CMPi, a division of the global media company United Business Media, is one of the top b2b media organisations in the world.

Amongst its well-established brands are industry-leading publications including Building, Travel Trade Gazette, The Publican, Farmers Guardian, and Property Week. It also has a number of exhibitions recognised as the pre-eminent events in their respective market sectors. These include CPhI, The Interiors Event and IFSEC. Please click here for more information.

About CMPi Conferences

CMPi runs a number of conferences across its various markets but to capitalise on the demand for face-to-face media, has launched its own dedicated Conference Division. The aim is to build a dedicated conference team whose sole role is to develop, deliver and expand conference opportunities for CMPi around the world. It will be built on high revenues, healthy margins and sustainability.

CMPi Conferences is looking for the `best in the business´ in terms of individuals to provide an experienced platform on which to grow the business quickly. We require individuals who are 100% passionate about conferences and are committed to a career in this area. We specifically want people who enjoy an entrepreneurial atmosphere and want to be part of a really exciting conference opportunity.

As a start up Division, CMPi Conferences has the unique opportunity to not only build on the experience, leanings and insights of many years in the industry but also change and adapt. It will take the best approaches of B2B conferences and leave the worst behind.

• Market leading brands and global opportunities
• Career Progression
• Flexibility
• Culture
• No churn so no burn
• Make your mark

CMPi Conferences are looking for an experienced manager to launch and grow a conference business for our International Exhibition brands. The opportunity around these markets is substantial and calls for an exceptional individual who is hungry for a fast-track career opportunity in conferences.

International Exhibitions Division

This Division is responsible for some of world´s largest exhibitions and events in Food Ingredients, Pharmaceutical Ingredients, Health & Beauty and the luxury yachting market. It organises Exhibitions and Events globally which include CPhI Worldwide, Fi Europe, Hi Europe, PMEC, Informex and Sea trade.

In conjunction with the newly formed CMPi Conference Division, International Exhibitions is developing existing conference products and creating an extensive portfolio of new conferences through its leading exhibition brands.

As head of the International Exhibitions conference business, you will essentially be a business unit in your own right with full P&L responsibility not only for your portfolio of events and conference producers, but also for the marketing and logistics individuals needed to deliver your events. This role gives you the opportunity to grow and manage your own business and enjoy the challenges that this brings.

Reporting Structure:

The Conference Manager will be based in Holland but report directly to the Conference Director (based in London) and will be expected to grow their own team as quickly as is feasibly possible.

• Minimum of 3 years managing a successful team of commercial conference producers, although 5 years plus will be more preferable - there is no room for inexperience with this role.
• Track record of launching successful international conferences in new markets
• Budget responsibility for a portfolio of events
• Managing Marketing Executives, Organisers and Sales professionals
• Forecasting & business plan writing

This is a key role in a new business and therefore constitutes a blank piece of paper. The candidate will find this exciting and energising and will relish the opportunities a challenge such as this brings. They will be a real self-starter with the ability to find a starting point and make it happen: they will be a visionary with the capabilities of making that vision a reality.

In terms of communication, they will be a god. Not only will they have to work closely with the managers and key players within CMPi Conferences, they will also have to develop strong relationships with Event Managers, Marketing & Sales Managers, and Operations Managers within the Exhibition teams.

If you are interested in this job, please click on the button below.  To determine suitability we request to include a salary indication with your application.

For any questions please contact Belinda Jiskoot on 06 - 16 50 37 73