Event Owner: B2B HR Tech Expo Growth & P&L

Arc network; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

25 days annual leave

Birthday day off

Matched pension up to 6%

Life Assurance x4 basic annual salary

Employee assistance programme

Employee Discount site

Zusammenfassung

Arc Network in London is seeking an ambitious Exhibition Manager to own HR Tech Europe and drive its growth, profitability and audience.

You will work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations, editorial and finance to deliver an exceptional customer experience and achieve revenue targets. This is a role with genuine ownership of a major B2B event and the chance to shape strategy, content and direction.

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience managing a B2B event, conference, exhibition or similar commercial product.
• Strong commercial awareness and experience working with revenue targets, budgets and/or P&L.
• Experience working closely with sales and marketing teams to drive event growth.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A customer-first mindset and strong stakeholder management skills.
• Confidence working with senior executives, clients, partners and external suppliers.
• The ability to analyse data and turn insight into commercial and audience-growth decisions.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial approach – you see opportunities rather than waiting to be told what to do.
• The ability to work at both strategic and operational levels and to get into the detail when required.
• Experience in HR, HR technology or B2B technology is advantageous, but not essential.

Aufgaben

• With the Portfolio Director own the event P&L, revenue targets, budgets and profitability.
• Develop and execute the commercial strategy in partnership with the sales team.
• Identify opportunities to grow exhibition, sponsorship, delegate and other revenue streams.
• Work closely with Sales to develop propositions, packages and new commercial opportunities.
• Monitor performance against budget and forecast regularly, taking corrective action where required.
• Build strong relationships with exhibitors, sponsors, partners and other key customers.
• Own the overall audience growth strategy and attendance targets.
• Work with Marketing to develop campaigns that drive registrations, engagement and retention.
• Use audience data and market insight to identify sectors and acquisition opportunities.
• Develop partnerships and promotional opportunities to extend reach.
• Ensure the proposition remains relevant and compelling to HR decision-makers.
• Take overall responsibility for delivery of the event from planning to post-event analysis.
• Work with Operations and suppliers to deliver to a high standard, on time and within budget.
• Own the critical path, milestones, deadlines and risk management.
• Lead the event team onsite and be the senior escalation point during the event.
• Ensure exhibitors, sponsors, speakers and attendees have an outstanding experience.
• Review performance and feedback and implement improvements for future editions.
• Work with editorial/content teams to ensure the programme reflects HR and tech trends.

Kenntnisse

B2B events

P&L management

Commercial strategy

Sales collaboration

Project management

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Strategic & operational

Ownership mindset

HR tech experience advantageous

Jobbeschreibung

Arc Network in London is seeking an ambitious Exhibition Manager to own HR Tech Europe and drive its growth, profitability and audience.

You will work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, operations, editorial and finance to deliver an exceptional customer experience and achieve revenue targets. This is a role with genuine ownership of a major B2B event and the chance to shape strategy, content and direction.