Event Director - Technology Portfolio (Japanese speaking) (Technology)

Location: Singapore; the event portfolio includes launching a technology show in Japan.

Company

hirify.global organises business exhibitions across learning, healthcare, technology, and veterinary sectors in Asia, the UK, Europe, and the USA.

What you will do

• Launch and scale a new technology show in Japan and build the Data Centre World Japan team from the ground up.
• Develop event business plans, brand strategy, marketing campaigns, floor plans, and sustainable growth initiatives.
• Own annual P&L planning, budgets, forecasts, margins, revenue, and profit contribution.
• Lead event sales strategy, exhibitor acquisition, sponsorships, commercial partnerships, rebooking, and new revenue streams.
• Manage, recruit, onboard, coach, and evaluate the event team while fostering a high-performance culture.
• Coordinate operations, marketing, suppliers, media, associations, partners, and internal departments to deliver the event.

Requirements

• Previous experience as an Event Director or Senior Event Manager, including experience with large-scale trade shows.
• Experience launching a new market or inaugural event in Japan or the wider APAC region is highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, P&L responsibility, sales targets, and commercial partnerships.
• Proficient IT skills, including Salesforce CRM.
• Fluent Japanese required, including the ability to read, write, and pitch confidently to Japanese clients, partners, and government stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of Japanese business culture, etiquette, and negotiation practices; collaborative, driven, and results-oriented approach.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to shape a new technology event and its future in the Japanese market.
• Work with an international exhibition business operating across Asia, the UK, Europe, and the USA.
• Inclusive environment focused on collaboration and innovation.
• Equal opportunity employment based on merit.