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/Business 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/Business Development Manager is responsible for all aspects of the event. Combining project management, content development and sponsorship/exhibit sales this position works with an established team to ensure events 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 strong 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 marketing and operations teams to truly maximize event revenue and profitability

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

• Driving sponsorship and exhibit sales on select events.

• Identifying and developing new business in custom/personalized events.

• Liaising with sponsors once event is sold

• Managing sponsor expectations and ensure delivery of sponsorship components

Requirements:

Commercial awareness

• Strong communication skills

• Proven record of sponsorship and exhibit sales and new business generation.

• 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

• 3-5 years of relatable experience

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