The company is called First Conferences. It was established in 1991 and there are currently about 80 of us working here. This years revenues will be approximately £8.5 million
 
Most of our revenue comes from international business conferences and exhibitions. But our business also encompasses increasingly large scale publishing activities both magazines and email newsletters. Weve also just started a company that co-ordinates international business research. 
 
Although were located in London we trade all over the world. In fact, last year we had customers in more than 100 countries.  About 45% of our business comes from Europe, 40% North America and 15% from Asia.

The conferences themselves are held in capital cities or major business centres, usually they take place in chain hotels like the Marriott, Hilton or Sheraton. This year, outside of Europe, weve held conferences in Hong Kong, Singapore, Russia, South Korea, Australia and all over the USA.

The customers for our conferences and exhibitions as well as our publications are people involved in international business. A typical conference will attract delegates from at least ten countries.
 
 We work in a number of different industries - the main ones are:
  Energy
  Pharmaceuticals
  Healthcare
  Transport and logistics
  Travel
  Automotive
  Ethical business
  Mobile and Wireless
  Retail
  Gambling

The way we work

The management style of the company is quite simple. We keep the organisation as flat as we can and have as little hierarchy as possible. 

Youre trusted to work hard, do a good job and make your own decisions.

The working environment is, as youd expect of a small, predominantly young media company: scruffy, slightly chaotic and with far too many bicycles about the place. But we all help each other and try to have fun.

The People

 Who works here?

For the most part were a young company and the average is about 25. Were also multinational, people here come from: United Kingdom, Ukraine, Sweden, USA, Argentina, Ireland, Malaysia, Australia, New Zealand, France, Germany and South Africa.

What do we value? 

Due to high UK and international demand, we are seeking applications from candidates with advertising   sales experience

Unlike most companies were not really interested in your academic qualifications.  Were much more interested in the jobs or projects - that youve done and where youve done them.

We also want to know about your hobbies, your ambitions and your non-work interests because they tell us much more about you than your academic qualifications do.