VP, Events

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise 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 provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

The Vice President, Events for Fashion's MAGIC, PROJECT and OFFPRICE brands is a key leadership role responsible for driving the success, growth, and sustainability of our event brands. This position emphasizes strategic direction, financial performance, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver innovative, high-impact events that align with customer needs and market trends. The VP will lead with a focus on profitability, operational excellence, and fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability across teams and brands.

This role requires a visionary leader who can balance strategic growth, financial accountability, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver exceptional events that drive customer loyalty and brand value, within assigned brands and across the Fashion business.

Responsibilities

Growth & Strategic Direction

• 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.

Financial Accountability

• 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.

Customer-Centric Event Design

• 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.

Leadership Communication & Collaboration

• 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.

What we're looking for:

• 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%).

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at an Informa event - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

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:

• 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

The salary range for this role is $170,000-230,000 plus bonus, based on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on February 17, 2026.

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.

If you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodationsto assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. 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.

See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here.