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Exhibitions Research Manager Job id: 38729891
Location: Dubai
Salary: £18000 - £22000 per annum + depending on experience; tax free
Company:Real Recruitment Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Date posted: 05/06/2008 13:16


Description: Based in Dubai, our client is one of the largest exhibition organisers in the Middle East. They are currently seeking a Research Manager to research ideas for new events and assess their suitability to the relevant markets.Job Purpose Research new exhibition/event ideas and check for their suitability in the relevant marketCollate background information for each new topic idea, including competitive or similar events in other countries Identify the prospective exhibitor, visitor or conference delegate for the eventPresent the findings in a logical and systematic format according to guidelinesMain Tasks and ResponsibilitiesConduct research using a variety of sources including the internet, journals and publications or other relevant literature on similar eventsIdentify industry products relevant for the exhibitor profile either locally or internationally or bothIdentify the industries for the visitor and potential job titlesAssess the numbers for each industry in the local market place and nearby countriesFocusing on new target marketsMaintaining knowledge of all industry sectorsIdentifying strengths and weaknesses of competitors events through researchWhere relevant identify potential conference delegate by industry and job function Identify all associations, government departments and media connected to the subjectIdentify other conferences on this theme and note their speakers and topicsIdentify any database gaps (e.g. missing job titles) and initiate database researchPlan and undertake telephone research campaigns for each topic to assess potential exhibitor interestCompile a report for each topic researched according to the document guidelinesUndertake where necessary, additional tasks to assist the sales and marketing teamsPerform any other duties commensurate with the grade and level of responsibilityPerson SpecificationBackground Knowledge and ExperienceEssential:Ability to analyse complex information, including technical jargonComputer literate and proficient in the use of Microsoft Word and Excel Speaks and writes clearly and fluently in English to both individuals and groupsWell-developed research skills (including web research and all other available sources of information)Desirable:Spoken ArabicExperience of growing and developing new markets and productsRelated industry knowledge Understand the local and GCC market (key companies and industries)


Contact: Sally Davies
Reference: job/SD872
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