Criterion Conferences

As Marketing Manager you will be responsible for the end to end marketing piece from concept to delivery. A very busy hand on role, you will enjoy all aspects of

• Project management of conference marketing plans
• Campaign analysis, ROI tracking and reporting
• End to end campaign management – both online and print
• Negotiating marketing partnerships with media, associations and  industry bodies
• Database Management: Analysing, building mailing lists,
• Overseeing data build projects and list research team
• Brochure creative and copy writing
• Liaising with external agencies – designers, mail house, printers
• Social media campaigns
• E-marketing development and execution and tracking
• Lead generation campaign development
• Presentation of tactical marketing plans

You will have a background in managing multiple direct marketing campaigns within a (B2B) Business-to-Business environment and be a well-rounded dynamic marketer. Candidates with conference marketing background desired but not essential.

You will have knowledge of working in a commercial environment and possess effective business communication and influencing skills.

In addition you will have worked on multiple projects at one time and have excellent project and time management skills.  The ideal candidate will bring a high level of energy and enthusiasm, creativity and drive to succeed.

This is a fantastic role for a dynamic entrepreneurial marketer looking to align with a reputable business in a period of growth having recently been ranked in the BRW Fast Starters list for 2011.

If you meet the above criteria please forward your CV and cover letter to careers@criterionconferences.com

The role of database list researcher involves building and maintaining our marketing prospect database and the role sits within the marketing team.

Your day to day activities involve researching of new contacts to add to our marketing database.

Essential skills and attributes required

• A confident and clear telephone manner
• A can do attitude and strong work ethic
• Typing and data entry skills in excess of 50 words a minute
• Tech savvy – you must knowledgeable using computers and the internet
• An understanding of keyboard shortcuts and techniques to navigate between programs and screens quickly
• Spelling, accuracy and attention to detail
• Resilient and vibrant personality, tenacity
• Fluent written & spoken English

Your duties include:

• Conduct name and job title research of executives in major companies across Australia, gathering relevant information from the internet, publications, reviews and relevant market data – in this role you can’t be afraid of picking up the phone and spending 2- 2.5 hours on the phone each day
• Conduct fact finding telephone calls to prospective companies, and potential sources in the market to identify key personnel
• Ensure the quality and accuracy of all information in and placed onto the company database
• Liaise closely with the Sales, Marketing and Production teams to ensure timely submission of data at the right quality
• Present and record information in a timely and organised way
• Maintain and update records on the database
• Attend topic briefings from Managers on research requirements

Prior experience in Database research/Data Entry/Call Centre experience will be highly regarded.

Applications are also welcome from candidates in Australia on working holidays with legal visas to work in Australia.

If you believe you MEET THE ABOVE CRITERIA, send a brief cover letter explaining why, along with your CV

If you thrive in a high energy, fast paced environment and feel you have the drive, skills and marketing ability to join our high performance marketing team, email your cv to careers@criterionconferences.com.

The role of a Conference Producer is as stimulating as it is demanding. Our producers are the engine that drives our research methodology into a commercially successful event. With primary responsibility for quality and on-time delivery – this role suits those who regard attention to detail and on-time delivery as a way of life.

As a conference Producer you will:

• Identify and conduct in depth research with key industry leaders to develop conference agendas
• Secure speakers identified as thought leaders in their industry
• Write all conference promotional material
• Lead and motivate cross functional teams
• Manage and run your successful event (a very rewarding experience!)

A successful Conference Producer will:

• Be an exceptional listener and verbal communicator
• Naturally create rapport both in person and over the phone
• Have a competency for copy writing
• Possess a thirst for knowledge and keen interest in current affairs
• Be self motivated and ambitious
• Have a strong commercial instinct and drive
• An ability to work to strict deadline
• Possess 2 – 3 years commercial experience and be degree qualified

Prior experience in Conference Production will be well regarded, however candidates with a back ground in journalism or another research based role are also encouraged to apply.

email your cv to careers@criterionconferences.com if you think you have the demonstrable experience and skills to take on this exciting role.

Our targeted events provide unique sponsorship opportunities for companies that offer various solutions that interest our delegates.

This exciting B2B sales role is suited for driven, career-focussed over-achievers that enjoy recognition and are willing to challenge themselves in order to attain it.

As a Sponsorship Manager, you will manage the sale of sponsorship opportunities across a wide array of industries and events, plus;

• Identify prospective clients via targeted lead research within an assigned market
• Develop a continuous pipeline of leads to generate new business opportunities
• Create Value Propositions in line with the campaign brief
• Create and manage commercial partnerships and bespoke marketing solutions at focused business events that meet your clients’ needs
• Solve your clients business development and marketing challenges
• Travel / on-site management of your clients may be required
• You’ll receive consistent training to help you achieve your targets and goals
• Uncapped earning potential; base, super, uncapped commissions and on-going incentives

The Candidates;

• You have relevant B2B Sales experience and degree qualified
• You have a strong commercial instinct
• You want realistic career advancement opportunities
• You’re competitive and confident, you like to win
• You’re self-motivated and also willing to be challenged, trained and developed
• You thrive in a fast paced environment
• You enjoy hunting for new business
• You’re articulate and an exceptional listener
• Experience in a sponsorship sales role or similar B2B Sales role will be well regarded

If you believe you have the demonstrable experience and skills to take on this exciting role, send your CV to careers@criterionconferences.com attention Director of Sales

Challenging and fun, these positions are suited to career orientated, financially driven and ambitious sales people who want to join a company that prides itself on training and developing professional sales people.

The Role:

• Identify prospective customers via targeted lead research within an assigned market
• Create value propositions in line with the campaign brief
• Selling delegate places at our events to senior level executives across the Public and Private sector
• Send well qualified email proposals daily to prospective clients
• Develop a continuous pipeline of leads to generate qualified opportunities
• You’ll receive consistent training to help you achieve your targets and goals
• Uncapped earning potential; base, super, uncapped commissions and on-going incentives

The Candidate:

• You have sales experience and now want a rewarding career in B2B Sales
• You have excellent communication and negotiation skills
• You’re competitive and confident, you like to win
• You’re self-motivated and willing to be challenged, trained and developed
• You want realistic career advancement opportunities
• You’re articulate and an exceptional listener

If you believe you have the demonstrable experience and skills to take on this exciting role, send your CV to careers@criterionconferences.com attention Director of Sales