Conference Manager at Salt South Africa

• As a Conference Manager, you will take full ownership of content development and speaker management for your event portfolio. You will be responsible for researching industry trends, developing compelling conference agendas, securing high-profile speakers, and overseeing the on-site conference experience.
• This role requires a commercially minded individual who can build strong relationships with senior industry professionals, collaborate effectively with internal teams, and deliver exceptional content that meets the needs of both attendees and stakeholders.
• You will work closely with sales, marketing, and operations teams and act as the central point of contact for all conference content-related activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth industry research and trend analysis
• Identify emerging topics and develop compelling conference themes
• Design conference programmes and agenda content
• Write engaging agenda copy, speaker invitations, and promotional content
• Secure and manage senior-level speakers and industry experts
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to align content with commercial objectives
• Coordinate with operations and digital teams to ensure seamless event delivery
• Manage speakers and conference content on-site during events
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and industry leaders
• Contribute to event promotion through professional networking platforms and industry engagement

About You

• We are looking for a driven, curious, and commercially aware individual who enjoys engaging with senior professionals, researching new industries, and creating high-quality conference content.

Skills and Experience

• Experience producing B2B conferences, events, or editorial content
• Excellent research, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Strong written communication and content development abilities
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Commercial awareness and experience working cross-functionally
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently
• Comfortable working across both virtual and in-person event environments
• Proficiency with social media and professional networking platforms, particularly LinkedIn

Competencies

• Customer Focus: Consistently prioritises attendee and stakeholder experience
• Integrity: Demonstrates professionalism, accountability, and sound judgement
• Creativity: Brings fresh ideas and innovative thinking to content development
• Collaboration: Works effectively with colleagues and stakeholders to achieve shared goals
• Continuous Improvement: Actively seeks opportunities to learn and enhance performance
• Quality: Maintains high standards and attention to detail throughout the event lifecycle