Conference Manager

1 week ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Venue West Conference Services Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Conference Manager to join our team at Venue West Conference Services. As a Conference Manager, you will be responsible for managing and guiding national and international conferences in person, virtually, and hybrid for corporations, associations, special interest groups, and independent businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead conference teams and serve as the face of Venue West to clients
  • Develop and manage conference project plans with timelines, risk management assessments, and mitigation actions
  • Liaise with clients to identify and define requirements, scope, and objectives
  • Manage internal cross-functional teams for each project
  • Mentor team members on their assigned duties
  • Prepare post-conference reports, including financial and survey results, and organize a conference debrief with the committee and other stakeholders
  • Develop and monitor budgets to ensure revenue and expenditure are kept within established boundaries
  • Report monthly to clients on each assigned project
  • Review all invoices for accuracy and ensure all financial transactions are accurate
  • Finalize financial reconciliation of each project
  • Manage exhibition and sponsorship sales, assist with marketing, and ensure all sponsorship entitlements are delivered
  • Work with registration to create and launch the registration site
  • Oversee the preparation of delegate materials and manage logistics, suppliers, and teams on-site

Requirements:

  • Demonstrated experience multitasking and prioritizing
  • Degree or diploma or combination of education and demonstrated experience
  • 3-5 years as a conference manager
  • Excellent client management skills
  • Strong English grammar skills
  • Microsoft Office Package
  • Ability to work with multiple teams and supervisors

What We Offer:

  • Competitive salary ($65,000 - $75,000 depending on experience and qualifications)
  • Benefits package after 3 months

About Us:

Venue West Conference Services is a family-owned and operated business with over 50 years of experience in the Canadian conference and association industry. We are certified by the International Association of Professional Congress Organisers to manage international congresses and work with clients from across Canada and around the world.

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