About this role
Marcus Evans, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company, with 49 offices in 20+ countries. Headquartered in the UK, we are rated in the top 20 UK companies for work/life balance.
Working across all industry sectors our Summits, Conferences, and Online Events brands deliver innovative high-level content, networking, and one-to-one meeting platforms that bring together key decision-makers on a truly global scale. Our client base is comprised of c-level executives from 98% of existing fortune 1000 companies, and we are world leaders in a variety of industries, such as healthcare, legal, pharmaceutical, investments, energy, packaging, etc.
We are looking for driven, enthusiastic, and passionate professionals to join our team in Barbados as a Content Producer for our Summits Division. This is a fantastic opportunity to take your first steps on the career ladder with a global company that offers extensive career opportunities, travel, and world-class training.
This is an in-person role located in our Barbados office and is an entry-level position.
Key Responsibilities
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Conduct intensive desk and telephone research.
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Write a business-benefit packed summit program.
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Identify, invite and confirm top level corporate speakers within given deadlines.
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Manage the summit program onsite.
Qualifications
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Excellent communication skills.
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Excellent academic credentials (Bachelor’s Degree is a minimum requirement).
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Up to 2 years of relevant experience.
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Ability to think analytically/logically but also creatively.
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Strong research skills.
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Ability to assimilate complex information quickly without losing the bigger picture.
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills for telephone research and copywriting.
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High degree of interest in current business issues and industry trends.
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High-energy personality with fresh ideas and a positive spirit.
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Excellent time management, organizational and multitasking skills.
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Outgoing personality with a proactive business style to communicate with top managers during the events.
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A dedicated team player, who at the same time is able to work independently.
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Compensation & Benefits
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15 vacation days plus 6 sick days.
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An annual starting salary of BBD 45,000, plus performance-based event bonuses.
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Group Medical Plan with Sagicor Inc.
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Career path that combines comprehensive training, growth, advancement and higher earnings.
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Continuous coaching and training on industry, product and process.
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Fast-track internal promotion and management opportunities based upon performance.
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Opportunity to travel, attend events, learn and stay at some five star venues.
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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.