Event & Commercial Operations Executive

Event and Commercial Operations Executive Location: 605 3rd Ave, New York office Key Accountabilities Create, manage and enhance the sales inventory to support the sales team in reaching their revenue targets Serve as a primary point of contact for sponsor/exhibit clients during onboarding and throughout their lifecycle Develop and maintain client resources, including but not limited to maintaining the supplier database, the exhibitor manual and the production of onsite documentation, floor plans, FAQs, and health and safety & sustainability practices and onsite welcome packs. Support the successful operational delivery of sponsorship agreements and execution of the exhibit floor, taking on specific projects to see through from planning to onsite. Manage branded assets, including collating requirements, placing orders, overseeing deliveries. Work with Head of Ops to ensure the commercial ops budget is managed and a healthy profit margin on all commercial items is maintained. Work closely with sales teams to identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities Coordinate with wider event ops team members to resolve any client issues efficiently Support on other core deliverables of the shows such as, but not limited to, signage and catering. Attend and support other shows within fintech and Informa festivals more widely as time and workload allow Core Competencies Customer-Centric Mindset: Commitment to customer satisfaction and success Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication abilities Organization: Strong project management and multitasking capabilities Problem‑Solving: Ability to identify issues and develop creative solutions Collaboration: Team player who works effectively across departments Adaptability: Comfortable in fast‑paced, evolving environments Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Net Promoter Score (NPS) Time to onboard new customers Upsell/cross‑sell revenue contribution Response time to customer inquiries Rebook success Profit margin % of commercial ops budget items & inventory Qualifications Ideally at least 3 years working within the exhibition or conference industry Ability to work in a high‑performing, fast‑paced environment Works well within a team Self‑motivated, accountable and sets own goals Efficient, pragmatic and detail‑oriented Superior organisation and prioritisation skills Good communication skills and great customer service Patient, calm and composed under pressure Flexible, open‑minded and adaptable Office attendance is essential. Current pattern is 3 days a week, subject to change. As this role supports shows across different time zones, alternative work hours will be required, as necessary Professional Fluency in Spanish, preferred Benefits Great community: 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 Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity: 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 it's time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves Time out: 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 Competitive benefits, including a 401k match, health, vision and dental insurance, parental leave and an ESPP offering company shares at a minimum 15% discount Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, free access to a wellness app and more Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programs As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world Salary range: $60,000 – $70,000 based on experience. At Informa, you'll 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. If 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. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here. #J-18808-Ljbffr Informa