This role is for one of our clients

Seniority level: Mid-Senior level

Min Experience: 8+ years
Location: Chennai
JobType: full-time

₹15,00,000 - ₹30,00,000 a year

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Senior Manager – Trade Fairs & Conferences to lead the planning, execution, and growth of large-scale trade fairs, conferences, exhibitions, and industry events. The ideal candidate will have 8–20 years of experience in event management, conference production, exhibitions, or B2B events, with strong exposure to business development and stakeholder management.

This role requires someone who can independently manage events end-to-end—from identifying high-value opportunities and developing event strategies to managing vendors, partners, speakers, sponsors, and post-event business outcomes. The candidate should have robust commercial acumen and the ability to turn conferences and trade fairs into meaningful business development opportunities.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute the overall strategy for trade fairs, conferences,



exhibitions, summits, and industry events.
Identify relevant conferences, trade shows, and industry platforms that align with business objectives and target audiences.
Own the end-to-end planning and execution of events, including venue selection, budgets, timelines, logistics, production, branding, and on-ground operations.
Build and maintain strong relationships with event organizers, industry associations, conference partners, exhibitors, sponsors, speakers, and strategic stakeholders.
Identify and develop business development opportunities through conferences, trade fairs, exhibitions, and industry networking platforms.
Lead sponsorship and partnership initiatives, including identifying prospects, developing proposals, negotiating commercials, and closing partnerships.
Work closely with sales, marketing, leadership, and external partners to maximize event participation and business impact.
Develop event

📌 Senior Manager Trade Fair (Chennai)
🏢 Weekday`
📍 Chennai