Speaker Scout and Relations Coordinator for Innovation Conferences

Job description

Innovation Roundtable is the leading network exclusively for innovation executives at multinational firms. We facilitate connections between innovation managers, spark inspiration and new ideas, and help build stronger foundations for innovation. The driving force behind our ability to welcome expert speakers at our conferences and events is our programs team.

We are looking for a new team member and you have a chance to join our program team. If you have a knack for organization, a flair for innovation, and are seeking to leverage your research abilities in your next role, take a look at the job description below.

Job Summary:

Speaker scouting is the starting point of creating high-quality and balanced event programs. Speaker scouts are responsible for searching, identifying, and contacting suitable speakers with relevant expertise and impactful content for our events and conferences.

As a new member of the speaker programs team, you will be part of the following:

• Speaker (Re)search:
• Searching for speakers with good presentation skills who can effectively deliver value-adding content for different corporate innovation topics depending on the event
• Maintaining and improving our comprehensive speaker database
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• Communication:
• Working closely with different program managers to put together and finalize programs for different events
• Contacting potential speakers to determine their availability and interest for participating in one or more events
• Maintaining a clear and professional communication throughout the speaker selection process
• Development Opportunities
• Progressing into new roles is solely dependent on own learning and emerging capabilities; development opportunities include progressing towards becoming a program manager, which involves being responsible for programs and event moderation
• Opportunity to delve deeper into the topics and themes of ever-evolving landscape of innovation and business

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Humanities is preferred.
• Research skills: Strong (online) research skills to identify potential speakers, evaluate their qualifications and gather relevant information. Experience with LinkedIn Sales Navigator is a plus
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with potential speakers and team members
• Organization: Exceptional organizational and time management skills to ensure proper completion of tasks
• Experience: Enthusiasm for and interest in innovation and business related subjects are valued.

Candidates with interest and hobbies centered around these topics are encouraged to apply, as they bring valuable insight and passion to the role.

Benefits:

• Very flexible (work hours and location), collaborative, international and vibrant work environment
• Opportunity to gain experience in an international team while improving communication skills
• Freedom to operate independently within a supportive team environment