Event/Exhibition Manager, Asia Water

The Event Manager for Asia Water Bangkok will lead the strategic development and execution of this show co-located with Asia Sustainable Energy Week, focusing on establishing the event as a premier platform for water technology and sustainability solutions. This role is based in the Ari Hills Building office.

Responsibilities

Support the development of Asia Water Bangkok's strategy as a new launch show in Southeast Asia's water and wastewater industry; Design and deliver exceptional event experiences for this inaugural edition, establishing strong foundations for future growth; Develop customer experience strategies, incorporating feedback to position Asia Water Bangkok as a leading platform for water technology and sustainability solutions; Support the Senior Event Manager in Brand P&L management, including conferences and complementary products; Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to align all event elements and leverage synergies with co-located Asia Sustainable Energy Week; Negotiate with venues and suppliers for event-specific requirements; Build relationships with key industry customers, developing deep market knowledge to inform event strategy; Oversee event floorplan and identify cross-promotional opportunities with Asia Sustainable Energy Week; Support the successful launch and establishment of Asia Water Bangkok

Requirements

Minimum 8 years of experience leading B2B exhibitions; Proven track record in developing brand and sales strategies with strong sales acumen; Experience managing international customer relationships across diverse regions and cultures; Fluency in English and Thai is mandatory; Independent, inspirational leader with ability to build senior-level relationships and manage high-value accounts; Strong strategic thinking with ability to define and execute sales strategies against targets; Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processes; Excellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environment; Travel requirement: 20-30%

Nice to have

New event launch experience

Benefits

Freedom & flexibility; Great community; Broader impact: up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available; Career opportunity: bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and LinkedIn Learning access; Time out: annual leave, birthday leave and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a year; A flexible range of personal benefits plus company funded private medical cover; A ShareMatch scheme with free matching shares; Strong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and more; Recognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmes; As an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the world