**Salary £36,000+ Depending on experience**
Are you passionate about bringing creative exhibition stands to life? Join our fun, close-knit team and help us deliver exceptional bespoke exhibition projects across the globe
No two projects are the same - every day brings fresh, exciting challenges in the world of bespoke exhibition design.
About You
Are you an ambitious, confident self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment? Do you excel at managing multiple projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail? If you're someone who gets energised by variety, enjoys building client relationships, and takes pride in delivering flawless results, then this could be your perfect next opportunity.
Whether you're an experienced exhibition professional or someone from a similar project management background looking for an exciting new challenge, we want to hear from you.
About Us
Marsden Direct Group is a small group of companies comprising experiential marketing, exhibitions and large format print based in Loughborough. We pride ourselves on our relaxed, collaborative working environment where teamwork drives success. Our projects span internationally, giving you the opportunity to work on exciting builds worldwide - predominantly USA, EU and UK.
The Role
We're seeking an experienced Bespoke Exhibition Stand Project Manager to head up our Bespoke department. This is a hands-on role where you'll take full ownership of projects from initial sales through to successful delivery and post-show review as well as managing any others in the team?
What You'll Be Doing
Business Development:
* Convert new leads into opportunities through proactive client engagement
* Hold initial calls with new leads and existing clients to understand brief and communicate it effectively with 3D design team.
* Maintain and develop relationships with existing clients
* Manage sales pipeline to achieve financial targets
* Ensure accurate project costings and profit margin adherence
* Support marketing initiatives for pipeline development
Project Management :
* Manage complete project lifecycle from enquiry to through to follow-up analysis.
* Coordinate with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery
* Oversee technical design processes and client approval workflows
* Manage artwork coordination and client communications
* Conduct thorough post-show reviews to drive continuous improvement
Team Leadership:
* Conduct annual appraisals and manage team development
* Set clear KPIs aligned with company objectives
* Handle recruitment and team management responsibilities
* Manage holiday cover and absence in line with company policy
Financial Accountability:
* Produce project P&L statements and manage associated costs
* Take ownership of departmental budget and target achievement
* Conduct annual contractor reviews to optimise value and performance
What We're Looking For
* Proven project management experience, ideally in exhibition stands valued between £30k-£250k+
* Experience in interpreting technical drawings and floorplans
* Understanding of joinery, woodwork, or temporary structure assembly is a big plus
* Strong leadership and team management skills
* Coordinate with internal and external teams including design, production, and logistics
* Excellent client relationship and communication abilities
* Commercial acumen with experience in sales and financial management
* Detail-oriented approach with ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
* Proactive problem-solver who thrives in a collaborative environment
* Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce preferred)
* Strong organisational skills and ability to multi-task effectively
* Self-starter who can use their own initiative
What We Offer
* Competitive salary dependent on experience
* Opportunity to work on exciting global projects
* Supportive, relaxed working environment
* Close-knit team culture where your contribution really matters
* Company car and mobile phone
* Travel expenses
* Professional development and growth opportunities
* Based at our modern offices in Loughborough
* No two days are the same - every project brings fresh, exciting challenges
Ready to Join Our Team?
If you're excited about the prospect of managing bespoke exhibition projects in a fun, collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Location: Based in Loughborough, Leicestershire
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £36,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person