Exhibition Growth & P&L Lead

LexisNexis Risk Solutions; Richmond, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

RX Global is seeking an Exhibition Manager in Richmond, VA on a 1-year fixed-term contract to drive the growth and commercial performance of a portfolio of exhibitions. You will lead strategic planning, partner with Sales, Marketing, Commercial and Operations, and own end-to-end event delivery with full P&L responsibility up to $5 million.

You will collaborate across functions, leverage customer insights, and explore new products and brand extensions to meet market needs, with occasional

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commercial acumen and experience managing budgets, forecasts and P&L.
• Experience leading teams in a matrix organisational design structure.
• Ability to communicate with conviction and authenticity across a wide range of stakeholders.
• Confidence to take considered risks and support innovation.
• Strong strategic and operational planning capabilities.
• Ability to analyse data and identify trends and opportunities.
• Experience managing internal and external stakeholder relationships, including partners and associations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and promote the core Value Propositions of the event and champion the event within RX, RELX and the broader market and customer bases.
• Complete Event Value Plans and use them as the core briefing document for all matrix supporting teams.
• Conduct industry and event SWOT analysis, competitor analysis and market positioning exercises.
• Research market trends and maintain a deep understanding of industry developments with a focus on 3-5 year trends.
• Drive year-on-year customer satisfaction improvements through a focus on value delivery, innovation and product development initiatives.
• Deliver strategic targets, annual budgets, forecasts, reporting and management of matrix team spend trackers, including P&L responsibility.
• Lead event delivery including venue management, floorplan ownership, show features, partner and association management, registration and survey oversight.
• Effectively lead and influence cross-functional matrix teams to ensure the delivery of an exemplary event experience.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Budget management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

RX Global is seeking an Exhibition Manager in Richmond, VA on a 1-year fixed-term contract to drive the growth and commercial performance of a portfolio of exhibitions. You will lead strategic planning, partner with Sales, Marketing, Commercial and Operations, and own end-to-end event delivery with full P&L responsibility up to $5 million.

You will collaborate across functions, leverage customer insights, and explore new products and brand extensions to meet market needs, with occasional