Extracting relevant messages for all marketing collaterals: brochure, leaflets, website, mailers, social media, etc.

- Running the conference on the day, including opening the conference and on-site speaker management

- Build key industry relationships with key commercial and non-commercial stakeholders and associations

- Production of post conference reports and knowledge papers

- Establish long term relationships with the industry associations and govt ministries

- Research relevant topics and sessions

- Liaise with nodal ministries, govt departments, and PSUs

- Identify key players and forge relationships across the industry

- Develop an in-depth knowledge of the industry in order to drive the direction of the exhibition and conference

- Identify leading speakers from government, multi-nationals, MSMEs and startups to ensure a diverse mix at EIG events

Technical Skills & Qualifications:

- B.A./B.Sc., or equivalent working experience

- 8+ years of experience in conference management

- Excellent language and communications skills

- Strong Business Development & Networking skills

- Market Research & the ability to self-motivate

- Basic Knowledge of the latest digital marketing trends

- Experience in the infrastructure, smart cities and technology sectors will be preferred.

Soft Skills:

- Confidence to discuss technical subjects with leading experts

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal

- Strong time management skills

- Knowledge of Infrastructure, and technology sector would be ideal but is not essential

- Agile & Adaptable individual

- Team player

Important

- 5 days working ; Monday to Friday

- Role type ; Full time/regular/Permanent

- Job Type ; Work from office ; regular office hours.

- Flexi work hours

- Location ; Okhla phase III (nearest Metro station ; Okhla NSIC - Purple line) 10 mins distance from there.

- Selection process ; Selection process requires the candidate/s to come to the HO in Delhi for the interview.

- Association with a brand with nearly 4 decades of roots.

- Preference will be given to the immediate joiner

- Compensation ; Per the industry standards