Exhibition Project Manager

Confidential Company; Dubai; Presencial; AED 112 000 - 134 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Confidential Company seeks an Exhibition Project Manager to lead end-to-end planning and delivery of high-profile exhibitions and conferences in the region.

You will manage budgets, timelines, and stakeholder relationships, align with senior management goals, and drive cross-functional collaboration across marketing, sales, and operations.

The role requires a proactive, detail-oriented mindset, fluency in English, and readiness to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment in Dubai.

Qualificações

• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in managing B2B exhibitions, trade shows, or large-scale professional events.
• Strong track record in exhibitor sales, client servicing, and sponsorship acquisition.
• Solid experience in visitor marketing, including digital campaign execution and lead generation strategies.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of assigned exhibitions ensuring alignment with the strategic goals and budgets set by management.
• Lead the full exhibition cycle from concept development and planning to onsite execution and post-event evaluation.
• Collaborate with other managers and departments to support additional events and ensure a unified approach across projects.
• Design and implement effective marketing campaigns tailored to each exhibition.
• Plan and execute exhibitor promotion strategies to drive sign-ups, upselling and brand exposure.
• Lead sales efforts, secure sponsorships and build strong relationships with key stakeholders, corporate buyers and industry leaders.
• Develop and implement visitor promotion campaigns to increase awareness, engagement and footfall.
• Coordinate with marketing teams to align messaging and increase audience engagement.
• Manage digital marketing activities including social media, email campaigns, paid ads and search engine promotions.
• Monitor and analyze digital campaign performance adjusting strategies to optimize lead generation and conversion.
• Coordinate internal resources and third-party service providers for seamless project execution.
• Ensure exhibitions comply with all relevant local laws and uphold the organization’s quality standards.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners and other key stakeholders.
• Track project performance and milestones to evaluate the successful completion of both short-term and long-term objectives.
• Develop and implement risk management plans to address project-related challenges proactively.
• Supervise on-site production and manage all activities during event days.
• Conduct post-event evaluations, gather data and prepare reports on performance and areas for improvement.
• Create and manage detailed event budgets ensuring financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle.

Conhecimentos

Exhibition sales

Client servicing

Sponsorship acquisition

Lead generation

Budget management

English communication

Arabic language

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

We are seeking an enthusiastic and dynamic Exhibition Project Manager to join our team This is a pivotal position that blends strategic planning operational execution and stakeholder engagement to ensure the successful delivery of exhibitions and conferences The role reports directly to the Managing Director and encompasses full responsibility for a dedicated portfolio of events from initial concept through to post-event evaluation You will manage budgets timelines and both internal and external stakeholder relationships ensuring each project is delivered on time within scope and to the highest standards In addition to leading individual projects you will also contribute to cross-functional initiatives and support broader team objectives With increasing demands for innovation and efficiency in the events sector you will be expected to leverage modern tools streamline processes and bring a forward-thinking approach to exhibition management The ideal candidate is detail-oriented proactive and thrives in fast-paced deadline-driven environments Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of assigned exhibitions ensuring alignment with the strategic goals and budgets set by managementLead the full exhibition cycle from concept development and planning to onsite execution and post-event evaluationCollaborate with other managers and departments to support additional events and ensure a unified approach across projectsDesign and implement effective marketing campaigns tailored to each exhibitionPlan and execute exhibitor promotion strategies to drive sign-ups upselling and brand exposureLead sales efforts secure sponsorships and build strong relationships with key stakeholders corporate buyers and industry leadersDevelop and implement visitor promotion campaigns to increase awareness engagement and footfallCoordinate with marketing teams to align messaging and increase audience engagementManage digital marketing activities including social media email campaigns paid ads and search engine promotionsMonitor and analyze digital campaign performance adjusting strategies to optimize lead generation and conversionCoordinate internal resources and third-party service providers for seamless project executionEnsure exhibitions comply with all relevant local laws and uphold the organization s quality standardsEstablish and maintain strong relationships with clients partners and other key stakeholdersTrack project performance and milestones to evaluate the successful completion of both short-term and long-term objectivesDevelop and implement risk management plans to address project-related challenges proactivelySupervise on-site production and manage all activities during event daysConduct post-event evaluations gather data and prepare reports on performance and areas for improvementCreate and manage detailed event budgets ensuring financial accountability throughout the project lifecycleMentor support and guide junior project team members when applicableContribute to wider company activities and assist in cross-functional initiatives as needed strong KEY RESPONSIBILITIES strong Oversee the end-to-end planning and execution of assigned exhibitions ensuring alignment with the strategic goals and budgets set by management Lead the full exhibition cycle from concept development and planning to onsite execution and post-event evaluation Collaborate with other managers and departments to support additional events and ensure a unified approach across projects Design and implement effective marketing campaigns tailored to each exhibition Plan and execute exhibitor promotion strategies to drive sign-ups upselling and brand exposure Lead sales efforts secure sponsorships and build strong relationships with key stakeholders corporate buyers and industry leaders Develop and implement visitor promotion campaigns to increase awareness engagement and footfall Coordinate with marketing teams to align messaging and increase audience engagement Manage digital marketing activities including social media email campaigns paid ads and search engine promotions Monitor and analyze digital campaign performance adjusting strategies to optimize lead generation and conversion Coordinate internal resources and third-party service providers for seamless project execution Ensure exhibitions comply with all relevant local laws and uphold the organization s quality standards Establish and maintain strong relationships with clients partners and other key stakeholders Track project performance and milestones to evaluate the successful completion of both short-term and long-term objectives Develop and implement risk management plans to address project-related challenges proactively Supervise on-site production and manage all activities during event days Conduct post-event evaluations gather data and prepare reports on performance and areas for improvement Create and manage detailed event budgets ensuring financial accountability throughout the project lifecycle Mentor support and guide junior project team members when applicable Contribute to wider company activities and assist in cross-functional initiatives as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 5 years of proven experience in managing B2B exhibitions, trade shows, or large-scale professional events
• Strong track record in exhibitor sales, client servicing, and sponsorship acquisition
• Solid experience in visitor marketing, including digital campaign execution and lead generation strategies
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build long-term professional relationships
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plus
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervision
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage budgets, interpret data, and report performance metrics effectively
• Willingness to travel and be onsite during event periods as required

QUALIFICATIONSMinimum of 5 years of proven experience in managing B2B exhibitions, trade shows, or large-scale professional eventsStrong track record in exhibitor sales, client servicing, and sponsorship acquisitionSolid experience in visitor marketing, including digital campaign execution and lead generation strategiesExcellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and deadlines simultaneouslyStrong interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build long-term professional relationshipsExceptional written and verbal communication skills in English; Arabic is a plusComfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with minimal supervisionHigh attention to detail and strong problem-solving abilitiesAbility to manage budgets, interpret data, and report performance metrics effectivelyWillingness to travel and be onsite during event periods as required

COMPENSATIONThe offered salary for this position ranges from AED 10,000 to 12,000 per month, based on the candidate’s experience and suitability for the role. This is considered a starting salary, with the understanding that as we grow and scale our newly established Middle East office, there will be regular performance reviews and opportunities for salary adjustment upon the delivery of your first project.We are looking for candidates who want to grow with us. For the right person, there is significant potential for advancement, including increased responsibilities and leadership opportunities within our regional structure. This is an ideal time to join the team and help shape the foundation of our operations in the Gulf.