Our aim is to transform what we are known for – to make Farnborough International a globally recognised brand, famous for its pioneering spirit in delivering world class Airshows and hosting business events in our state of the art 20,000 sqm exhibition and conference centre.

With new exciting opportunities on the horizon and the business expanding fast, Farnborough International is always looking to strengthen its world class team.

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Senior Aerospace Operations Project Manager

Farnborough International is looking to strengthen its world class team by recruiting a Senior Aerospace Operations Project Manager to deliver the highest level of operational service to the Aerospace Operations team, Aerospace Events team, exhibitors, contractors and stakeholders, and to implement the operational strategy.

The Senior Aerospace Operations Project Manager will take ownership and responsibility for planning, account management and on-site operational delivery of elements of Farnborough International’s events, including Farnborough International Airshow. They will deliver the highest levels of customer satisfaction combined with achievement of deadlines and strict budget control.

This is a new role that will be responsible for the project management and delivery of major client structures for the event and key elements of infrastructure. In addition, the role will be responsible for developing, account managing and delivering new and existing turn-key design & build packages for our client’s stands and chalets.

This is a key area of growth for Farnborough International and this role will involve working very closely with our sales team to develop the service in line with the needs of our clients.

The role is fixed term for an initial 15-month period from July 2019 through until the end of September 2020. Upon successful delivery of the role and growth of the turn-key design packages the role could become a full-time position.

The Candidate

You will have the relevant experience operationally managing events/exhibitions, client accounts and their requirements with a working knowledge of coordinating and managing contractors and the preparation of tenders.

We seek a candidate with strong organisational and diplomatic skills with the ability to portray authority and composure. You must therefore be a fluent and excellent communicator at all levels and be flexible and think on your feet when working under pressure to tight deadlines with set budgets.

The successful candidate will show excellent attention to detail and be able to understand technical design plans and specifications whilst having the ability to be innovative and creative.  

People are at the heart of what we do at Farnborough and we are looking for individuals who can embrace and deliver the 3 core values at the centre of our business:

Positivity                                              Precision                                              Partnership 

The successful candidate will show enthusiasm and energy to embrace our values and foster successful working relationships with our customers, as well as colleagues within the business.         

How to apply

To apply or for more information, e-mail  [email protected]

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All applicants should e-mail a CV, which must include salary expectations

Sales Executive

At Farnborough International we are known for running one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious airshows. Whilst we will continue to build on every airshow, we’re also on a journey to become more than this.

Our aim is to transform what we are known for – to make Farnborough International a globally recognised brand, famous for its pioneering spirit in delivering world class airshows and hosting business events in our state of the art 20,000 sqm exhibition and conference centre.

Farnborough International is looking to strengthen its world class team by recruiting a Sales Executive to work closely with the Sales Manager to deliver sales targets for Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) and Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS).

The Role

Reporting to the Sales Manager, the role involves prospecting and winning new business, key account management as well as achieving up selling opportunities whilst delivering the highest level of client handling.

A large part of the role will require you to work with the CRM system and online exhibitor portal, where you will be responsible for maintaining and inputting exhibitors’ records on the database and the production of invoices where appropriate. 

Due to the nature of aerospace events, the Exhibitions Department functions on a two-year cycle and FIA duties cover the full two-year period.

The Candidate

Your role is key to driving the exhibitor sales operation to meet sales targets to include repeat business and prospecting of new clients, therefore experience and confidence selling to industry people at all levels is a must.

You have strong customer focus skills with an excellent telephone manner and the desire to build pipeline through prospecting including cold calling.

You will have the relevant working knowledge of Microsoft Word for word processing software and Microsoft Excel for spreadsheet software.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a confident and driven sales executive with the ability to work under pressure and also think outside the box. Key to success with be the incumbents desire to develop and maintain successful business relationships with all prospects.

People are at the heart of what we do at Farnborough and we are looking for individuals who can embrace and deliver the 3 core values at the centre of our business:

Positivity                                              Precision                                              Partnership 

The successful candidate will show enthusiasm and energy to embrace our values and foster successful working relationships with our customers, as well as colleagues within the business.         

How to apply

To apply or for more information, e-mail  [email protected]

To view our company benefits please click here 

All applicants should e-mail a CV, which must include salary expectations 

Administration & Support Executive - 12 months FTC

At Farnborough International we are known for running one of the world’s biggest and most prestigious airshows. Whilst we will continue to build on every airshow, we’re also on a journey to become more than this.

Our aim is to transform what we are known for – to make Farnborough International a globally recognised brand, famous for its pioneering spirit in delivering world class airshows and hosting business events in our state of the art 20,000 sqm exhibition and conference centre.

Farnborough International is looking for a well organised individual to help support the cover of an admin & support executive role within the sponsorship team whilst the current admin and support executive is on maternity leave.

The Role

This position is part of a small team working towards a sales revenue target for the sponsorship and advertising department. The main role will be working with the Sponsorship Sales Manager to support with the administration and activation of the sponsorship and advertising packages sold for the Farnborough International Airshow in July 2020.

The role will include account management, sales administration, contractor liaison and may involve some selling from time to time to exhibiting companies at the Airshow but this will not be your primary focus. You will be required to use Microsoft programmes such as excel, PowerPoint and word on a daily basis as well as using the companies CRM system to process bookings and invoices.

In addition to working as part of the sponsorship team for the Farnborough International Airshow, the role also includes working on other projects within the business and supporting the Sponsorship Sales Manager through account management and activation of projects including but not limited to; Bahrain International Airshow and for our digital news content channel (FINN).

The Candidate

This is a fantastic opportunity for an organised individual with excellent customer service skills, to join our highly driven Sponsorship team. Experience within the sponsorship or advertising industry is not required.

A large part of the role will require you to work with customers and suppliers via email and phone therefore you will need good written & administration skills coupled with the ability to speak to clients on the phone.

People are at the heart of what we do at Farnborough and we are looking for individuals who can embrace and deliver the 3 core values at the centre of our business:

Positivity                                              Precision                                              Partnership 

The successful candidate will show enthusiasm and energy to embrace our values and foster successful working relationships with our customers, as well as colleagues within the business.           

How to apply

To apply or for more information, e-mail  [email protected]

To view our company benefits please click here 

All applicants should e-mail a CV, which must include salary expectations