In short: This article is aimed at applicants for Exhibition Construction Munich and explains the job profile of Exhibition Builder Munich, entry paths, salary and career – tailored to e.w.enture. All statements are formulated correctly and take into account the role of the Exhibition Construction Assembler (practical implementation activity) as well as the generic term “Exhibition Builder” for the industry and companies.
What does an Exhibition Builder do? – Creativity meets Craftsmanship
An exhibition builder (in the narrower sense: Exhibition Construction Assembler) fabricates and assembles exhibition stands and event structures. You work with wood, metal, plastics, and electrical engineering – from cutting in the workshop to on-site installation. The goal is to realize custom brand spaces that inspire visitors.
In your daily work, you collaborate with project managers, planners, architects, and craftsmen. While preparations take place in the production/workshop, you later ensure during installation that the concepts are implemented across Europe – sometimes in unique event locations, sometimes in large exhibition halls.
(Did you know?) There is no direct apprenticeship for “Exhibition Builder” in Germany – most people enter the profession through training as a carpenter/joiner. In the three-year carpentry apprenticeship, you learn all the fundamental craft skills needed to later build exhibition stands. Additional training in areas such as event technology or interior construction is advantageous to succeed as an exhibition builder.
Why Exhibition Construction in Munich? – Variety & Impact
Munich is a strong location for Exhibition Construction Munich: From Messe München to international events – projects, sizes, and industries vary, routine is rare. Instead of assembly line work, you experience the direct success of your work: a completed stand that impresses visitors live. In Munich, a city of world-leading trade fairs (e.g. BAU, Automobile Fair IAA or Expo Real), your skills are particularly in demand. Munich is a hotspot for trade show and event construction, allowing you to realize exciting projects for renowned brands.
Your qualities: As a prospective exhibition builder, you should be skilled with your hands, physically fit, and enjoy traveling. On-site installation requires willingness to travel and team spirit. If you enjoy hands-on work, finding creative solutions, and being inspired by big stages and events, this profession is perfect for you.
Training & Entry – The Usual Path
There is no dedicated apprenticeship for “Exhibition Builder”. The path often leads through training as a carpenter/joiner – a particularly solid foundation since it teaches the basic craft skills that can be applied in exhibition construction. In addition, there are career changers with manual skills or basic training in different fields (e.g. metalworking, electrical, interior construction). The key factors are craftsmanship, spatial thinking, and team spirit.
Additional qualifications: Experience with CNC or woodworking machines, technical drawing/CAD** (e.g. Vectorworks/AutoCAD), and possibly electrical engineering are helpful for a successful start.
Working at e.w.enture in Munich – Exhibition Construction with Heart and High-Tech
e.w.enture combines precise craftsmanship with modern planning and production. You are involved from workshop preparation to installation in Munich and at selected events. We work in interdisciplinary teams of craftsmanship, design, and project management – with clear processes, a well-equipped tool/machine park, and room for ideas.
What to expect:
- Contributing to unique brand presentations – from compact row stands to elaborate custom builds
- Clean processes: prefabrication, quality assurance, structured logistics
- Learning on the job: mentoring, internal training (e.g. CNC, safety, electrical engineering)
- Installation assignments across Europe – often at exciting event locations, sometimes in classic exhibition halls
Salary and Prospects: What does an Exhibition Builder earn?
The entry and development range in exhibition construction – depending on experience, responsibility, and region – typically lies within the industry standard for skilled trades. In metropolitan regions like Munich, above-average conditions are often possible. With growing experience, advancement into foreman/team leadership or project management is realistic.
Note: Actual pay depends on qualifications, area of work (workshop/installation), travel, and scope of responsibility.
We researched some figures to give you an impression (gross average salaries nationwide):
| Occupation/Industry | Ø Salary (gross/year) |
|---|---|
| Exhibition Builder | ≈ €43,700 |
| Crafts (overall) | ≈ €45,000 |
| Information Technology (IT) | ≈ €62,000 |
| Retail | ≈ €31,200 |
| Logistics | ≈ €35,800 |
As you can see, the average annual salary of an exhibition builder is about €43,700. This puts an exhibition builder’s earnings on par with other skilled workers in the trades (average approx. €45,000). Compared to industries like IT, the salary is lower, but it is higher than many entry-level jobs in retail or logistics. In our profession, experience and specialization matter a lot: with a few years of practice, you can earn significantly more, especially in cities like Munich, where employers often pay above average.
Tip: In Hamburg or Bavaria, craft salaries are well above the East German average. Munich as a location pays off – quality is rewarded.
At e.w.enture we offer you performance-based pay and attractive additional benefits (e.g. JobRad, capital-forming benefits). What matters to us is that commitment is rewarded: those who take on responsibility and do good work can quickly advance with us – the next step could be, for example, a position as team leader or project manager.
Requirements & Soft Skills
- Careful, precise work and technical understanding
- Physical fitness and suitability for installation work, willingness to travel
- Team spirit, sense of responsibility, confident communication with project management/client
- Driver’s license is an advantage
Career Paths in Exhibition Construction
- Exhibition Construction Assembler / Exhibition Builder
- Foreman / Team Leader (site coordination, quality assurance)
- Project Manager (calculation, planning, client communication)
- Specializations: CNC, electrical engineering, warehouse/logistics, CAD, quality management
Benefits at e.w.enture
- Performance-based pay, transparent working time regulations
- Modern workshop & machine equipment, high-quality work clothing
- Further training (e.g. CNC, CAD, safety, electrical engineering)
- Collegial environment, short decision-making paths, feedback culture
How to Apply
- Career page: e-w-enture.de/en/career/
- Email: karriere@e-w-enture.de
Sounds like you? Start now in Exhibition Construction Munich as an Exhibition Construction Assembler (m/f/d) at e.w.enture.
Kickstart your career: Become part of our team in Munich!
As you can see – being an exhibition builder means variety, creativity, and great future prospects. What are you waiting for? At e.w.enture in Munich, we are always looking for motivated talents who want to shape the exhibition world of tomorrow with us. Start your career now in a professional yet family-like environment, where work is truly enjoyable.
Inspired to become an exhibition builder? Then join the e.w.enture team! Whether fresh from training or a career changer with manual skills – we look forward to anyone who wants to make a difference.
