Deputy Conferences Manager At Business Day Newspaper

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Conferences Manager in end-to-end planning, sponsorship sales, and delivery of BusinessDay's flagship and sector conferences
• Drive sponsor and delegate acquisition, building strong relationships with corporate partners and repeat sponsors
• Coordinate logistics, vendor management, and on-site execution to ensure high-quality event delivery
• Support revenue and cash target achievement for the conferences unit
• Lead and coordinate a team of sales executives, providing coaching and performance oversight
• Prepare post-event reports, including revenue, attendance, and ROI analysis

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in B2B sales, business development, or events/conferences management
• Proven track record of revenue generation and sponsor/client relationship management
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills
• Excellent communication, negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field