SVP, Events

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.

Job Description

What we’re looking for:

As the Senior Vice President (SVP) of Events for Aviation within Informa Markets, this key executive reports directly to the Executive Vice President, holding a pivotal role with comprehensive accountability for the strategic direction and financial prosperity of the global Aviation tradeshows and conferences. This entails overseeing not only the events themselves but also their associated products and talent pool.

The ideal candidate for this position embodies a distinctive blend of creativity, ambition, drive, and innovation, coupled with a profound dedication to business process, structure, and planning. The role demands strong leadership abilities, exceptional commercial insight, and keen financial judgment to navigate the complexities of the aviation industry.

Informa Markets' Aviation events showcase the expansive scope of the aviation aftermarket and propulsion business, with a global reach that spans multiple continents. Essential to excelling in this role is a demonstrable track record of successful business dealings, adept negotiation skills, and a talent for cultivating fruitful partnerships across diverse regions and cultures.

Successful candidates for this position are expected to possess extensive experience in commercial leadership, fostering commercial growth and development, adeptly managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, and exhibiting robust financial acumen. Above all, they must exemplify thoughtful and transparent leadership, guiding teams with integrity and clarity towards achieving organizational objectives. The ideal candidate resides in the Tri-State Region (NY-NJ-CT) of the United States.

Role Accountability and Duties:

• Oversee all aspects of strategy, budgets, event plans, management, and execution.
• Take full ownership of the budget and profit & loss (P&L) throughout execution.
• Set targets and establish tactics to achieve the plan.
• Collaborate with the Director of Finance to forecast accurately and contribute to weekly sales reports for Brands and products, communicating challenges, solutions, and opportunities weekly to the President, Aviation Week Network.
• Lead the marketing team to ensure alignment on strategy, budget, and objectives for both attendee and sales marketing.
• Manage day-to-day leadership of the events team (sales, programs, education), including coordination with event operations for successful event delivery.
• Engage with and understand customer groups to drive deep community understanding, prioritizing their experience.
• Work with marketing and operations leadership to ensure a rewarding event experience for attendees and sponsors, from merchandising the floor plan to live event features.
• Collaborate with marketing and PR teams to develop KPIs and ensure goal achievement.
• Support the development of new sponsorship opportunities, leading experiential strategy, delivery, and monetization.
• Contribute to launches, M&A activity, divestitures, and new product development.
• Analyze data to identify required actions.
• Ensure effective utilization of technology (Salesforce, Eloqua, etc.), reporting as needed, and analyzing trends.
• Make commercial decisions swiftly and meaningfully in alignment with holistic business strategy.
• Facilitate strategic internal communication within and across business units and divisions, maintaining high engagement levels.
• Demonstrate visible and transparent leadership with senior colleagues, focusing on recruitment and retention of talent.
• Lead diverse, remote, and in-office teams across various locations.
• Foster regular and open communication within the organization, promoting a positive organizational culture.
• Anticipate future challenges and adapt positively to changing circumstances.
• Continuously develop manag