Are you a strategic and entrepreneurial professional ready to drive business growth in an exciting industry?
We are seeking a Growth Strategy Manager to support and execute regional growth initiatives, including event launches, and market expansion, across our thriving event portfolio.
In this pivotal role, you’ll identify new opportunities, and work closely with stakeholders to shape and implement our vision for regional success. If you have a strong analytical mindset, a passion for innovation, and a proven track record in the development of strategic plans and growth opportunities, this is the opportunity for you!
Why join us?
* Play a leading role in the expansion and transformation of an innovative events portfolio.
* Spearhead new market launches, directly shaping the region’s business strategy.
* Detect market trends and transform them into new growth opportunities for our current portfolio.
* Collaborate with high-performing teams across Europe, driving initiatives with autonomy and creativity.
* Join a global leader in events, known for bringing business communities together and delivering exceptional results.
Key Responsibilities
Business Strategy & Growth Initiatives
* Monitor and assess market trends and the event industry landscape to identify new event opportunities, prioritise and develop the most promising launch opportunities.
* Become an expert of different industries our events serve or Easyfairs could enter based on market analysis, competing event visits and customer interviews.
* Recommend launch decisions including P&L impact to senior decision makers and oversee approved launches with the implementation team.
Existing Event Development
* Identify key areas for improvements and growth opportunities across our existing event portfolio and develop structured plans to address them, working closely with our event directors.
* Create strategic plans for our events based on the opportunities identified, e.g., concept re-positionings, targeting of new customer groups.
Stakeholder Management
* Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (management, event directors and teams) to ensure alignment on growth objectives.
* Engage with external stakeholders such as sector associations, federations, opinion leaders, press, exhibitors.
The Ideal Candidate
* 3 to 6 years of experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, market intelligence or growth strategy.
* Good analytical and problem‑solving skills, capacity to summarise market insights into actionable strategies.
* Entrepreneurial mindset, hands‑on person and “make it happen” spirit.
* Curiosity on different industries, eager to dig into a new industry and understand its key dynamics.
* Strong strategic vision, analytical mindset, and creativity.
* Excellent commercial, negotiation, and communication skills.
* Proven ability to manage multiple projects, engage stakeholders, and deliver results.
* Fluent in English (written and spoken).
* Master’s degree preferred but not required.
Please note: This is a strategic growth and market development role. It is not a sales or account management position. The focus is on identifying, validating, and launching new business opportunities.
Benefits
* 🎂 Birthday Day off
* 🏡 Flexible working as well as hybrid working
* 👶 Enhanced family pay (maternity & paternity)
* 🚲 Cycle to work scheme
* 🚂 Interest free travel loans
* 📚 Free online academy to focus on professional development and upskilling
* 🧠 Specialist external performance coach services available to all employees
* 🤝 Employee assistance programme
* 👩⚕️ 24/7 access to our virtual GP service
* 🏆 Long service awards
* 💰 Pension as well as offering salary sacrifice
* 👪 Life cover
* 🔒 Group income protection
* 🍾 Fully stocked beer & wine fridge in the office
* 🎉 Regular company socials organised throughout the year
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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