Job Description:

Exhibition Operations Manager — Deliver Shows That Run Like Clockwork

Mumbai · 7+ yrs in exhibition operations, trade shows or large-scale B2B events

OTM Mumbai — certified by NielsenIQ as the leading travel trade show in India and Asia. TTF — India’s oldest travel show series, running since 1989. BLTM — the leader in business and MICE travel. WTE Miami — where America’s travel trade meets the world. Nine editions, six cities, a ₹100-crore-plus portfolio — now scaling across more cities and current industry themes.

The role: We’re looking for an Exhibition Operations Manager to take ownership of the operational delivery of our exhibitions — from planning and venue readiness to build-up, show days and dismantling. You will work across venues, contractors, exhibitors, suppliers and internal teams to make sure every edition is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. This is a hands-on role for someone who can anticipate problems, move quickly and make things happen.

You will:




● Plan and manage the complete operational lifecycle of exhibitions — pre-show, build-up, show days and dismantling
● Manage exhibition venues, contractors, fabricators, suppliers, logistics and service partners
● Oversee floor plans, booth construction, branding, signage, utilities, security, housekeeping and venue services
● Coordinate closely with Sales, Marketing, Content and Exhibitor teams to ensure operational requirements are delivered on time.
● Coordinate F&B;, transportation and hotel/accommodation requirements for Fairfest shows, managing internal requirements and coordinating with external vendors and service partners for Hosted Buyers, exhibitors, VIPs and other stakeholders to ensure seamless delivery.
● Manage exhibitor requirements and resolve on-ground issues quickly and professionally
● Drive vendor negotiations, budgets, timelines and quality control across the exhibition
● Lead venue inspections, production schedules, technical planning and show-

📌 Exhibition Operations Manager (India)
🏢 Fairfest Media
📍 India