About this role
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 industryDesign and deliver exceptional event experiences for this inaugural edition, establishing strong foundations for future growthDevelop customer experience strategies, incorporating feedback to position Asia Water Bangkok as a leading platform for water technology and sustainability solutionsSupport the Senior Event Manager in Brand P&L management, including conferences and complementary productsCollaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Operations teams to align all event elements and leverage synergies with co-located Asia Sustainable Energy WeekNegotiate with venues and suppliers for event-specific requirementsBuild relationships with key industry customers, developing deep market knowledge to inform event strategyOversee event floorplan and identify cross-promotional opportunities with Asia Sustainable Energy WeekSupport the successful launch and establishment of Asia Water Bangkok Minimum 8 years of experience leading B2B exhibitions, with new event launch experience preferredProven track record in developing brand and sales strategies with strong sales acumenExperience managing international customer relationships across diverse regions and culturesFluency in English and Thai is mandatoryIndependent, inspirational leader with ability to build senior-level relationships and manage high-value accountsStrong strategic thinking with ability to define and execute sales strategies against targetsExperience in budgeting, forecasting, and reporting processesExcellent communication and collaboration skills across multiple stakeholders in a matrixed environmentTravel 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.
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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 remotelyGreat community: a welcoming culture with in-person and online social events, our fantastic Walk the World charity day and active diversity and inclusion networksBroader impact: take up to four days per year to volunteer, with charity match funding available tooCareer 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 movesTime out: annual leave, birthday leave and the chance to work from (almost!) anywhere for up to four weeks a yearA flexible range of personal benefits to choose from, plus company funded private medical coverA ShareMatch scheme that allows you to become an Informa shareholder with free matching sharesStrong wellbeing support through EAP assistance, mental health first aiders, a healthy living subsidy, access to health apps and moreRecognition for great work, with global awards and kudos programmesAs an international company, the chance to collaborate with teams around the worldWe’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.
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