Job Reference: 6963
Job Duration:
Start date: ASAP
Description:
Would you like to take advantage of the dynamic market growth in Asia (more than double UK's) and Singapore's very low tax regime (c 5%)? As a result of a promotion, one of the world's most dynamic business-event companiesis looking to hire a dynamic, profit-focussed Exhibition Director, based in Singapore to run its premium tech events. You'll have overall responsibility and P&L accountability for the performance of high-profile shows and lead the team across all disciplines ensuring no budget overspend and maximising profitability.
Exhibition Director - Main Duties:
* Day to day management and motivation of the event team, Show Managers and sales staff, recruiting where necessary and setting clear goals and objectives for all reporting staff
* Lead by example - delivering personal sales targets across the event under your management* Write an annually-updated event business-plan and through research; analysis; developed relationships and market intelligence,implement initiatives to ensure growth
* Produce a coherent brand strategy for all events to maintain relevance to all markets and meet visitor and exhibitor expectations
* Ensure marketing strategy is aligned with commercial objectives
* Provide astrategic event floor plan in conjunction with the Operations Manager - designed to meet the budget target, and optimise visitorexperience and traffic for exhibitors
* Identify and implement (where possible) extra revenue streams and brand extension opportunities
* Monitor and report competitor activity, taking actions where necessary
* Get close to your market, understand its trends and develop your event around it
* Develop strategy with the Marketing Manager and Sales team to meet targets including overall numbers of exhibitors; exhibitor mix; stand sales; and sponsorship inventory, yield and revenue
* Ensure the salesplan is being delivered on target and budget and KPI targets are met
Exhibition Director - Requirements:
* At least fiveyears experience in a senior, Event-leadership role
* A CV showing stability in your roles not a move every year
* Genuinedesire and preparedness to move to Singapore
This is a rare chance to join a very successful team offering a high level of autonomy as well as significant benefit and development opportunity including a lucrative share ownership scheme in Asia's 'GardenCity'. If you are serious about moving to Singapore and have the skills we're looking for, then we'd love to hear from you. Please send a CV now!
Industry: Media
Salary: £45000 - £70000 per annum + 40% OTE + Healthcare
Salary Benefits: 40% OTE + Healthcare
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Job Skills: events, B2B, exhibitions,
Contact Name: John Reilly
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