Exhibition Manager at Etcon Analytical and Environmental Systems & Services Limited

We are seeking a highly organized and creative Exhibition Manager to lead the planning, production and delivery of our exhibitions. The successful candidate will coordinate all phases from concept and design through fabrication, installation, opening and dismantle. You will manage budgets, liaise with vendors and exhibitors, ensure health & safety and visitor experience standards, and collaborate with marketing and content teams to ensure an engaging, successful event/exhibition.  This is a full-time on-site role for an exhibition Manager located in Lagos. The exhibition Manager will be responsible for planning, organising and managing exhibitions from conception through to completion. Day –to-day tasks includes coordinating with vendors, managing exhibition logistics, overseeing the setup and dismantling of exhibits and ensuring all events run smoothly and efficiently. The exhibition Manager will also liaise with clients to understand their requirements and ensure their expectations are met.

Responsibilities 

• Plan, develop and produce the exhibition from concept through to completion: idea, layout, procurement, installation, de-installation. 
• Coordinate with exhibitors, vendors, contractors, sponsors, and other stakeholders. 
• Design or approve floor plans, exhibit layout, visitor flow, display design. 
• Handle logistics: transportation of exhibits, accommodation      and security. 
• Manage budgets and ensure cost-effectiveness: estimating, monitoring, controlling costs, ensuring financial targets/met. 
• Collaborate with marketing/promotion teams to generate visitor interest, and with interpretation/education teams for the content side. 
• Post-event or post-exhibition evaluation: gather feedback, report on success metrics, learnings for future exhibitions. 
• Develop processes and procedural guidelines for exhibitions: e.g., sourcing, handling, storage, documentation. 
• Ability to plan, schedule, sequence tasks; manage timelines; work to deadlines. 
• Multitasking and prioritization: juggling many elements (logistics, vendors, installation, marketing) at once. 
• Carefully tracking budgets, contracts, transport/shipping, installation checklists, handling documentation. 
• Attention to detail in design/layout, visitor flow, signage, safety, compliance.
• A sense of design: exhibit layout, visitor experience, flow, visuals. 
• Understanding of how to make exhibits engaging and accessible.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills: negotiating, liaising with vendors/exhibitors, presenting to stakeholders. 
• Collaboration and teamwork: working across departments (marketing, design, operations) and with external actors like sponsors or lenders
• Budget creation and monitoring; cost estimation; vendor negotiation; contract management. 

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor degree in Event Management, Business Administration or related field
• Event Planning, exhibition management and project management skills
• Vendor coordination and logistics Management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Experience in managing budgets and negotiating contracts
• Attention to details and problem solving skills
• Experience in the exhibition or event management industry is a plus
• 3-5 years’ experience in event/exhibition, especially coordinating complex exhibits.
• Vendor negotiations and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects