The purpose of the role is to promote Aberdeen as a leading business event destination to secure new international, European, and national conferences, business meetings, and events in the city and region.
Key responsibilities:
* Contribute to the coordination and development of the Aberdeen Ambassador Network, including its Steering Committees.
* Proactively work alongside academic institutions and businesses based in the North East to broaden the reach and impact of the Network.
* Identify and support opportunities for business event bids linked to local expertise, research, and strategic sectors.
* Track relevant developments and investments across Aberdeen’s key industries to inform ambassador-led sales activity.
* Assist in the planning and delivery of Ambassador-led events and recognition initiatives.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date Ambassador records across relevant CRM and reporting systems.
* Proactively research international, European, and national association business events, with academic ties to sector strengths in the North East.
* Identify new leads, progress viable leads to the bid stage and advance to confirmation.
* Work in a coordinated manner with the Head of Convention Bureau, P&J Live, Ambassador Network Steering Committees, academic institutions, and appropriate regional stakeholders.
* Input activity into the CRM and joint reporting/tracking spreadsheets.
* Identify and convert sales opportunities.
* Contributing to achieving commercial income generation targets.
* Coordinate and deliver the Aberdeen Convention Bureau representation at industry sales and educational events, promoting Aberdeen as a business events destination, and maximising return on investment.
* Develop and maintain productive relationships with key industry bodies, such as VisitBritain,VisitScotland, Association of British Professional Conference Organisers (ABPCO) and International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA).
* Produce conference bids, proposals, and presentations to meet client requirements, using ACB-branded materials.
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