Build Business. Grow Exhibitions. Create Opportunities.
Are you someone who enjoys talking to people, building relationships, spotting business opportunities and turning leads into results?
Do you have the confidence to meet people, approach a new prospect, understand what the market needs and turn that conversation into a business opportunity?
Elite Expo is looking for an Event & Exhibition Business Development Executive to strengthen our growing sales and marketing team.
At Elite, we offer more than just a job; we are providing a platform for professional growth and development. Do join us if you have a passion and desire to make an impact in the exhibition & event industry.
If you are commercially minded, proactive, ambitious and have a strong sense of market movement, we want to hear from you.
Job Highlights:
What You Will Be Doing
1. Grow & Maintain Existing Business
- International platform exposure – handling international vendors & delegate.
- Building and maintaining proactive relationship with prospective and existing exhibitors, partners and business client.
- Follow up on recurring exhibitors and drive exhibitor retention and renewals.
- Understand clients' business objectives and recommend suitable exhibition campaign opportunities.
- Identify opportunities to increase participation, booth upgrades, sponsorships and other commercial opportunities.
2. Develop New Business
- Actively source and develop new exhibitor and sponsor leads.
- Research companies, brands and industry players that could become potential exhibitors, sponsors or partners.
- Build and manage a healthy sales pipeline from prospecting to conversion.
- Follow up consistently and professionally until opportunities are converted or qualified.
3. Understand the Market
- Professional Development – Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Personal growth and exposure to different Marketing Pillars & sectors.
- Keep up-to-date with industry developments, market trends, emerging brands and competitor activities.
- Identify changes in the beauty, wellness, healthcare and related industries that may create new business opportunities.
- Monitor regional exhibitions, new market entrants and changing exhibitor needs.
- Bring new ideas to the team on how our exhibitions can remain relevant and commercially attractive.
4. Exhibition & Event Execution
- Work closely with the project and marketing teams to ensure exhibitors receive proper support before and during the exhibition.
- Understand exhibitors' requirements and coordinate with internal teams, vendors and suppliers where necessary.
- Assist with exhibitor briefings, onsite coordination and exhibition operations.
- Represent Elite Expo professionally when dealing with exhibitors, sponsors, partners and international delegates both locally and internationally.
5. Sales & Marketing Collaboration
- Work closely with the marketing team on lead generation campaigns, promotional activities and exhibitor recruitment.
- Provide market feedback to help improve sales strategies and marketing campaigns.
- Contribute ideas for new campaigns, partnerships and business development initiatives.
- Support the overall commercial success and growth of Elite Expo's exhibitions.
We Are Looking For someone who is commercially driven, confident and hungry for results — but also practical and sensible in the way they approach business.
Most importantly, we value attitude, commercial instinct and willingness to learn.
You do not need to have years of exhibition experience. If you have the drive, confidence and ability to develop business, we are willing to develop you.
Pay: RM3,000.00 - RM5,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Free parking
- Opportunities for promotion
- Professional development
Work Location: In person