Company Description

There's no such thing as a typical Informa colleague…And that's how we like it. We're a diverse Group, with over 10,000 colleagues working in many different roles in one of six Divisions and in over 30 countries. Each of us brings something different, a unique set of abilities, experience and knowledge. It’s what makes us who we are.

All our businesses and offices share a culture based on respect and inclusiveness, and a working environment that is enjoyable, stimulating, rewarding and supportive for colleagues. One that enables everyone to fully participate in the life of the Group and its ongoing, sustainable growth.

As a division of Informa, a FTSE 100 company, Informa Markets provides customers and partners around the globe with opportunities to engage, experience and do business through live, virtual and hybrid events, specialist digital content and actionable data solutions.

People are at the heart of Informa Markets. Our business thrives on the passion and entrepreneurship of our 4,000+ colleagues, who deliver over 500 international events and brands in more than 40 countries across the globe.

Using our industry insight, comprehensive portfolio of markets, content, and digital resources, we are passionate about creating platforms for our customers to connect and shaping environments that enable businesses to flourish.

Job Description

The VP of Events is accountable for managing the MRO and AeroEngine event brands success and growth. This individual will bring a robust understanding of the Aviation industry, events space, and in partnership with the SVP of Events, will ensure thoughtful proposals are put forth to inform decisions made leading to the financial and experiential growth of the events. They will be skilled at facilitating strong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders, be customer focused, be willing to take calculated risks, have strong analytical skills, and can lead in a cross-functional, matrix environment. To be successful in the role, this leader will need a high level of maturity, agility, and the ability to work and collaborate with colleagues and clients throughout the organization across all departments, up to the most senior levels.

Success will be measured against the financial, operational and customer performance and outlook of the MRO and AeroEngine brands. Sustaining and growing our commercially successful and financially viable brands & products for the customer, growing our market presence, engaged in the community and at the helm of outstanding customer experience for all brands.

As a key member of the Informa Markets Aviation Week Network team this leader is responsible for steering the business to capitalize on industry trends, changing market conditions and customer needs.

Role Accountability and Duties:

STRATEGY AND GROWTH

• Leadership of assigned events, their strategy and ultimately their growth.
• Set strategy, manage milestones and deliver on the events - this includes rolling three-year strategy, annual budget planning, the objectives contained within both team and support teams, with support and input from SVP.
• Support the identification of growth opportunities for the events, size market opportunity, assess future growth opportunities, M&A activity and launch opportunities.
• Manage P/L responsibilities associated with assigned portfolio of events and liaising with SVP, Events
• Deliver financial, operational and customer oriented- event objectives (e.g.  profitability, new business and customer retention, as well as customer satisfaction)
• Understand market nuances to manage the events, laying out its vision and competitive position (e.g. where it plays within the market, at present and in the future, and why)
• Support the development of events with SVP, pricing strategies, based on strategic layout of event space, product bundling options, value-based pricing and commercial drivers.  Partner with Marketing to set Attendee goals. 
• Lead the development of key strategic partnerships and management of associated relationships.  Partner with marketing to ensure budget is managed appropriately.
• As part of the event planning process, partner with Marketing and Sales to determine product offering(s) needed to deliver the event and collaboratively decide on vendor selection(s).

OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIP

• Manage collaboration across the business functions of Sales, Marketing, Operations, Finance, IT and Registration
• Line management of team through regular 1:1’s, coaching and mentoring, and professional development.
• Monitor team and individual performance against targets and KPIs.
• Support on the recruitment and assessment of new hires to the team.

EVENT INNOVATION

• Work with the SVP/team on the delivery of outstanding customer experience, to create innovative and interactive experiences at events.
• Develop creative ideas to engage customers in new innovative forms.
• Assist with the interpretation of customer insight, based on industry conversations and data, supported by Marketing and customer data, in order to evolve event relevance and value.

BUILDING COMMUNITY AND DISTINCTION

• Build relationships with the event’s key existing and prospective customers.
• Develop relationships with the broader customer community, understanding market trends and sentiments in order to inform other business teams about strategy.
• Ensure collaboration with the conference producers and the editorial/data team, focus on content development to ensure community interests are aligned
• Represent the events by being an industry figure via attending the events.

Qualifications

What you bring to the team:

• 7+ years’ experience in event planning and strategy in a B2B market
• Knowledgeable and passionate about relevant industries
• 5 years’ experience successfully leading dynamic and agile teams by encouraging personal and professional growth.
• Proven success managing teams in a remote and/or flexible environment.
• Ability to act as an inspirational leader with charisma and energy. Strong interpersonal skills and high level of enthusiasm
• Strong influencer, ability to navigate a matrix structure.
• Ability to develop relationships at senior levels, interacting with high value customer accounts.
• Ability to define a brand and growth strategies; identify and clearly articulate the value proposition.
• Experience reporting, budgeting, forecasting and related processes and policies.
• Experience building trusted internal relationships and maintaining an open two-way conversation to ensure overall brand (event/product) and business success.
• Ability to collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders and other functions to ensure successful implementation of a matrixed business model.

Additional Information

We offer:

Why work at Informa?

Employee experience is very important to us at Informa. On top of joining a supportive, diverse and ambitious team that welcomes all types of candidates. We are also flexible with different working patterns and prioritize promotions internally.

Our benefits include:

• Tailored development opportunities and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn
• Balance time in the office with time working remotely, feeling fully supported wherever you are
• 25 days annual leave, 4 days for volunteering and a day off for your birthday!
• The chance to work from (almost!) anywhere across the globe, four weeks a year
• Competitive and rewarding benefits, tailored to each of our regions
• Work with high quality specialist products
• Bright and friendly staff who are all “expert’s experts” and additional training and development for helping you achieve your career aspiration
• The chance to become an Informa shareholder, with extra rewards just for colleagues
• Regular social events and networking opportunities

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