Global Exhibitions Manager

Location: Head office in Elland, West Yorkshire 

Workplace type: Onsite

Do you want to help shape the future of workplace safety?

The Opportunity

We are looking for an Exhibition Manager to play a key role in the successful planning and delivery of exhibitions and events across A-SAFE’s global network. Based at our UK headquarters, the role is operationally focused but demands tactical problem-solving and occasional strategic input. The Exhibition Manager is responsible for managing the logistics, materials, and timelines that ensure exhibitions are delivered efficiently, consistently, and cost-effectively. They will support local teams worldwide, oversee our global exhibitions roadmap, and lead a small number of strategic global events from end to end.

The role balances day-to-day delivery with tactical input, contributing to continuous improvement in event performance, cost efficiency, and brand consistency. With oversight of the global events calendar, this person helps the business avoid scheduling conflicts, maximise ROI, and reduce unnecessary spend by championing internal solutions over external builds.

This role reports to the Marketing Channel Manager and is part of the Marketing Channels team, a group focused on delivering impactful campaigns through social media, websites, PR, exhibitions events and marketing automation. 

What You’ll Do

• Maintain and manage a global exhibitions roadmap - clearly mapping what events are happening, where and when - to ensure alignment with market priorities, and to reduce clashes, redundancy, and unnecessary costs.

• Build procedures to categorise, schedule and align all exhibitions ensuring there is a central governance with regional and local variance

•Lead the logistical planning and execution for all HQ-owned exhibitions and events and support global sales offices with exhibition kits, product samples, graphics, and marketing materials.

• Define and manage consistent post-show evaluation processes and report on key performance indicators including lead generation, visitor engagement, and cost per contact.

• Champion the use of internal modular stand systems and actively seek cost efficiencies across the global exhibitions program by improving scheduling, procurement, and asset management.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience coordinating exhibitions, events, or experiential campaigns (ideally across multiple geographies).
• Experience in managing a live events calendar and avoiding scheduling or geographic conflicts.
• Strong project management skills, including use of tracking tools and Gantt-style planning.
•  Confident with budgeting, cost tracking, and negotiating with vendors
• Organised, structured, and process-driven.
• Self-motivated and calm under pressure.
• Hands-on and practical, with a proactive approach to getting things done
• Able to travel internationally as needed for major events.

We know some candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet 100% of the criteria. If you’re excited about the role but unsure you check every box, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join A-SAFE?

Since 1984, A-SAFE has been redefining industrial safety - from inventing the first polymer safety barrier to developing award-winning smart tech like RackEye and CONEK for real-time warehouse insights.

Every product is designed, manufactured, and rigorously tested at our state-of-the-art facilities in West Yorkshire, where we combine deep material science expertise with advanced injection moulding and extrusion techniques to deliver market-leading performance and durability.

From our UK roots, we’ve grown to 17 offices worldwide, protecting over 6,000 sites across more than 50 countries. Trusted by global leaders like Amazon, Coca-Cola, and BMW, we’re proud to set the standard in workplace safety.

At A-SAFE we put our values at the heart of the business.

• We Are Pioneers – Innovation is in our DNA

• We Are In It Together – Collaboration drives our success

• We Do The Right Thing – Integrity is non-negotiable

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer. At A-SAFE, we value diversity and strive to create a workplace that’s inclusive, respectful, and accessible for everyone. 

UK Benefits Include:

• 33 days holiday (incl. bank holidays), with buy/sell options

• Enhanced family leave & flexible start / finish times

• Company pension scheme with up to 5% employer match

• Subsidised gym, restaurant, free on-site parking

• Cycle to work scheme, Specsavers vouchers, long service rewards, EAP

• Professional development support

Ready to help us set new standards in workplace safety?

Click “Apply Now” to upload your CV and take the first step in your journey with the A-SAFE Group. We review every application carefully and will be in touch, whatever the outcome.

If you require the application in an alternative format or need adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact us at recruitment@asafe.com.