The posting
Job description
A bit about the role
This is a rare opportunity to lead one of Hyve's largest and most important global businesses—and shape the future of some of the world’s most influential retail communities.
As Portfolio Director - Retail, you’ll have full strategic, commercial and operational leadership of a $100M global portfolio spanning Shoptalk Europe, Shoptalk Spring, Shoptalk Fall, Groceryshop and, in due course, Shoptalk Luxe. Reporting directly to the President, Connected Commerce, you’ll lead a global team of 80 colleagues and own the performance, profitability and long-term growth of the entire Retail portfolio.
Your mandate is ambitious: take a highly successful $100M business and build it into a $150M global portfolio. You’ll set the vision and growth strategy, identify new opportunities for innovation and expansion, drive commercial excellence across the portfolio, and continue strengthening Shoptalk and Groceryshop’s position at the center of the global retail industry.
This is a significant leadership role with real scale, visibility and impact. We’re looking for an exceptional commercial leader who can think big, lead globally and turn an already category-leading portfolio into its next chapter of growth.
A bit about us
We’re Hyve – organizer of the world’s fastest-growing and most forward-thinking B2B events.
As the chosen event partner to many of the world’s leading companies, our platforms play a critical role in their strategies—helping them enter new markets, accelerate growth and connect with the people who matter most.
Our portfolio features some of the world’s leading events across ecommerce, healthcare, retail, fintech and technology. We're growing rapidly through innovation, acquisition and a culture that empowers ambitious people to make a real impact.
Alongside our market-leading events, we're building technology and data-driven products that create meaningful connections year-round—from hosted meetings and curated networking to digital engagement platforms.
Whatever your role, you'll join a team redefining how industries connect, collaborate and grow.
Think that sounds good? Wait until our Talent Acquisition team tells you about the culture.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Own the portfolio. Lead the global Retail portfolio with full P&L accountability and ownership of its commercial, digital and operational performance.
- Set the vision and growth strategy. Define and execute an ambitious global strategy that strengthens market leadership and delivers the portfolio’s next phase of sustainable growth.
- Drive commercial performance. Partner with Heads of and commercial leaders across the business to maximize every revenue stream, unlock new opportunities and consistently deliver against ambitious growth targets.
- Lead with financial discipline. Own forecasting, budgeting and long-term business planning, making smart investment decisions while proactively identifying opportunities and managing risk.
- Build and lead a world-class organization. Inspire high performance, develop exceptional talent and continually evolve the structure, capabilities and resources of an 80-person global team to support the portfolio’s ambitions.
- Be a leader in the industry. Serve as a senior external face of the portfolio, building influential relationships with leading retailers, brands, technology companies and strategic partners while staying ahead of the forces shaping global retail.
- Grow the community beyond the events. Champion year-round engagement, ensuring Shoptalk and Groceryshop continue to create meaningful value, connection and market-leading experiences for their global communities.
- Lead the integration of Shoptalk Luxe. When appropriate, oversee its successful transition back into the Retail portfolio, aligning teams, operating models, commercial strategy and customer proposition.
A bit about you
You’re an accomplished commercial leader who knows what it takes to lead a complex, global business at scale. You combine big-picture thinking with a bias for action, and you’re equally comfortable setting the strategy, owning the numbers, and bringing a global team with you.
You’re energized by growth, passionate about customers and markets, and excited by the opportunity to build on an already successful business and take it somewhere even bigger.
You’ll bring:
- Significant leadership experience with full P&L accountability for a complex, international business.
- A proven track record of delivering substantial commercial growth across multiple markets, products or brands.
- Experience building, leading and developing high-performing global teams within a matrixed organization.
- Strong commercial judgment and the ability to turn ambitious strategy into measurable results.
- Experience building and evolving market-leading brands, customer propositions and communities.
- The credibility and presence to influence at executive level and build strong relationships with senior customers, partners and stakeholders.
- Experience in B2B, media, events, information services or other relevant sectors is highly desirable.
You’ll be:
- Commercially driven and customer obsessed— always looking for ways to create greater value and unlock growth.
- Strategic and action-oriented— able to see the bigger picture and turn it into clear priorities and execution.
- An inspiring leader— someone who sets a high bar, develops great people and creates a culture of accountability and performance.
- Decisive and courageous— comfortable making tough calls, taking ownership and leading through change.
- Collaborative and influential— able to bring people together and create momentum across a complex global organization.
- Entrepreneurial and ambitious— energized by opportunity, comfortable challenging the status quo and motivated by building what comes next.
- Willing to travel 10% of the time (to events, London HQ, etc.)
Benefits We want you to do your best work—and have the support, flexibility and opportunities you need to thrive. Here’s what you can expect:
- Competitive compensation: Base salary of $250,000–$280,000 USD, plus a performance-based bonus.
- Comprehensive health coverage: Medical, dental and vision insurance.
- 401(k) with company match to help you plan for the future.
- Flexible hybrid working with the opportunity to be based in New York.
- Competitive paid time off: 20 days of PTO, 5 sick days, your birthday off, 2 volunteer days, plus 11 paid company holidays.
- Learning and development opportunities to support your continued growth.
- Global career opportunities across Hyve’s portfolio of market-leading brands.
- Employee Assistance Program providing additional support when you need it.
- A collaborative, entrepreneurial and high-performing culture where you’ll have the opportunity to make a significant impact.
This role is based out of our New York City HQ three days per week.
Salary range
250,000 – 280,000 USD Annual
