Portfolio Director

A fantastic opportunity for an eager and ambitious Event/Portfolio Director to work on a high profile event.  You will need to be motivated with previous experience in B2B exhibitions.

The Role:

The successful candidate will have worked and developed events at a high level.

What you’ll be doing:

• Exciting opportunity to work on a hugely successful event
• Management, development and mentoring a team of 6
• Chance to build on the existing success of the portfolio and ensure continued growth
• Maintain and develop existing relationships with exhibitors and sponsors
• Develop strategies, build plans for growth and development of shows
• Budget management including event P&L ownership
• Working with contractors and exhibitors to produce a high level, quality events
• Managing time and prioritising
• Self-motivation and management of workload
• Work closely with the management team
• Would suit an ambitious Event Director looking to progress to the next level

Key Requirements:

• Existing experience working within exhibitions and events at Event Director level
• Create and develop new ideas for the event with a proven track record of managing large scale events
• Passionate about growth and launch experience
• Excellent management and communication skills
• Ability to display a professional standard and approach
• A creative style with entrepreneurial spirit
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Experience in either B2B shows
• Open and flexible to new ideas and processes
• Flexible and with a passion for continuous improvement
• Commercial and strategically minded

Why this is a great opportunity:

• Starting salary between £70-100K
• A business with an entrepreneurial style who invest heavily in the development and progression of its work force
• Exciting and vibrant culture