Informa · 8 hours ago
VP, Events
Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $230K/yr
5+ years expInforma Markets, a division of Informa, creates global platforms for industries through large-scale events. The Vice President, Events will drive the success and growth of the Fashion’s MAGIC, PROJECT and OFFPRICE brands by focusing on strategic direction, financial performance, and collaboration to deliver innovative events that meet customer needs.
B2BBusiness IntelligenceEventsInformation ServicesLead GenerationMarketingPublishing
Responsibilities
Shape and execute event strategies aligned with company goals and long-term growth objectives
Drive innovation in event formats, exploring new ways to engage audiences and deliver unique value
Identify and maximize revenue opportunities through new partnerships, sponsorships, and customer engagement initiatives
Leverage customer feedback and data to refine strategies, ensuring relevance, competitiveness, and continuous improvement
Own the P&L for assigned events, providing actionable insights to finance and leadership on opportunities, risks, and forecasts
Support financial planning and monthly forecasting, ensuring events remain within budget and on track for profitability
Design optimal event floor plans and activations to maximize revenue while enhancing customer experience
Develop immersive, interactive event experiences that meet customer expectations and deliver measurable ROI
Engage directly with customers and attendees to understand their needs and preferences, incorporating insights into event strategies
Ensure all events align with market trends and deliver clear value propositions for attendees and exhibitors
Act as a senior leader, setting clear expectations and fostering alignment across finance, sales, retail, marketing, education, operations, and other departments
Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, ensuring transparency and alignment on event goals, timelines, and financial performance
Lead and mentor the events team, providing regular feedback, coaching, and professional development opportunities to drive high performance
Collaborate across brands and functions, contributing to Fashion’s overall success while maintaining accountability for assigned events
Qualification
Required
5–8 years of experience in a commercial role within the events industry, ideally in Fashion
5 years of experience leading cross-functional teams in collaborative, hybrid work environments
3–5 years of P&L accountability and budget management experience
Strong analytical skills with a proven ability to use data to guide strategy and decision-making
Creative thinker with a track record of identifying innovative solutions in competitive markets
Proven success in generating sponsorship revenue and building long-term partnerships
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels
Strong leadership and culture-building skills, with a focus on motivating teams to achieve high performance
Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (up to 30%)
Benefits
Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment
Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too
Career 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 moves
Time 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 year
Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount
Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more
Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs
As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world
Company
Informa
Informa is a business intelligence, academic publishing, knowledge, and events group.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2014-05-30IPO
Leadership Team
Andrew Mullins
CEO Informa Connect Division
Patrick Martell
COO
Recent News
2025-12-24
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