Portfolio Director

Lead Two Powerhouse Brands | Manage 30+ People | Own a Multi-Million Euro P&L | French & English Required | Hybrid (3 Days Office)

Ready to take ownership of a thriving international events portfolio - and propel it to its next phase of global growth? Our client is hiring a commercially sharp, data-driven Portfolio Director to lead two major brands (eight events in total) within a world-class B2B events organisation based in Paris. This is a strategic, high-impact leadership role where you’ll guide a 30+ person team across Sales, Marketing, Content, Ops and Product, including two highly experienced Event Directors.

You’ll sit on the Management Team, reporting directly to the Managing Director, shaping the long-term vision while driving revenue, innovation, international expansion, and portfolio performance.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll thrive here if you are an ambitious, commercially-minded leader with:

• 10+ years’ experience leading large-scale, international B2B event portfolios (must include major trade shows).
• Proven experience managing a large P&L (€30m plus) and delivering sustained revenue and margin growth.
• Demonstrated success leading large, multi-disciplinary teams (30+ people) within a matrix environment.
• Deep commercial acumen - KPIs, ROI, forecasting, risk, pricing, and planning.
• Data-driven decision-making and excellent analytical skills.
• High EQ with a collaborative, empowering leadership style.
• Experience with acquisitions, strategic partnerships, or new product growth is a major plus.
• Fluency in English and French is essential.

What you’ll lead:

As Portfolio Director, you will:

• Own the full portfolio P&L - driving revenue growth, margin expansion, and disciplined cost control.
• Set and execute the portfolio strategy, positioning, and multi-year roadmap.
• Lead a large cross-functional team in a matrix environment, coaching future leaders and building a high-performance culture.
• Oversee sales strategy, exhibitor & sponsor growth, key account management, and commercial partnerships.
• Define the marketing, brand, content, and digital strategy across all touchpoints.
• Spearhead new product development, digital innovation, and data-led decision making.
• Deliver accurate forecasting, business cases, and strategic insights at senior leadership level.
• Shape and lead acquisition and partnership pipelines, from evaluation to integration.

Why this role?

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of two established, fast-growing brands backed by a stable, ambitious global business. You’ll have real autonomy, real influence, and real scale - across products, teams, and markets.

If you’re a strategic thinker who’s passionate about driving commercial growth, building high-performing teams, and innovating in the global B2B events space, we want to hear from you.

Salary: €115k–€150k base + bonus

Ready to lead a portfolio with serious growth potential? Apply now.