Head - Buyer-Seller Engagements and Industry Events

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fashion industry seeks a dynamic professional for the role of Head of Buyer-Seller Engagements. You will lead the strategic planning and execution of B2B events aimed at bridging industry gaps globally. With over 8 years of requisite experience, this position offers an entrepreneurial opportunity to create impactful industry connections, supported by a recognized brand in the sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary + performance-linked incentives

Entrepreneurial freedom with structured support

Exposure to global brands and decision-makers

Opportunity to build and lead a high-impact vertical

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in B2B event management or related fields is essential.
• Strong exposure to the fashion and textile industry is preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the strategy and execution roadmap for Buyer-Seller Events.
• Curate and ensure high-quality industry events and participant satisfaction.
• Manage client engagement and partnerships, including budgeting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Tech-savviness

Creative thinking

Job description

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Client:

Fibre2Fashion

Location:

london, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Company Description

Fibre2Fashion (F2F) has been a forerunner serving as a single-stop solution for the global Textile, Apparel & Fashion industry, carving a niche for over 2 decades. With a strong global presence and widespread reach in the industry, Fibre2Fashion is a world leader in facilitating businesses with critical and accurate industry information, innovative brand-building solutions, market research insights, and a lot more. Being an important B2B trade media, Fibre2Fashion is a name synonymous with ‘Knowledge Disseminators’ that delivers exactly what matters to the industry and businesses in the textile value chain. We empower organizations by helping them make informed business decisions driving them towards attaining sustained profitability.

1. 45 Million Hits!

2. 78% Decision Makers!

3. 8,00,000 registered members

4. Successfully served clients amongst Fortune 500 Companies worldwide

Role Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and driven professional to lead a new vertical focused on conceptualizing, organizing, and executing exclusive Buyer-Seller Meets and industry events for Fibre2Fashion.com. This individual will be fully accountable for the planning, coordination, client engagement, partner collaboration, and end-to-end execution of quarterly and annual B2B events (physical and virtual).

Key Responsibilities

? Strategic Planning & Leadership

• Own the strategy and execution roadmap for Fibre2Fashion’s Buyer-Seller Events vertical.
• Define KPIs, business goals, and revenue targets for quarterly and annual events.
• Collaborate with internal sales, marketing, content, and tech teams to align resources and timelines.

? Event Design & Execution

• Curate high-impact industry events, including buyer-seller meets, sourcing expos, and executive roundtables.
• Ensure exceptional event quality, seamless logistics, and participant satisfaction.
• Innovate new formats (virtual, hybrid, themed) tailored to sector-specific demands.

? Client & Partner Engagement

• Liaise directly with key brands, suppliers, and solution providers to drive participation and sponsorship.
• Create exclusive matchmaking formats tailored to specific product categories or geographies.
• Build strategic partnerships with industry associations, trade bodies, and event platforms.
• Own and manage the P&L of the vertical.
• Lead budgeting, vendor negotiations, and team hiring as the function scales.
• Develop and implement SOPs and reporting dashboards for event success measurement.

Desired Profile

? Qualifications & Experience

• 8+ years of experience in B2B event management, trade fairs, or buyer-seller matchmaking platforms.
• Strong exposure to the fashion, textile, apparel, or manufacturing ecosystem is highly preferred.
• Proven experience in leading cross-functional teams and owning business outcomes.

? Skills

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
• Tech-savvy with knowledge of event tech platforms, CRM tools, and lead management systems.
• Creative thinker with a pulse on market trends and sourcing challenges.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to build and lead a high-impact vertical from scratch.
• Exposure to global brands, industry leaders, and decision-makers.
• Entrepreneurial freedom with structured support from the Fibre2Fashion ecosystem.
• Competitive salary + performance-linked incentives.