Exhibition Manager Jobs
Exhibition Manager jobs are open across museums, convention centers, trade show companies, galleries, and event agencies, from coordinator-level to director, with specializations in permanent installations, traveling exhibitions, and trade show production. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Specialty Retail Gallery Leader
Hawaiian furnishings and accessories retailer is currently seeking an outgoing, engaging sales leader and manager with proven a track record for managing specialty retail/gallery sales teams.
Starting salary is flexible and will reflect the candidate's specialty retail gallery experience and leadership.
The right candidate should love selling and to help customers find the perfect art and handcrafted items by Hawaii's finest artists and craftsmen. We are looking for a passionate candidate who delights in selling and conveys that enthusiasm to the team and to customers.
We are the premier gallery for best-of-class Hawaiian home furnishings and personal accessories. We proudly represent some of the finest artists in Hawaii.
Essential Job Functions:
- Motivate and train a store team to achieve sales goals
- Actively engage with customers and explain the background behind our hand-crafted products
- Persuasively close sales with finesse without being high pressured
- Back-of-house store operations
- Proven ability to sell high-end merchandise to discerning customers
- Comfort with using a POS system to enter sales
- Team player skills to help restock the store and keep it clean
- Ability to sell the variety of product categories we have in our stores
Job Type: Full-time
Hourly+Commission+Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Wailea, HI (Required)
Work Location: In person
Specialty Retail Gallery Leader
Hawaiian furnishings and accessories retailer is currently seeking an outgoing, engaging sales leader and manager with proven a track record for managing specialty retail/gallery sales teams.
Starting salary is flexible and will reflect the candidate's specialty retail gallery experience and leadership.
The right candidate should love selling and to help customers find the perfect art and handcrafted items by Hawaii's finest artists and craftsmen. We are looking for a passionate candidate who delights in selling and conveys that enthusiasm to the team and to customers.
We are the premier gallery for best-of-class Hawaiian home furnishings and personal accessories. We proudly represent some of the finest artists in Hawaii.
Essential Job Functions:
- Motivate and train a store team to achieve sales goals
- Actively engage with customers and explain the background behind our hand-crafted products
- Persuasively close sales with finesse without being high pressured
- Back-of-house store operations
- Proven ability to sell high-end merchandise to discerning customers
- Comfort with using a POS system to enter sales
- Team player skills to help restock the store and keep it clean
- Ability to sell the variety of product categories we have in our stores
Job Type: Full-time
Hourly+Commission+Benefits
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Wailea, HI (Required)
Work Location: In person
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in exhibition manager jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in museum studies, arts administration, or a related field
- Experience managing end-to-end exhibition production from concept through de-installation
- Proficiency with CAD or vector-based floor plan tools for spatial planning
- Demonstrated budget management and vendor contract negotiation experience
- Familiarity with AV, lighting, and mount systems used in gallery or trade show settings
- Strong written communication skills for creating interpretive text and stakeholder reports
Tips for Your Exhibition Manager Job Search
Tailor your resume for venue type
Exhibition managers hired by art museums face very different expectations than those hired by trade show companies. Separate the technical production skills you used in each setting and mirror the language of the specific venue type in each application.
Show budget ownership on paper
Hiring managers for this role almost always screen for budget authority. Quantify the total project budgets you managed, not just the fact that you managed them, and name the cost controls or vendor negotiation outcomes that kept projects on track.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists exhibition manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Build a visual portfolio of past installations
Exhibition management is highly visual work. Compile documentation of floor plans, installation photography, and signage systems you have directed. Interviewers often ask candidates to walk through a past project, and having visuals ready makes that far more persuasive.
Prepare for the cross-functional interview round
Exhibition manager candidates are routinely interviewed by curatorial staff, facilities teams, and marketing leads in separate rounds. Research each department's priorities in advance and frame your answers around how your coordination style served each of their constraints on a real project.
Negotiate start date around your project cycle
Many exhibition manager roles go live when a venue is mid-cycle on an upcoming show. If you are fielding an offer, ask about the opening date of the next major exhibition and frame your start date discussion around your ability to contribute before it launches.
Exhibition Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most exhibition managers?
The companies hiring the most exhibition managers right now include Oak View, Cherry Hill Programs, and Greystar, with the largest share of openings in Minnesota, Florida, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to concentrate in cities with large convention centers, major museum districts, or active trade show calendars.
How many exhibition manager jobs are remote?
About 40% of exhibition manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most installation and production work. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are content development, interpretive planning, and vendor coordination roles where physical site presence is not required during every project phase.
How do you become an exhibition manager?
Start with a degree in museum studies, arts administration, exhibit design, or a related field, then build hands-on experience through internships or assistant roles at galleries, convention centers, or trade show companies. Progress by taking ownership of smaller installations end to end, building vendor relationships, and demonstrating that you can manage budgets and cross-functional teams without close supervision.
Can you get hired as an exhibition manager with little experience?
Yes, especially for coordinator-level or assistant exhibition manager roles at smaller venues. Employers with entry-level openings respond well to candidates who can show documented involvement in an actual installation, even if it was a student project or volunteer exhibition. A focused portfolio that demonstrates spatial thinking and logistical planning often compensates for a short work history.
What does the exhibition manager interview process look like?
Most processes begin with a screening call focused on your project history and venue experience, followed by a panel or cross-departmental interview with curatorial, facilities, or marketing stakeholders. Candidates are often asked to walk through a past project in detail or respond to a scenario involving a compressed timeline or budget overrun. Final rounds may include a site visit or a short presentation on how you would approach an upcoming exhibition.
Where can I find and apply to exhibition manager jobs?
You can find and apply to exhibition manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the roles available, find the ones that match your experience and venue preference, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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