Event Manager ("Project Manager")

JOIN AN AWARD-WINNING EXPERIENCE AGENCY

DIVERSE PROJECTS AND CLIENTS

FLEXIBLE, REMOTE WORKING ARRANGEMENTS WITH VIEW TO HYBRID AS WE GROW

ROLE IS SYDNEY-BASED

A BIT ABOUT US

We are an award-winning experience agency looking for a dynamic, authentic, and hardworking specialist with expertise across a variety of projects with a particular focus on delivering conferences. Someone who has an abundance of event experience and fits in with our down-to-earth, speak-up focused culture. A person who is passionate about elevating our client’s brands through experiences.

Our agency is growing and we’re looking for great people who are inspired to work hard and enjoy the wins along the way as we expand our team. We encourage people to apply who are after a flexible arrangement. We understand life happens every day and we want our people to love their work in balance with their personal lives. In return, our people bring passion, ambition, loyalty, commitment, and respect.

ABOUT YOU

• A fierce organiser, you can keep multiple projects on track at the same time
• You are a solution-oriented problem solver, with a creative flair. You proactively manage risk and maintain your cool under pressure
• You radiate authenticity – quickly building rapport with others – while your strong communication and influencing skills create long lasting relationships with clients and suppliers
• Commercially savvy, you’re used to developing and managing budgets for clients while balancing the resourcing and commercial needs of your team and the broader agency
• As a leader, you are a pragmatic decision maker who effectively prioritises the work while fostering an engaging environment for your team to thrive. You balance this with a laser sharp focus on achieving client objectives
• You can both distil and present ideas with confidence and welcome feedback in the service of delivering outstanding results
• You display a passion for learning and improvement – challenging yourself and taking on feedback to continuously grow both personally and professionally

THE ASK

• 3 years minimum experience in a similar role in an agency or PCO environment
• Conference experience is a must, including experience working with EventsAIR
• Diverse experience preferred in the delivery of experiences (conferences, incentives, destinations, activations, and exhibitions) for corporate, association and/or private clients
• Strong capability in venue, audio-visual and food & beverage vendor procurement and management
• Experience in partner & sponsorship acquisition, including the curation of relevant documentation (e.g. partner packs, prospectus documentation)
• Understanding of digital event marketing campaigns
• High-level expertise with all the usual ‘tech’ (e.g. Microsoft Office, Google Drive, Canva)
• Some experience preferred in the latest collaboration, planning and event/marketing tools (e.g. Monday, Slack, Deputy, Asana, Marketo, Slido), along with an understanding of virtual event platforms (e.g. Zoom, MS Teams, OnAIR by EventsAIR, Cvent)
• Understanding of OH&S policy & procedures

WHAT NEXT

If this sounds like a fit for you, apply through LinkedIn. You can also contact us here - careers@wearephoenix.com.au