Head of Conference Programming

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Who are we?

We’re Helium 10, the leading Software company for Amazon sellers. We move fast, really fast, so we need someone who can keep up. We’re experts at our craft (and if not, we become experts, fast!) and we hold each other to a high standard. Why? We’re shaping the future for Amazon sellers and our customers deserve the best. We make tough decisions, own up to mistakes, and above all we find solutions to problems. 

Who are you?

You’re a world-class communicator and relationship builder. You know how to think through abstract problems and create concrete solutions. You live for industry events, and understand what makes certain events shine. You’re a fast learner and feel that life is one huge learning opportunity. You crave the opportunity to build something new and have an outsized impact on the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Define the strategy and vision for speaker programming and content at our inaugural event.
  • Execute the event content and agenda.
  • Conduct primary research to ascertain and validate conference content, identify the conference's positioning statement, overall strategies and topics reflecting the latest trends and industry outlook
  • Develop in-depth sales, marketing and project briefs summarizing the main findings of the research for the wider conference team.
  • Work with industry advisors and marketing team on audience development and community engagement. 
  • Develop relationships with influencers, thinkers and doers in the Amazon and marketplace selling space.
  • Ensure that event content and educational programming features key industry trends and insights, how those trends impact the audience, and deliver programming to best engage the audience based on those insights.
  • Work cross-functionally to vet and confirm speakers and handle speaker logistics.
  • Deliver unusual, surprising and delightful experiences on a large scale, growing to a massive scale.
  • Benchmark audience experience against other key conferences and develop insights to further refine future programming.
  • While executing against short term goals, take a multi-year view to continue to improve the audience experience through unparalleled programming.
  • Attend other industry trade shows and conferences and report on findings, what worked & what didn’t.

Job Requirements:

  • BS/BA and 5+ years of experience in conference programming and development, experience in the ecommerce space a major plus.
  • Proven track record of managing all aspects of a successful event throughout its lifecycle, and year over year growth.
  • Strong organizational and project-management skills.
  • Empathy towards the audience with the ability to understand their key concerns and what can inspire and thrill them.
  • Outstanding communication skills, regularly decomposing complex problems and presenting them clearly to the team and executives.
  • Strong work ethic. Employees must understand and possess a willingness to work hard, be honest and have integrity.
  • Must be a self-starter and able to adapt in an ever-changing environment.
  • Organizational and leadership skills.
  • Public and/or media relations experience.
  • Some travel required.

Helium 10 needs EXPERTS! If you are a passionate about business development and would like to join the Helium 10 family please apply today!

Why you should work for Helium 10!

COMPANY PERKS!

  • Fun atmosphere and company culture
  • Competitive compensation and benefits (70% paid medical, dental, and vision, and much more!)
  • HSA, FSA, life insurance, long term disability, commuter benefits, and tons of ancillary benefit options!
  • 401k match
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • 4 weeks paid sabbatical after 2 years
  • Flexible work schedules
  • Public recognition platform
  • Virtual happy hours
  • Work sponsored events
  • Tons of educational opportunities
  • Creative workspace

These are just a few of our awesome office perks that you would be able to take advantage of if you decided to join the Helium 10 family. Apply today!

More Information on Helium 10
Helium 10 operates in the eCommerce industry. The company is located in Irvine, CA. Helium 10 was founded in 2015. It has 288 total employees. It offers perks and benefits such as Volunteer in local community, Partners with nonprofits, Friends outside of work, Eat lunch together, Open door policy and OKR operational model. To see all 2 open jobs at Helium 10, click here.
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