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In the 1970s, the publishers of Industry Week magazine co-founded a company called Penton Learning Systems.
Its mission and purpose was to "supply the missing link between a number of disconnected colleges and universities, each marginally effective in designing and developing short courses for managerial and professional workers, and an integrated system of great power."
The concept was simple. Let's say Michigan State University offered the best short course on Developing the Annual Marketing Plan and California Institute of Technology offered the best short course on Energy Management for Commercial Buildings. MSU could "import" CIT's Energy Management course and export its marketing planning seminar to CIT. If 100 schools entered the consortium, and each provided just one outstanding seminar and faculty member, then every institution would have access to 100 outstanding seminars and faculty members.
The concept proved valid. 105 colleges and universities joined the consortium. Schools, such as Southern Methodist University, University of California-Berkeley, University of Cincinnati, California Institute of Technology, Northwestern University, Michigan State University, University of Minnesota, and the like became active "importers and exporters" of timely seminars that could be offered to their local markets.
For 15 years, Penton Learning Systems managed this consortium with great success. It assisted in the design and development of over 30,000 short courses/seminars in the fields of quality management, project management, finance and accounting, marketing management, strategic planning and implementation, and the like.
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Research Analyst and Conference Producer, Human Resources Sector
NOTE: This is not a HR position; you will be responsible for conducting research and organizing conference programs for HR executives.
IQPC provides business executives around the world with tailored practical conferences, large scale events, topical seminars and in-house training programs, keeping them up-to-date with industry trends, technological developments and the regulatory landscape. IQPC's large scale conferences are market leading “must attend" events for their respective industries.
The Human Resources Sector Research Analyst and Conference Producer specializes in researching and developing forward thinking market research, content development and project management.
The candidate will conduct in-depth primary and secondary research and organize the intellectual content of conference programs that reflect timely business strategies for the HR sector that help define the future agenda and challenges to be overcome. Conference programs can include such topics as Human Capital Manager, Talent Management, Learning, Corporate University, HR Service Delivery and others.
The candidate will also be responsible for drafting the conference agenda, brochure copywriting, interviewing senior executives, inviting and confirming conference speakers and attending the event. This position is entrepeneurial in nature as compensation is comprised of a basic salary and profit share.
The HR Sector Research Analyst and Conference Producer has a lot of budgetary influence and you will be taking part in making financial decisions that will have significant bottom line impact. In addition, you will be the lead project manager for each of your conferences, interfacing and guiding colleagues within the Marketing, Sales and Operations teams that will support your conferences.
The HR Sector Research Analyst and Conference Producer will be responsible for:
- Undertaking detailed phone research on specific conference topics with senior level business executives within the HR Industry
- Developing the intellectual content of conference agendas based on results from the extensive research conducted
- Securing senior level speakers for each event
- Establishing and managing on-going relations with speakers and delegates
- Running and managing events onsite
This career offers:
- Intellectual challenge
- Interaction with global business leaders within the HR industry
- A fast paced environment
- Financial rewards for high performance
- Opportunity for rapid career progression
- Comprehensive training and development
- Experience in the HR sector is a huge plus
- Previous conference research and or development experience is a huge plus
- Those with experience working as a Consultant, Market Analyst or in Business Intelligence are encouraged to apply
- Experience making warm or cold calls is a huge plus
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent required
- Excellent project management skills
- Ability to work independently and under pressure, and to meet tight deadlines
- Confident communicator with good written and oral skills
- Creative thinking
- Service-oriented and able to take a consultative approach
- Team player and possess good interpersonal skills
- Experienced with the Microsoft Office and other general computer skills
- Attention to detail and ability to effectively multi-task is a must!
Please note: this is not an event or meeting planning position, this position is responsible for developing the intellectual content of industry-specific conferences.
TO APPLY: Please sumbit your resume and a cover letter. Please include your salary requirements.
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