Conference Manager

Salt SearchSouth Africareedpublished 10/16/2026
Must-have:SeniorHybrid

Your tasks

About the Role As the Conference Manager, you will take full ownership of conference content development and speaker management across a portfolio of events. You will be responsible for researching industries, identifying market trends, developing compelling conference programmes, securing high-profile speakers, and ensuring the successful delivery of conferences from concept through to execution.

Working closely with sales, marketing, operations, and digital teams, you will play a key role in shaping event strategy and delivering valuable content that attracts and engages industry stakeholders.

  • Conduct in-depth market research and industry analysis.
  • Identify emerging trends, opportunities, and challenges within target sectors.
  • Develop conference themes, topics, and programme structures.
  • Write engaging agenda copy, speaker invitations, and event content.
  • Source, engage, and manage senior-level speakers and industry experts.
  • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to maximise commercial success and audience engagement.
  • Coordinate with operations and digital teams to ensure seamless event delivery.
  • Manage conference programmes and speaker relationships during live events.
  • Build and maintain relationships with senior stakeholders and industry leaders.
  • Promote events through professional networking platforms, particularly LinkedIn.

Requirements

About YouSkills & Experience*

  • Previous experience in conference production, event content development, publishing, journalism, editorial, or a related field.
  • Strong research, analytical, and communication skills.
  • Excellent written communication and content creation abilities.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
  • Commercial awareness and the ability to work cross-functionally with internal stakeholders.
  • Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working independently.
  • Experience supporting the delivery of in-person and/or virtual events.
  • Strong understanding of professional networking and social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn.

Personal Attributes

  • Customer-focused with a commitment to delivering exceptional experiences.
  • High levels of integrity and professionalism.
  • Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative content and event concepts.
  • Growth-oriented mindset and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
  • Energetic, positive, and enthusiastic about events and relationship building.
  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality and execution excellence.

What we offer

  • Opportunity to work on internationally recognised B2B events.
  • Exposure to senior industry leaders and global markets.
  • Collaborative and high-performing team environment.
  • Clear opportunities for professional growth and career development.
  • Hybrid working model with a strong emphasis on teamwork and office collaboration.

Other

This position reports directly to the Production Director.