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.

Working in collaboration with the Leadership Team, you will be responsible for:
• 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.

We are unable to accept or process applications from candidates who are currently living outside of the United Kingdom.

VISA Sponsorship: The client is unable to provide VISA sponsorship (now or in the future) and therefore cannot employ anyone who does not have full leave to remain and work in the UK. During the recruitment process you will be asked to provide evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.