Company Description

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organize over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products, and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we also provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Director of Event Development for Informa Markets Engineering Group.

As the Director of Event Development, you will lead and champion strategic launches and build an event portfolio, driving the tactical implementation of these strategies with show teams and delivering results in line with established KPIs and financial goals.  As the ‘face’ of the brands, you will forge strong relationships with key stakeholders, internal and external partners, and customers in assigned industries and regions. 

You will be responsible for and evaluated against development, execution, customer satisfaction,  financial performance, and outlook of their events. Able to make data-based decisions to ensure a commercially successful and financially viable product for the customer, with a growing market presence, engaged community, and outstanding stakeholder experiences. 

Role Accountability and Duties:

Strategy and growth

Lead the development and implementation of a new global event businessBuild strategies to seize on these new market opportunities across geographiesLead collaboration inside Informa with regional internal partnersDevelop and support strategic customer and association partnershipsSupport product pricing strategies and planningDeliver on customer, operational, and financial objectivesManage tactical implementation of strategic business plans

Excellence and innovation

Drive creative and new ideas to engage customers at and around the events. Prototyping new ideas and innovative approaches.Challenge current restrictions in thinking to increase engagement of an event for the customer.

Operational leadership 

Manage P&L in collaboration with team managers and financeProvide accurate and timely reporting of KPIs and forecastsManage collaboration across the business functions of Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, IT and RegistrationResponsible for the overall customer experience, Line management of team managers through regular 1:1’s, professional development, and coaching | mentoringMonitor team and individual performance against targets, KPIs, and MBOsSupport on the recruitment and assessment of new hires to the teamSupport where necessary in the annual financial planning and quarterly forecasting meetings reviews

 Execution 

Monitor and manage the day-to-day execution of events across Marketing, Sales, Operations, Media and more Provide guidance in the development of all marketing, experiential, and partner programs Help guide the development of all live content and conference programmingManage the development and execution of all operationally related programs

The pay range for this position is $140,000 - $160,000 based on experience. 

This posting will automatically expire on 7/12/2024

 

QualificationsMinimum of 10 years’ experience leading exhibitions, preferably in B2B sectorStrategic planning experienceExperience leading teams and acting as an inspirational leader with charisma and energyAbility to develop relationships at the senior level and support the management and interaction with high-value customer accountsExperience reporting, budgeting/forecastingExperience building trusted internal relationships and maintaining an open two-way conversation to ensure overall brand (event/product) and business successAbility to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholdersAbility to travel GloballyStrong interpersonal skills and public speaking skillsBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Additional Information

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive, and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive, and we support a range of working patternsGreat community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day, and active diversity and inclusion networks Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available tooCareer opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job movesTime out: 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a yearCompetitive benefits, including a 401k match, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discountStrong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and moreRecognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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