Events & Exhibitions Manager

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the division's business strategy, growth plans, and annual objectives.
• Identify and secure new clients, exhibition projects, events, conferences, and corporate contracts.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, government entities, event organizers, exhibitors, sponsors, and strategic partners.
• Lead the planning, budgeting, execution, and delivery of events and exhibitions from concept to completion.
• Prepare technical and commercial proposals, presentations, quotations, and tender submissions.
• Manage event operations, logistics, suppliers, contractors, and project teams.
• Drive revenue growth, profitability, and business expansion through new opportunities and strategic partnerships.
• Monitor project budgets, timelines, quality standards, and customer satisfaction.
• Develop innovative event concepts and solutions that add value to clients and differentiate the company in the market.
• Lead and develop high-performing project and operational teams.
• Report business performance, opportunities, and strategic initiatives to senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Event Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Hospitality Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in Events, Exhibitions, Conferences, Activations, or related industries.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Proven track record in business development, client acquisition, revenue generation, and project delivery.
• Strong experience managing exhibitions, trade shows, corporate events, conferences, and large-scale activations.
• Experience in tendering, proposal preparation, contract negotiation, and project management.
• Strong network with corporate clients, government entities, event organizers, exhibition venues, and industry stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to secure new business opportunities and create value for the company.
• Strong commercial, leadership, negotiation, budgeting, and stakeholder management skills.
• GCC market experience is highly preferred.
• Valid Qatar Driving License is preferred.
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is an advantage.

To Apply

Application Question(s)

• Please describe your experience in managing events, exhibitions, conferences, or corporate activations, including the types and scale of projects handled.
• Please describe your experience in business development, client acquisition, and revenue generation. Include any major contracts, events, or exhibition projects you have successfully secured.
• Please specify your current salary, expected salary, notice period, and whether you are currently based in Qatar.