Business Manager - Creative / Event Tech

Searix; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

Searix is seeking an Event Technology Business Manager based in Hong Kong. The role primarily involves developing new business opportunities and supporting continued sales at numerous events. Candidates should have at least 2 years of consultative sales experience within event-tech or SaaS environments, and familiarity with the events industry. Responsibilities include executing outreach strategies, responding to sales queries, and developing pricing proposals. The position allows for remote work but will require some on-site presence in Hong Kong and beyond.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of consultative sales experience within an event-tech, SaaS, or digital agency environment.
• Prior exposure to MICE, corporate events, trade shows, brand activations, or experiential marketing.
• Basic understanding of web/app development and event technology.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business in Hong Kong and support sales of digital systems.
• Execute Go-To-Market strategies and perform outreach to clients.
• Respond to sales queries using a consultative approach.
• Develop pricing packages for sales inquiries.
• Set up and man exhibition booths at marketing events.

Skills

Consultative Selling

Presentation & Demo Skills

Solutioning & Proposal Writing

Project Management

Collaboration & Communication

Job description

Searix is a technology company that empowers event and campaign organizers to realize their creative and strategic visions through innovative solutions that enhance audience experiences. With a suite of 52 customizable systems, Searix supports over 1,000 events annually across 18 countries, offering tools such as AI activations, AR filters, gamification, digital displays, and queue management systems. Trusted by global brands like HP, Google, TikTok, and Mercedes-Benz, Searix focuses on delivering purposeful, scalable, and reliable solutions. Guided by a commitment to user experience, creativity, and operational excellence, Searix creates immersive, impactful events tailored to drive engagement and measurable results.

Role Description

As an Event Technology Business Manager in Hong Kong, your primary function will be to develop new business in Hong Kong while supporting continued sales of various digital systems at over 1,000 events and campaigns that we support in a year. These events include marketing brand activations, product launches, trade show exhibitions, conferences, gala dinners and various others by corporates and government organisations.

You will do this by:

• Executing Go-To-Market strategies, performing outreach and presenting our portfolio and demonstrating our suite of solutions in client meetings (both over calls and in-person)
• Responding to sales and RFP/RFI queries using a consultative approach
• Performing event technology solutioning through analysis of requirements, recommendation of appropriate solutions and collaboration with our operations team to validate technical details
• Develop pricing packages for these sales inquiries
• Setting up and manning exhibition booths at our event marketing efforts

While most of your work can be done remotely, you may be required to be present at some meetings and events in Hong Kong, Singapore and other countries.

This is a full-time position that does not have an office, and has no intention for one in the near future. Working hours are not fixed but you are expected to be responsible for upholding agility, innovation and reliability in our business development.

Professional Experience

• Sales/Business Development in Events or Technology: At least 2 years of consultative sales experience within an event-tech, SaaS, or digital agency environment.
• Event Industry Familiarity: Prior exposure to MICE, corporate events, trade shows, brand activations, or experiential marketing.
• Technical Aptitude: Basic understanding of web/app development, event technology, interactive display hardware. Ability to discuss technical details with developers and event operations teams.

Core Skills & Competencies

• Consultative Selling: Strong listening skills, ability to ask insightful questions, and tailor recommendations to client needs rather than push a one-size-fits-all solution.
• Presentation & Demo Skills: Comfortable presenting to event marketers, brand managers and event planners. Ideally, able to live-demo of our event technology web apps.
• Solutioning & Proposal Writing: Experience outlining technical solutions, drafting RFP/RFI responses, and building customisable pricing packages.
• Project Management: Able to juggle multiple proposals and leads in parallel, set realistic timelines (e.g., demos scheduled, proposal deadlines), and track follow-ups.
• Collaboration & Communication: Works well cross-functionally with development, operations, and finance. Clear written and verbal communication.