Event/Exhibition Manager, Asia Water

Job description

This role is based in our Ari Hills Building office. The role 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. Key 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 Minimum 8 years of experience leading B2B exhibitions, with new event launch experience preferred 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% We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners. This position will be required to work in-person in the office five days a week. We work hard to make sure Life at Informa is rewarding, supportive and enjoyable for everyone. Here’s some of what you can expect when you join us. But don’t just take our word for it – see what our colleagues have to say at . Our benefits include: Freedom & flexibility: colleagues rate us highly for the flexibility and trust they receive and most of us balance time in the office with time working remotely Great community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networks Broader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available too Career opportunity: the opportunity to develop your career with bespoke training and learning, mentoring platforms and on-demand access to thousands of courses on LinkedIn Learning. When it’s time for the next step, we encourage and support internal job moves 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 to choose from, plus company funded private medical cover A ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder 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 We’re not solely focused on a checklist of skills. We champion energy and ambition and look for colleagues who will roll their sleeves up, join in and help make things happen. If it sounds like a match and you have most – although not all – of the skills and experience listed, we welcome your application. At Informa, you'll find inclusive experiences and environments where all perspectives and backgrounds are welcomed. As part of this approach and our diversity and inclusion commitments, we are also formally an Equal Opportunities Employer. This means we base decisions on relevant qualifications and merit and do not discriminate on the basis of key characteristics and statuses, including all of those protected by law. Ask us or see our website for full information. See how Informa handles your personal data when you apply for a job here . Informa Markets, a division within Informa, creates global platforms for industries. We organise over 500 large-scale branded and transaction-oriented events in 14 specialist markets. These are typically not-tobe-missed annual events where buyers and sellers build relationships, see and show products and do business. We also provide year-round online platforms where companies showcase their businesses and products and buyers conduct research, generating valuable leads, and we provide data and digital content that supports the flow of knowledge and transactions in markets.