Job Description
Event Manager ( Exhibitions)
Location: Hybrid – Central London / 2 days from home
Salary: £55-60k Basic Plus Bonuses
Benefits: Extensive
Ideal Background
Event Management / Sales revenue /Exhibitions/Management /Floor planning/Budgeting/P&L
Essential Experience - Large Commercial or Trade Show experience
My client is seeking an experienced (Exhibitions) Event Manager to join a small, dynamic team and take charge of an award-winning portfolio. This well-established events company is dedicated to ethical practices, collaboration, and performance-driven growth. They prioritise their people and the communities they serve. The Event Manager role offers hybrid work, at least three days a week, in the office.
The Role:
* Complete event management responsibility, including strategy creation, P&L delivery, budget management, and floorplan oversight.
* Commercial management of key accounts, partners, and stakeholders, focusing on sponsorship revenue.
* Lead the event team in day-to-day operations, managing both direct reports and working cross-functionally.
* Build and strengthen partnerships to drive revenue and boost community engagement.
* Supervise marketing communications, ensuring alignment with event management goals and timely execution.
* Analyse market trends to innovate and develop new concepts and programs for the event.
* Strategise and implement methods to increase visitor attendance.
* Develop commercial campaigns to achieve revenue growth.
* Attend industry events to stay current on market trends.
* Oversee the event’s digital strategy and execution.
* Drive revenue through stand and sponsorship sales both over the phone and face-to-face.
* Attend competitor events to maintain industry knowledge and identify new business opportunities.
Ideal Background:
* At least 2 years of experience as an Event Manager or Senior Sales Manager (exhibitions background), with expertise in strategy, P&L oversight, and stakeholder management.
* Proven leadership experience with a solid ability to boost team performance.
* Solid sales skills with a track record of handling objections, sourcing leads, and creating partnership and sponsorship proposals.
* Innovative and forward-thinking, with a sharp awareness of market trends and future opportunities in the events industry.
* Strong creativity in developing standout event concepts.
* Excellent project and time management skills.
* Ability to manage multiple events and projects simultaneously.
If you're an experienced Event Manager with Exhibition experience seeking an exciting opportunity, then please apply today!