Head of Bespoke Exhibitions (Office Based)

TSP Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading exhibition design company in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Head of Bespoke Exhibitions. This role combines project management with business development, as you will lead a team and manage high-end exhibition projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in exhibitions, business development, and client management. Competitive salary range is £40-60k, with opportunities for personal growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in high-end exhibition stand projects or similar event project management.
• Confident in managing budgets and achieving financial targets.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team, including appraisals and development.
• Maintain and develop client relationships from brief to install.
• Manage project lifecycles with team support.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Team management

Commercial acumen

Technical knowledge of exhibitions

Tools

CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)

Adobe Creative Cloud

Job description

Head of Bespoke Exhibitions (Office Based), Leicestershire, £40-60k (DOE)

Successful Exhibition Design and Build company presently has a unique opportunity for an experienced Industry professional to join them as Head of Bespoke Exhibitions.

This is not your normal Project Management position as alongside managing project lifecycles you will also be given the opportunity to take ownership of Bespoke Exhibitions side, so if you are looking for more than just a pure project management position this could be for you.

The successful person will have the opportunity to take ownership and will be given the support to further develop the bespoke offerings.

Responsibilities

• Leading/motivating a team, including appraisals and team development.
• Assisting in setting goals and growth strategy.
• Maintain and develop existing client relationships as well as handling new clients from initial brief through to final install.
• Lead strategic development of the Bespoke side, identifying new opportunities, converting leads, and expanding continuing to expand the client portfolio through proactive engagement.
• Liaise with the 3D design team to ensure client briefs are fully realised and transformed into eye-catching and functional exhibition stands.
• Departmental budget management.
• Oversee project lifecycles from enquiry to post-show review, with team support for project management tasks such as coordinating contractors, suppliers, and logistics.
• Conduct post-show reviews and contractor evaluations to drive continuous improvement and optimise performance.

Requirements

• Prior experience in handling high-end exhibition stand projects or similar event project management.
• Proven business development, client relationship management and sales in exhibitions.
• You will need to have a commercial acumen and be confident/comfortable in managing budgets and achieving agreed financial targets.
• Team Management.
• Confident in liaising on all levels – clients, colleagues, stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of technical drawings, joinery, production methods of temporary structures.
• Willing and able to travel around the UK and Overseas (when required).
• Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred).
• Experience using creative software such as Adobe Creative Cloud.

Sponsorship will not be provided now or in the future.

Speculative applications from commercially experienced individuals are welcome as long as you are presently living in the UK with full leave to remain. Our clients do not wish to sponsor now or in the future.

Our Creative Division: recruits on a national basis with clients ranging from SMEs to Global Groups and includes Creative/Marketing Agencies, Design Studios, Print Solutions, Signage, Packaging, POS, Events/Exhibitions, Conferencing and AV. We also recruit for organisations in other Clientside market sectors who have their own In-House/Internal Teams/Departments.