Head Exhibition and Trade Fair Operations

Position Title:

Department:

Eligibility

• Must have worked with

  large exhibition centers, trade promotion bodies, or industry-specific apex bodies

  .
• Must have

  end-to-end operations experience

  for large-scale

  B2B exhibitions (national and international)

  covering

  60,000 sq. ft. and above

  .

Role Overview

end-to-end operational execution

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all operational functions for exhibitions across India, from

  planning to post-event closure

  .
• Design and implement

  operations strategies

  aligned with trade fair business objectives and long-term organizational vision.
• Drive initiatives to enhance

  brand visibility and operational excellence

  at all events.
• Oversee all on-ground operational components including:
  
• Stall construction and finishing
  
• Exhibit logistics (set-up & dismantle)
  
• Registration, shuttle services, signage, and fair guides
  
• Engineering services, food courts, parking, and facility readiness
  
• Government approvals, vendor management, and on-site logistics
  
• Mentor, guide, and develop the

  operations team

  , building high-performance capabilities and accountability.
• Collaborate with internal teams (facility, design, communication, etc.) to ensure

  seamless execution at international standards

  .
• Introduce and implement

  global best practices

  from the exhibitions/events industry.
• Support trade fairs team in

  stall planning, exhibitor directory compilation, and coordination

  with domestic/international trade bodies and associations.
• Monitor and report on key metrics including:

  PDCA cycles, risk assessment, health & safety compliance, and periodic review audits

  .
• Ensure adherence to

  IMS (Integrated Management System)

  guidelines and oversee internal/external audits.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree required;

  MBA preferred

  .

Experience

• Minimum

  12 years of relevant experience

  in

  exhibition/trade fair/event operations

  .
• Proven track record of delivering

  large-scale B2B exhibitions (60,000 sq. ft. and above)

  at national and international levels.

Would you be keen please send us your updated resume and a brief cover note ( few bullet points explain your fitment and interest)

• Total Experience -
• Current CTC -
• Expected CTC -
• Notice period
• Current Location

Reason for job change

• Open to Relocate to Bangalore and travel PAN India
• Experience in the organizing large events, size, in terms of sq feet/ stall /number of companies- you can even give a list of events

• Email:

  pamesh@intellisearchonline.net

  Contact:

  +91 9590270707 / +91 9341626895