Offer summary

Qualifications:

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail., Experience in research and outreach, particularly in identifying speakers., Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal., A background in corporate innovation or related fields is a plus..

Key responsabilities:

Conduct research to identify and contact potential speakers for events.

Maintain and update a comprehensive speaker database.

Collaborate with program managers to finalize event programs.

Ensure professional communication with speakers throughout the selection process.

Innovation Roundtable® is the leading network exclusively for innovation practitioners in large firms. Our purpose is to facilitate connection and knowledge sharing between innovation managers in a setting where you can learn about best practices from executive speakers, discuss innovation topics, share experiences, and connect with peers from leading firms. Our events are hosted by leading firms in Europe, the US and China and cover various innovation topics with keynote speakers and unique networking opportunities providing a valuable source of inspiration that help companies create an even stronger foundation for innovation. The Innovation Roundtable® Summit is the world's largest gathering exclusively for corporate innovators, gathering over 600 executives from 250+ global corporations. MEMBER FIRMS of the Innovation Roundtable® count over 150 leading multinational firms, including: 3M, Air Liquide, Airbus, BASF, Beiersdorf, Bosch, BNP Paribas, Coca-Cola, Covestro, Danone, Deutsche Telekom, DHL, Dow, E.ON, Enel, Goodyear, Henkel, Mann+Hummel, P&G, Roche, Siemens, Swarovski, Sulzer, Tetra Pak, Thales, Unilever, Volvo Group, Wärtsilä and more. For information about our network, event programs and membership options, please visit our website www.innovationroundtable.com or send an email to info@innovationroundtable.com.

Job description

Innovation Roundtable is the leading network exclusively for innovation practitioners at multinational firms. We facilitate connections between innovation managers, spark inspiration and new ideas, and help build stronger foundations for innovation. The driving force behind our ability to welcome expert speakers at our conferences and events is our programs team.

📢 We are looking for a new team member and you have a chance to join our programs team. If you have a knack for organization, a flair for innovation, and are seeking to leverage your research abilities in your next role, take a look at the job description below.

💼 Job Summary:
Speaker scouting is the starting point for creating high-quality, well-balanced event programs. Speaker scouts are responsible for searching, identifying, and contacting suitable speakers with relevant expertise and impactful content for our events and conferences.

🔍 Your Key Responsibilities:

Speaker Research & Outreach

Identify speakers with strong presentation skills who can effectively deliver valuable and engaging content on corporate innovation topics
Maintain and continuously improve our comprehensive speaker database to track potential candidates

Communication & Coordination

Collaborate closely with program managers to curate and finalize event programs
Reach out to potential speakers to determine their interest and availability for one or more events
Ensure clear and professional communication throughout the speaker selection process

Development Opportunities

Career growth is driven by continuous learning and the development of new capabilities, with opportunities to progress towards a Program Manager role, which involves taking ownership of event programs.

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