Strategic Partnerships Director

divh2Strategic Partnerships Director/h2pInforma Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries to trade, innovate and grow. We organise over 450 large-scale branded and transaction-led events in over a dozen specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed live and on-demand B2B events where industries convene and people gather to do business./ppWe also provide data and digital content, as well as year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads./ph3About the Role/h3pThe Strategic Partnerships Director will lead the strategic partnerships strategy across the Health Nutrition business, driving enterprise value creation, revenue growth, market positioning, and long-term industry influence. This leader will identify and activate partnerships that accelerate business growth, enhance customer value, and strengthen Informas leadership position within the global Health Nutrition ecosystem. The role requires exceptional organizational, communication, and analytical skills, along with a strategic mindset to identify opportunities for mutual growth and value creation./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliIn partnership with the Vice President, Health Nutrition, develop and own the multi-year strategic partnerships roadmap aligned to portfolio growth priorities and long-term business strategy./liliIdentify, evaluate, and prioritize partnership opportunities that drive new revenue streams, audience growth, brand expansion, and competitive differentiation./liliEstablish and implement a scalable partnership framework, governance model, and operating structure across the Health Nutrition portfolio./liliServe as a strategic partner to senior leadership on partnership strategy and external ecosystem engagement./liliProactively identify opportunities and innovative collaboration structures./li/ululliServe as the primary point of contact internally and externally for strategic partnerships, ensuring strong communication, collaboration and efficient program management across the events and/or portfolio and with partners/liliOrganize and facilitate regular meetings with partners to ensure execution of partnerships agreements, identify opportunities, and direct each partnership/li/ululliLead executive-level partnership agreement conversations and negotiations/liliCollaborate with events, sales, marketing, legal, finance, and other relevant department team leads to structure and finalize partnership deals/liliOversee the implementation of partnership agreements and ensure all parties meet their obligations/li/ululliEstablish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of partnerships/liliMonitor all partnerships to determine value and make adjustments/liliRegularly evaluate partnership performance and drive optimization strategies to maximize value/liliIdentify opportunities for improvement within existing partnerships/liliDevelop and present reports on partnership activities and outcomes to senior leadership/li/ululliStay informed about industry trends, competitive landscape, and emerging partnership opportunities/liliConduct regular market analysis to identify new potential partners/liliTranslate market insight into actionable partnership strategies/li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliIndustry Relationships: Established relationships across Health Nutrition industry, particularly with Trade Associations and Non-profit Organizations/liliStrategic Thinker: Ability to develop and execute long-term partnership strategies and adapt to shifting market conditions/liliRelationship Builder: Proven ability to develop and maintain deep, long-term relationships with senior-level stakeholders and industry leaders/liliAnalytical Skills: Strong ability to assess market data, partnership opportunities, and financials to make informed decisions/liliCommunication Skills: Highly articulate with excellent written and spoken communication skills. Able to present compelling value propositions to partners and internal stakeholders./liliProject Management: Ability to build a timeline and ensure deliverables are met to meet expected deadlines/liliProblem Solving: Comfortable balancing multiple stakeholders needs while maintaining brand integrity and business objectives/liliCultural Savvy: Able to work in a cross-cultural, fast-paced environment and lead teams through change and growth/liliCreative: Able to think outside the box and challenge conventional approaches to create fresh ideas and innovative solutions/liliMust be able to work effectively in a cross-functional, matrixed organization/liliHigh level of organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously/li/ulh3Additional Information/h3pWe believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. Thats why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When youre not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces like at an Informa event you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely./ppWe work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Heres some of what you can expect when you join us. But dont just take our word for it see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com/ppOur benefits include:/pullistrongGreat community:/strong a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active colleague groups and networks promoting a positive, supportive, and collaborative work environment/lilistrongBroader impact:/strong take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too/lilistrongCareer opportunity:/strong the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When its time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves/lilistrongTime out:/strong 15 days PTO rising to 20 after three years and 25 after six years, plus 10 national holidays, a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year/liliCompetitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount/liliStrong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more/liliRecognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs/liliAs an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world/li/ulpThe salary range for this role is $85,000- $110,000 based on experience./ppThis posting will automatically expire on 5/15/2026/ppWere not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most although not all of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application./ppIf you would like to request reasonable adjustments or accommodations to assist your participation in the hiring process and, or in the advertised position, please inform the appropriate Talent Acquisition Partner for the role once they have been in touch. Your request will be reviewed and considered in confidence. At Informa, youll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. 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