Summit Business Media, a leading media company supplying information to the mining investment, financial services and professional services industries is seeking an experienced Program Development Manager to take the lead on implementation and execution of assigned events and/or markets. Working with a portfolio of existing events, the Program Manager works directly with the project team (sales, marketing, operations/meeting planning, registrar/customer service, administrative) to ensure all aspects of the event run smoothly and in conjunction with the assigned revenue/profit budget and project schedule.

This is an unmatched opportunity if you seek:

• An opportunity to work independently while still feeling like a part of a team
• Clear paths to career growth within – Advancement within the organization is based on merit and not tenure
• Opportunity to travel
• A competitive base with bonus potential

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting in-depth research to identify key trends and industry issues

• Targeting and securing senior leaders that build integrity to the speaker faculty and ensure the greatest opportunity for event profit

• Working closely with the sponsorship and marketing teams to truly maximize event revenue and profitability

• Attending your events to build on-site relationships and your understanding of the industry

The ideal candidate can prove:

Requirements:

• Commercial awareness
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment
• Excellent organizational skills are essential
• Ability to multitask and deal with more than one project at one time
• Strong proficiency on MS Word, Outlook and Excel are required
• College degree
• 2 + years of relatable experience

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