Responsibilities

• Content Strategy and Programme Development
• Define the content strategies for Shoptalk Europe and Shoptalk Luxe in partnership with the Global VP, Product & Content.
• Develop programmes that are differentiated, commercially relevant and responsive to the changing needs of retailers, brands, technology companies, investors and other industry stakeholders.
• Analyse global retail and luxury trends to identify priority themes, emerging topics and new content formats.
• Ensure content supports the positioning, growth objectives and long-term strategic direction of each event.
• Use customer feedback, industry research, performance data and stakeholder insight to evaluate and continuously improve the programme.
• Maintain consistency across the portfolio while ensuring that each event has a distinct and relevant proposition.
• Industry Research and Thought Leadership
• Continuously deepen knowledge of the global retail, commerce, technology and luxury ecosystems through research reports, newsletters, blogs, podcasts, interviews and other relevant sources.
• Build a strong network of senior industry leaders, analysts, entrepreneurs, investors and subject-matter experts.

Requirements

• Significant senior-level experience developing content for large-scale B2B conferences, exhibitions, media businesses or professional communities.
• Deep knowledge of the European retail ecosystem, ideally with exposure to luxury, commerce, consumer brands or retail technology.
• A strong network of senior relationships across retailers, brands, technology companies, startups, investors and advisory firms.
• Demonstrable success recruiting and managing C-suite and senior executive speakers.
• Experience defining a content strategy and translating it into a complex, multi-stage event programme.
• Strong research and analytical capabilities, with the ability to identify emerging trends and turn them into engaging content.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence speaking onstage, moderating sessions and interviewing senior leaders.
• Strong project-management skills and experience working against fixed event deadlines.
• Experience leading and developing content professionals at different levels.