Job Description

• 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

• Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s Degree in Event Management, Business Administration or related field with 3 – 5 years experience in event/exhibition, especially coordinating complex exhibits.
• 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
• Vendor negotiations and organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines, coordinate multiple projects.