Senior Public Relations (PR) Officer

Role: Moderator Debate lunch

Location: Sint-Katelijne-Waver (Mechelen)

Contract duration: 3 Months with possible extension

Languages: French OR Dutch English

Work mode: Remote

Job Description

Role Overview

· We are seeking an experienced Senior Public Relations (PR) Officer to lead and moderate exclusive executive lunch debate sessions focused on Cash Flow Management and Working Capital Solutions. The successful candidate will leverage their professional network to identify and engage senior decision-makers, facilitate high-value discussions, and ensure meaningful outcomes that strengthen stakeholder relationships while enhancing the sponsor's visibility and thought leadership.

· The ideal candidate is an exceptional communicator with strong networking, moderation, and stakeholder engagement skills, capable of creating an interactive environment where participants openly share challenges, concerns, and best practices.

Key Responsibilities

· Stakeholder Engagement & Prospect Identification

· Identify and target senior professionals, executives, finance leaders, and business decision-makers who align with the event's target audience.

· Utilize existing professional networks and industry contacts to maximize participation.

· Conduct personalized outreach via email, phone calls, and LinkedIn to secure attendance.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective participants before, during, and after the event.

Event Planning & Coordination

· Coordinate with internal teams and event sponsors to ensure seamless event execution.

· Prepare the discussion agenda, moderator notes, key discussion themes, and participant briefing materials.

· Ensure all logistical arrangements are completed before the event.

Debate Facilitation & Event Moderation

· Welcome participants and create a collaborative, professional, and engaging environment.

· Moderate the lunch debate session (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM), encouraging meaningful participation from all attendees.

· Guide discussions around:

· Cash Flow Management

· Working Capital Optimization

· Financial Challenges

· Industry Best Practices

· Business Opportunities

· Ensure discussions remain focused, balanced, and aligned with the event objectives.

Audience Engagement

· Encourage active participation by asking insightful questions and facilitating open dialogue.

· Manage varying viewpoints professionally while maintaining productive discussions.

· Foster networking opportunities among participants throughout the event.

· Key Findings & Executive Summary

· Capture key discussion points, recurring business challenges, and actionable insights.

· Summarize the major findings at the conclusion of the session.

· Highlight the sponsor's expertise and solutions where appropriate.

· Prepare a concise post-event summary for internal stakeholders and sponsors.

Relationship Management

· Conduct post-event follow-ups with attendees.

· Gather participant feedback to evaluate event success and identify opportunities for improvement.

· Maintain ongoing relationships with participants for future engagements and networking opportunities.

Required Skills:

· Audience engagement

· Debate facilitation

· Event moderation

· Key findings synthesis

· Prospect identification