SVP, Agriculture

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

What were 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 partnersboth 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.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

We 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.

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Our benefits include :

The salary range for this role is $212500- $260000 based on experience.

This posting will automatically expire on December 18 2025.

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

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Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

GIS,Engineering,Engineering Practices,Data Collection,Irrigation Systems,Agriculture,CAD,GPS,Water Quality,Biology,Nursery,Emergency maitenance,Technical Assistance,Watetr conservation,Agricultural Equipment

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1