via Reed · 9 September 2026 ·10 days ago

Global Trade Show Manager

Salt Search
Manchester Full-time GBP 55,000 – 60,000
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Global Trade Show Manager| £55,000 - £60,000 | 5 Days Office Based - Manchester (can have flexibility when needed!)

We're partnering with a growing international business looking for an experienced Trade Show Manager to take full ownership of their global exhibition and trade show calendar.

This is a highly visible role where you'll be responsible for ensuring the company delivers a consistent, professional presence across major international events. You'll act as the central point of coordination between internal stakeholders and external event agencies, taking projects from initial planning through to onsite execution.

This opportunity would suit someone who thrives on ownership, enjoys managing multiple moving parts, and has a strong background delivering trade shows, exhibitions, or large-scale B2B events.

Key Responsibilities:

·Taking full ownership of a global trade show and exhibition programme.

·Managing external trade show agencies to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to the highest standard.

·Creating and managing event timelines, project plans, budgets, and schedules.

·Coordinating stand design, production, logistics, shipping, and onsite delivery.

·Working closely with internal stakeholders across sales, marketing, leadership, and operations teams.

·Ensuring consistency of brand presence across all international events.

·Managing suppliers, contractors, venues, and external partners.

·Leading event delivery onsite and troubleshooting where required.

·Tracking budgets, spend, and post-event performance.

What We're Looking For:

·Proven experience owning end-to-end trade shows, or exhibitions

·Strong experience managing external agencies and holding partners accountable for delivery.

·Excellent project management skills with the ability to coordinate multiple events simultaneously.

·Experience managing budgets, timelines, logistics, suppliers, and stakeholders.

·Confidence working with senior internal stakeholders and cross-functional teams.

·A hands-on, proactive approach with a genuine sense of ownership.

·Experience delivering international events or exhibitions.

·Comfortable travelling to support events when required.

*Rates depend on experience and client requirements

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