Event Manager

Salt; Manchester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Salt is seeking a Global Events Manager to lead a portfolio of international trade shows and exhibitions from concept to delivery. You will own the end-to-end lifecycle, shaping strategy, budgets, timelines and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires travel and on-site leadership, coordinating with marketing and commercial teams to maximise attendee experiences and return on investment across global events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience owning end-to-end trade show programmes.
• Strong project management and budget ownership.
• Expertise managing agencies, suppliers, venues and partners.
• Experience delivering events with complex logistics and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Proactive hands-on approach with quick problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Owning large-scale international trade shows from concept to post-event evaluation.
• Building event strategies, budgets, timelines and project plans.
• Managing stand design, build, production and exhibitor experiences.
• Coordinating agencies, suppliers, contractors and venue partners.
• Overseeing logistics, travel, accommodation and onsite operations.
• Collaborating with marketing and commercial teams to maximise event impact and ROI.
• Leading onsite event delivery and resolving issues in a fast-paced environment.
• Enjoy owning projects from start to finish.
• Manage multiple stakeholders, suppliers and deadlines.
• Love the energy and pace of live events.
• Balance strategic planning with hands-on execution.
• Travel internationally and lead events on-site.
• Understand how events drive commercial objectives.

Skills

End-to-end ownership

Project management

Budget ownership

Vendor management

Logistics planning

Stakeholder mgmt

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Problem solving

Job description

| Global Events Manager | International Trade Shows & Exhibitions | £55,000-£60,000 | 5 days in office

Do you thrive on taking world‑class trade shows from concept to flawless execution?

We're looking for an experienced events professional to take ownership of a portfolio of high‑profile international trade shows and exhibitions.

This is a rare opportunity to lead the complete event lifecycle, shaping event strategy, delivering exceptional attendee experiences, and driving commercial impact across major global exhibitions.

You’ll be the person responsible for making sure every event runs seamlessly, from initial planning and budgeting through to onsite delivery and post‑event analysis.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning large‑scale international trade shows from concept through to post‑event evaluation.
• Building event strategies, objectives, budgets, timelines and project plans.
• Managing stand design, build, production and exhibitor experiences.
• Coordinating agencies, suppliers, contractors and venue partners.
• Overseeing logistics, travel, accommodation and onsite operations.
• Collaborating with marketing and commercial teams to maximise event impact and ROI.
• Leading onsite event delivery and resolving issues in a fast‑paced environment.
• You enjoy owning projects from start to finish.
• You can manage multiple stakeholders, suppliers and deadlines without missing a detail.
• You love the energy and pace of live events.
• You balance strategic planning with hands‑on execution.
• You are comfortable travelling internationally and leading events on‑site.
• You understand how events contribute to wider commercial and brand objectives.

We are looking for someone who has…

• Proven experience owning end‑to‑end trade show, exhibition or large‑scale event programmes.
• Strong project management and budget ownership experience.
• Expertise managing agencies, suppliers, venues and external partners.
• Experience delivering events with complex logistics and multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• A proactive, hands‑on approach with the ability to solve problems quickly.
• Experience operating within fast‑paced commercial environments.