Operations Manager - Exhibitions/Events

Cornerstone Global Partners; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Cornerstone Global Partners is seeking an experienced events operations professional to own a portfolio of conferences and events across Asia. You will manage plans, timelines, and onsite delivery, coordinating with venues, suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time, high-quality execution.

The role includes supporting exhibition and sponsor areas, building strong sponsor relationships, and conducting post-event reviews to capture learnings and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
• 3–5 years of operations experience in exhibitions, conventions, or corporate events.
• Strong operations, project and time management skills.
• Highly organised with attention to detail.
• Willing to travel extensively within the region.

Responsibilities

• Take full operational ownership of a portfolio of conferences & events in Asia.
• Create and manage detailed event plans, timelines and onsite schedules from planning to post-event review.
• Source, negotiate and contract venues for corporate events and manage vendor relationships.
• Support exhibition and sponsor areas including floorplans, stand requirements and exhibitor communications.
• Produce and maintain event documentation such as timelines, contracts, travel plans and risk assessments.
• Build strong relationships with sponsors and exhibitors to ensure commitments are fulfilled.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver the events schedule.
• Provide onsite support and troubleshoot issues in fast-paced environments.
• Support flagship events with complex programmes and high-value supplier negotiations.
• Conduct pre- and post-event reviews with suppliers to identify improvements.

Skills

English

Cantonese

Mandarin

Job description

This role will support in event operations for regional conferences and events, from initial planning through to onsite delivery and post-event review. You will work closely with internal teams, venues, and suppliers to ensure events are delivered effectively and on time. You will also support events with exhibition or sponsor-led elements.

Responsibilities:

• Take full operational ownership of a portfolio of conferences & events in Asia
• Create and manage detailed event plans, timelines, and onsite schedules from initial planning through to post-event review
• Source, negotiate and contract venues for various corporate events and manage vendor relationships
• Support the operational delivery of exhibition and sponsor areas, including floorplans, stand requirements, exhibitor and sponsor communications, venue liaison, contractor schedules etc
• Produce and maintain all key event documentation, including timelines, contracts, travel plans, checklists, risk assessments, and supplier details
• Build strong working relationships with sponsors and exhibitors, ensuring all operational commitments and deliverables are clearly communicated and fulfilled
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver the events schedule
• Provide effective onsite support and troubleshoot issues onsite, remaining calm and decisive in a fast-paced environment
• Support the operational delivery of flagship events, including complex programmes and high-value supplier negotiations
• Conduct pre- and post-event reviews with suppliers, reporting on outcomes, lessons learned and opportunities for improvement

Key Requirements:

• Fluency in English, Cantonese & Mandarin
• 3-5 years of operations experience in exhibitions, conventions, or corporate events
• Strong operations, project & time management skills
• Highly organised and attentive to detail
• A collaborator with effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Willing to travel extensively within the region

Our client offers a great work culture and good compensation & benefits