ESMOS Recruitment
Head of Production - Speaker Acquisition
ESMOS RecruitmentOman10 hours ago
Full-timeProduct Management

*** B2B Events and Exhibition experience is a must***


Based in Oman


Key Responsibilities:


Strategic Planning & Content Development:

  • Develop and own the content strategy for all conferences within the exhibition portfolio.
  • Conduct market research to identify key industry trends, challenges, and opportunities.
  • Design innovative, topical, and commercially viable conference agendas.
  • Ensure content aligns with the exhibition’s brand, audience profile, and strategic goals.

Speaker Acquisition & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Identify, invite, and secure high-level speakers including industry leaders, policymakers, and influencers.
  • Build strong relationships with industry associations, partners, and thought leaders.
  • Work closely with marketing and sales teams to align speaker lineup with sponsorship and audience acquisition goals.

Team Leadership & Project Management:

  • Lead and mentor a team of conference producers and content executives.
  • Create project timelines and ensure deadlines are met for agenda completion, speaker confirmations, and content delivery.
  • Oversee on-site delivery of the conference, including speaker coordination and session management.

Revenue & Commercial Contribution:

  • Collaborate with the sponsorship and sales teams to develop content-driven commercial opportunities.
  • Support the creation of sponsorship packages tied to content features, panels, or speaking opportunities.
  • Monitor budget and contribute to achieving overall event profitability.

Event Execution:

  • Attend conferences to manage speaker logistics and moderate sessions when needed.
  • Ensure a seamless conference experience for speakers and delegates.
  • Evaluate post-event feedback and performance metrics to improve future editions.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
  • 7+ years’ experience in conference production, content development, or a similar role in exhibitions/events.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proven track record of building high-level conference programs and securing C-suite speakers.
  • Strong project management and leadership abilities.
  • Commercial mindset with understanding of how content drives sponsorship and delegate sales.

Success Metrics:

  • Quality and relevance of conference agendas.
  • Number and seniority of confirmed speakers.
  • Delegate satisfaction and engagement.
  • Sponsorship revenue linked to content.
  • On-time delivery of all conference milestones.


*** ONLY shortlisted candidates will be contacted ***

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