Events Specialist - Audience Development

• Secure event registrations through proactive telemarketing outreach and follow-up calls, keeping all lists and records up to date.
• Provide insightful reports on registrant demographics, industries, and other key metrics using Microsoft Office tools; track and analyze attendance and call-conversion trends to optimize outreach strategies, following IDC's guidelines.
• Make outbound follow-up and reminder calls, answer inquiries, and provide event information professionally and engagingly, building lasting relationships that foster loyalty and repeat engagement.
• Apply a telemarketing-driven approach, with clear call targets and conversion goals, to expand audience reach.
• Develop and maintain a well-organized, detailed contact database for IDC's events using Microsoft Excel and other Office tools.
• Analyze feedback to identify opportunities for improving content, services, and satisfaction in future events.
• Partner closely with the marketing and events team, sharing call insights and feedback to elevate IDC's event goals.
• Bring a people-first approach, contributing to a collaborative, motivated team culture.

• Professional verbal communication skills in Arabic and English with the ability to convey messages in a polite, engaging, and motivating way.
• Strong telemarketing skills, including cold and warm calling, objection handling, lead qualification, and call-based conversion of prospects.
• Previous corporate experience is required, ideally in a similar role (telemarketing, sales tele-calling, events support, or customer service) with a strong focus on relationship-building and lead generation.
• Good working experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint) for data entry, reporting, and analysis, with strong organizational and multitasking skills.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with the team, with flexibility to occasionally attend events outside standard working hours.
• Travel: Up to 10% for event support and onsite execution.
• Fluent English skills are mandatory as you will be supporting IDC Events in the whole region. 
• Understanding of marketing principles, including audience segmentation, lead generation, and engagement strategies to drive registration and attendance.
• Proficient in internet research and Microsoft Excel for data entry and analysis, with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

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