[Hiring] Audience Development Specialist @IDC Research Inc.

Role Description

The Audience Development Specialist will be responsible for building, maintaining, and improving audience databases to support event recruitment across North America. This includes:

• Identifying the right audience profiles based on event criteria.
• Sourcing new contact data.
• Cleaning and validating existing records.
• Supporting outreach efforts to maximize registrations and attendance.

This role requires strong research skills, data accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to work closely with event, marketing, and audience development teams.

Qualifications

• Experience in outbound calling, telecalling, telesales, or customer outreach (BPO/call centre or similar).
• Comfortable with a high volume of calls and a persuasive, professional tone.
• Ability to research and source contacts online using LinkedIn, Google, or similar platforms.
• Strong attention to detail, with a focus on data accuracy and record hygiene.
• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proficient in MS Excel or Google Sheets for data entry, list management, tracking, and reporting.
• Experience with CRM systems or contact management platforms is an advantage.
• Prior exposure to B2B environments, events, or professional audiences is a plus but not required.

Requirements

• Identify and recruit the right audience for North America events — webinars, virtual events, conferences, roundtables, and custom programs.
• Reach that audience through approved channels (email, phone, LinkedIn).
• Partner with internal stakeholders to align on event requirements and priorities.
• Track recruitment progress and database updates.
• Share simple reports on sourcing activity, invitation coverage, and campaign readiness.
• Collaborate with the Audience Development Manager and relevant internal teams.
• Send confirmation and decline emails to registrants.
• Manage registration lists and support additional event formats such as 1:1 meetings and lunch & dinner events.

Benefits

• Work helps shape how the world understands technology and where it goes next.
• Collaborate with curious, high-caliber colleagues who value rigor, integrity, and shared success.
• Contribute to a globally respected brand that supports growth, collaboration, and long-term career development.

Company Description

IDC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. Employment eligibility verification required. We participate in E-Verify.