Event Director, MIPIM

Are you a strategic relationship builder who thrives in an international environment?

Are you passionate about the Real Estate industry?

About the Team:

RX Global aims to create unforgettable experiences for attendees and exhibitors through organizing events. Innovation, creativity and collaboration drive the company to offer exceptional services to clients.

About the Role:

The Event Director will lead and strategize the MIPIM brand, a prominent international real estate event, overseeing major European markets whilst exploring growth opportunities in global regions. The Event Director will manage the current and future activities of the company in the assigned sectors, focusing on critical stakeholder management, strategic brand positioning and representation, profitable growth opportunities and operational team management. The role requires extensive travel and a commitment to working in a dynamic, international environment.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Develop and drive the global strategy for MIPIM, including event pricing, marketing and audience acquisition. Coordinate and lead teams involved in event organization and execution, managing objectives and performance in a matrix environment.

• Brand Development: Enhance the MIPIM brand by expanding its presence and potentially launching new events under the ‘MIPIM’ brand. Deliver cutting-edge content and keynotes addressing critical industry trends in real estate.

• Event Execution: Manage flagship event in Cannes and smaller editions such as the MIPIM conference in Hong Kong, evolving it into a “confex” model.

• Stakeholder/Relationship Management: Act as the central coordinator, ensuring alignment across marketing, content, and operational teams. Develop and maintain high-level relationships with strategic clients, partners, federations, media and public authorities.

• Financial Management: Focus on financial performance, managing the P&L, reporting on forecasts and opportunities.

• Marketing and Commercial Development: Optimize brand growth through positioning, pricing and new formats. Co-construct commercial strategies with central teams.

• Business Development: Find and nurture development opportunities such as acquisitions, partnerships and new business models.

Requirements:

• Leadership Qualities: A commercially focused project manager with strategic vision, strong stakeholder management, and ambassadorial skills.

• Client-Centric Approach: Capable of fostering meaningful connections and creating value for participants through impactful events and networking opportunities.

• Financial Literacy: Strong understanding of financial management, including P&L responsibility.

• Executive Presence: Drive and presence to engage with experienced real estate professionals, elected officials, and the press.

• Relationship Builder: Capable to develop relationships without an immediate commercial focus, maintaining authenticity and client-centricity.

• International Commitment: Willingness to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with availability for international engagements.

• Industry Knowledge: Experience in real estate is essential; exhibition management experience is a plus.

• Language Skills: Proficiency in French.

Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working for you:

We know that your well-being and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Individual or family mutual insurance

• CSE

• Restaurant coupon

• Corporate participation

• 27 days of paid leave + RTT (collective agreement)

• 10 days of teleworking per month

About the Business:

RX is a global leader in events and exhibitions, leveraging industry expertise, data, and technology to build businesses for individuals, communities, and organisations. With a presence in 25 countries across 41 industry sectors, RX hosts approximately 350 events annually. RX is committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all our people. RX empowers businesses to thrive by leveraging data-driven insights and digital solutions. RX is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.rxglobal.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK, or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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