Convention Center Director, Canary Islands

Michael Page España·Islas Canarias

What they offer

  • Permanent contract

    Per the ad.

What they ask for

  • Have the right to work in Spain

    Michael Page España doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.

  • Speak fluent Spanish

    Listed as a requirement in the ad.

  • Work in English

    English is required, per the ad.

  • Work on-site in Islas Canarias

    No relocation package mentioned.

  • Have 5+ years of experience

    Director-level role.

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About the role

We are looking for a professional with executive responsibility for the overall management of the business, combining strategic leadership, commercial expertise, operational excellence, and institutional representation, in an environment with a strong public-private component.

  • Excellent opportunity to join a renowned group.
  • A high level of Spanish and English is essential.

What you'll do

The person will be responsible for:

Strategic and Business Management

  • Defining the asset's strategic plan and ensuring its execution.
  • Identifying and developing growth opportunities (national and international MICE, B2B, institutional events, cultural programming).
  • Maximizing profitability through efficient management of revenue, costs, and space utilization.
  • Analyzing results, KPIs, and performance metrics.



Commercial Management

  • Driving the acquisition of conferences, fairs, and national and international events.
  • Supporting the activity of the MICE commercial team.
  • Developing strategic alliances with key organizers, associations, companies, and clients.
  • Boosting the commercialization of spaces and their positioning in new event formats.



Operational and Event Management

  • Directly supervising the organization, coordination, and execution of events.
  • Ensuring operational excellence in technical, audiovisual, catering, security, and maintenance services.
  • Coordinating the activity of external suppliers and ensuring compliance with quality, safety, and security standards.
  • Overseeing the proper condition and maintenance of the facilities.



Financial Management

  • Preparing and managing the annual budget.
  • Controlling costs, margins, and profitability per event and per business line.
  • Measuring operational and customer satisfaction results.



Institutional Representation

  • Acting as the main institutional representative of the asset.
  • Managing relationships with public administrations, organizations, industry associations, and major clients.
  • Navigating environments with a high political and institutional component with confidence.

What you'll get

  • Permanent contract.
  • Competitive salary.

About the company & team

Renowned convention center located in the Canary Islands.

Who are we looking for (M/F/D)?

The selected candidate must meet the following requirements:

  • University degree in Business Administration, Tourism, Marketing, Economics, or a related field; a postgraduate degree in event management, venue management, MBA, or commercial management is valued.
  • 5 to 10 years of experience in management or directorial positions within MICE environments, large conference hotels, event venues, or OPC agencies.
  • Demonstrable track record in attracting national and international events and managing institutional and corporate clients.
  • Experience in budget management, cost control, and business profitability.
  • Solid knowledge of the MICE market, space commercialization, and industry trends.
  • Ability to lead operational event management and coordinate external suppliers (technical, security, maintenance, services).
  • A high level of English is essential; other languages are valued.
  • A profile with approachable leadership, results orientation, autonomy, empathy, and the ability to thrive in institutional and political environments.

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Michael Page España

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