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Exhibition Manager

An Exhibition Manager organises industry showcases, coordinates logistics, liaises with stakeholders, and leads a team to ensure event success.

How do I become a exhibition manager

Get qualified to work as a exhibition manager with a course recognised across Australia. Speak to a training provider to learn more.

Common questions

In Australia, a full time Exhibition Manager generally earns $1,800 per week ($93,600 annual salary) before tax. This is a median figure for full-time employees and should be considered a guide only. As you gain more experience you can expect a potentially higher salary than people who are new to the industry

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The number of people employed in this industry has grown strongly over the last five years. There are currently 40,300 people working in this field in Australia and many of them specialise as an Exhibition Manager. Exhibition Managers may find work across all regions of Australia.

Source: Australian Government Labour Market Insights

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If you’re interested in a career as an Exhibition Manager, consider enrolling in an Advanced Diploma of Event Management. You’ll be prepared to coordinate various types of events, conferences, exhibitions and corporate functions. This course addresses a range of topics including planning, feasibility, risk, budgeting and compliance.

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Exhibition Manager careers

An Exhibition Manager organises showcase exhibitions for a range of industries and special interest groups. You might liaise with stakeholders to determine what they want from an exhibition and organise details leading up to the event. Exhibition Managers might coordinate details such as sound and lighting, exhibitor registrations, advertising and promotion and guest speakers.

Exhibition Managers should be highly organised and able to deal with problems as they arise. You should be an excellent communicator and be able to speak with people from a range of backgrounds. Exhibition Managers must be good at multitasking and able to handle a range of administrative tasks. It’s important that you’re a strong leader and can motivate your team.