SVP, Agriculture

Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-to-be-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business.

We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.

This role is based in our Kansas City, Chicago or Irving office.

What we’re looking for:

The SVP of Agriculture role leads a portfolio of media and event brands with the primary objective of addressing the needs of specific customer communities and markets within the Farming sector. This position requires a deep understanding of key customer segments, including their products, technologies, and the relevant business channels and trends that influence their operations. As the primary business owner, the SVP must immerse themselves in daily business activities and manage the overall P&L, embodying the marketplace and customer communities.

The SVP will oversee the strategic development, direction, and execution of plans related to various brands, including Farm Progress, Delta Farm Press, state media brands, the Farm Progress Show, Husker Harvest Day Show, and the Organic Producers Network. This leader will guide a team of content and event leaders, marketers, sales personnel, and central teams to achieve ambitious growth goals over the next five years, focusing on both inorganic and organic growth while seeking efficiency gains.

Additionally, this role includes oversight of Informa Subscription Services, a central service that leverages expertise in media, marketing services, and data/intel subscription services to manage key functions across Informa divisions.

Role Accountability and Duties:

The role comprises five key components:

• Strategy, vision and growth
• Excellence and innovation (technology & content)
• Operational leadership
• Driving customer engagement and relationships
• Oversee flawless execution across all disciplines

Aligned with these focus areas, this role will be responsible for and evaluated against the financial, operational, and customer performance (NPS) of the brands within the Agriculture family at Informa Markets. The individual will be tasked with making strategic decisions to ensure the brands/products are commercially successful and financially viable, while also fostering a growing market presence, engaged community, and exceptional customer experience across all brands.

Additionally, the role requires expertise in the market, understanding industry dynamics, the competitive landscape, and key channels. The individual will build the strategic vision and value proposition while creating, managing, and delivering products and solutions that effectively address customer challenges in the Agriculture community and vertical market.

This position leads a team of media leaders, event managers, marketers, sales, and operational teams, working collaboratively to develop relationships with all partners—both internal and external. The role will also explore geographic growth opportunities through new concepts and events to meet customer needs. As a key member of the Informa Markets leadership team, the individual will guide the business to capitalize on industry trends, adapt to changing market conditions, and respond to customer demands.

• Bachelor’s Degree or tertiary level qualification
• Minimum 15 years’ experience in senior roles
• Experience managing event and media budgets, P&Ls, and 3-year plans
• Experience managing remote teams
• Ability to develop relationships at senior levels, interacting with high-value customer accounts
• Ability to define brand and growth strategies; identify and clearly articulate the value proposition
• Analytical thinker with an inquisitive mind, asks questions, seeks input, and manages risk well
• Preferred deep existing knowledge of agricultural communities and business needs

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re 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.

We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at LifeAt.Informa.com

Our benefits include:

• 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

The salary range for this role is $212,500- $260,000 based on experience. 

This posting will automatically expire on December 18, 2025.

We’re 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.

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. 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. Ask us or see our website for full information.

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