Deputy General Manager - Shanghai

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 K11 Atelier office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop corporate strategies based on the strategic objectives set by the Board of Directors or the Group; propose business plans, operational policies, and business models; organize implementation upon approval by the Group or the Board of Directors.

• Lead the establishment of the company's core teams and standardize internal management.

• Formulate plans for the setup of internal management structures and basic management systems.

• Approve specific company regulations, reward and punishment policies, salary and bonus distribution plans, and economic responsibility alignment measures, and organize their implementation.

• Review and authorize documents issued in the name of the company.

• Convene and preside over general manager office meetings, inspect, supervise, and coordinate the work progress of various departments; preside over administrative meetings, special meetings, etc., to summarize work and review reports.

• Oversee the comprehensive operational management of the company and organize the implementation of Board resolutions.

• Propose to the Board of Directors or the Group plans for corporate renewal and development, as well as expenditures outside the budget.

• Address major emergencies within the company.

• Promote the development of the company's corporate culture.

• Master's degree or above in Corporate Management, Business Administration, Administrative Management, or related fields.

• Completed training in leadership development, strategic management, organizational change management, strategic human resources management, economic law, financial management, and related areas.

• Over ten years of experience in corporate management, including at least five years in comprehensive corporate leadership roles.

• Familiar with the company's business operations and processes.

• Strong leadership skills and execution capabilities in team management.

• Proficient in advanced corporate management models and essentials, with modern management philosophies.

• Skilled in formulating corporate development strategies and possessing the ability to grasp the overall direction of corporate growth.

• Well-versed in comprehensive corporate operations, business management, and workflows across departments.

• Possesses sharp business acumen and a proven track record of outstanding performance.

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. This position will be required to work in-person in the office five days a week.

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 diversity and inclusion networks 
• 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: annual leave plus a birthday leave day and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year 
• A flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover
• A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching shares
• Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders and more
• Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes 
• As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world

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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