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Senior Event Manager
A rare opportunity now exists to work at a senior level within one of Australia's most well respected and successful Boutique Meetings and Event management Companies.
This is a challenging opportunity for an experienced Event specialist who is looking to be involved in a creative, dynamic and supportive team environment.
We are looking for a highly motivated and confident Event Manager to support the Account Director in running a newly acquired Major Account. You will have the ability to manage multiple projects and juggle priorities as well as being able to think on your feet and use your initiative. Being a true team player is absolutely key to this role combined with a high attention to detail, strong PC skills and an ingenious mindset.
Further career advancement is a definite over time if you are able to prove yourself within this role.
As an Event Manager you will be responsible for interacting with new and existing suppliers. Daily duties will include working with the client to come up with event solutions, ensuring flawless execution and organised delivery of all events attached to the account along with the coordination of the many varied requirements of each event. You will sit on project teams for large events and manage relationships with the client. You will be well supported by an event co-ordinator in this role.
Core Requirements
- At least 3 years’ experience in conference and event management.
- Proven initiative and resourcefulness
- Able to take responsibility as our interface with the client
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- High level of computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Email
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of client and colleagues (from Admin Assistants to the CEO)
- Good time and work load manager
- Keen sense of humour
- Ability to manage stress and to achieve life/work balance
- Committed to never settling for second best
Advantages
- Tertiary qualifications in Travel or Events
- EVENTS Pro software experience
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Apply
Your covering letter should address all of the above criteria.
Applications close Friday 3rd September 2010, with interviews scheduled soon after.
We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Event Co-ordinator
A rare opportunity now exists to work within one of Australia's most well respected and successful Meetings and Event management Companies.
This is a challenging opportunity for an Events specialist to be involved in the co-ordination of events within this highly successful Boutique Event Management Agency. It is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure from the “ground up” and you will be working as part of a team of experienced professionals.
This is a junior role and we are looking for a highly motivated and confident Event Co-ordinator to support our team of senior Event Managers. You will have the ability to carry your own work load, think on your feet and use your initiative. Being a true team player is absolutely key to this role combined with a high attention to detail, strong PC skills and an ingenious mindset.
Career advancement exists with the potential to move into an operational event management role over time if you are able to prove yourself within this role.
As the Events Coordinator you will be responsible for interacting with new and existing suppliers. Daily duties will include working with registrations (travel, accommodation and transfers), liaising internally and externally with suppliers prior to an event to ensure a flawless and organised delivery of an event along with the coordination of the many varied requirements of each event.
Core Requirements
- At least 1 years’ experience in conference co-ordination, travel or working in the conventions arena within a hotel.
- Proven initiative and resourcefulness
- Able to take responsibility as our interface with the client
- Exceptional presentation skills
- Ability to write and spell well - proposals, letters, brochures and general correspondence
- High level of computer proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Email
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of client and colleagues (from Admin Assistants up to the CEO)
- Good time and work manager
- Keen sense of humour
- Ability to manage stress and to achieve life/work balance
- Committed to never settling for second best
Advantages
- Tertiary qualifications in Travel or Events
- EVENTS Pro and Interactive software experience
Salary
Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Apply
Applications close Friday 3rd September, with interviews scheduled soon after.
We thank all applicants in advance and advise that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Meeting Specialist - Australia
Merck Sharp & Dohme is one of the world's leading research-based pharmaceutical companies. Highly regarded for both our people and products, our comprehensive training and personal development programs are designed to help you become the best you can be.
At Merck Sharp & Dohme we have long recognised that the first step to success is providing effective medicines and services for the medical community.
With direction from Travel Services Management, Merck Meeting Services, the Meeting Specialist will assist in the development of streamlined processes that reduce the cost while increasing the efficiency of meetings to Merck while maintaining service excellence and customer focus.
You will be responsible for delivering value to internal Merck customers by being the conduit between the Event Lead, Procurement, Information Services, and third party providers. Developing and managing strategic initiatives including corporate card products that tie in with Global Spend targets, hotel compliance for meetings, group air, ground transport business rules and processes, lead support for end-users, support of customer service and communications, development of reporting initiatives.
To be successful in this role you will need:
- A minimum of 5 years experience managing meetings, travel or other corporate services through third party providers or equivalent experience.
- To be a self motivated and strong communication, presentation, analytical and decision-making skills essential.
- A proven ability to manage/work with teams in global environment.
- Proven success with little-to-no supervision.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience in managing or being a part of change/projects in large, complex, environments.
- The ability to prioritize multiple tasks, track and manage related activities.
- Effective influencing skills and the ability to build strong partnerships both internally and externally essential.
- Six sigma training or green or black belt qualification a plus.
- Experience in Pharmaceutical related Meetings advantageous
This is a permanent position and will be based in North Ryde NSW.
Event and Operations Manager
Eventscorp is a highly regarded Conference and Incentive Management company based in Sydney & Melbourne. We aim to help our clients grow their businesses by developing magnificent and unforgettable events; events which achieve what we’ve asked of them.
Due to an expected exponential growth in our business, we’re now looking for a new Event and Operations Manager to join our young, professional team in Sydney.
Our customers expect the best hence we’re are interested in attracting only the best candidates.
As our Event and Operations Manager, you will be a self starter, understand and value enterprise and outcome-based incremental marketing, and have a desire to manage not only your own, but quite often the workload of an event project team.
Of course, you’ll possess an unbridled infatuation with time management as well as your own unique stamp on organisational prowess. Most of all, you must have a driving passion to plan and manage creative and quality events from conception to end. And then benchmark it year on year.
To be considered for the role you will need to have:
- Initiative and Creativity
- A positive attitude generating solutions rather than problems
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Be either a little crazy or have a lifetime’s experience in conference, incentive and event management
- A tertiary qualification....provided you had a good time getting it
- A good understanding of travel management and its distribution system
- Experience with Eventspro and Events Interactive – a pre-requisite
- Ability to manage event finances
- Excellent product knowledge
- An engaging personality
Needless to say the nature of the role does involve travel, both international and domestic but also evening and weekend work as required. Remuneration will be set to attract the best
This might be a step up for the right person or a step back into the industry after a period of maternity leave. CV’s and cover letters back by Friday, 30 August along with an explanation of what you want out of life.
“Let our experience inspire yours”
CV’s and cover letters to
Benjamin.Hansen@eventscorp.net.au along with an explanation of what you want out of life or call Benjamin Hansen, our Human Resources Manager on
02 95632941.
Temporary Sponsorship Business Development Executive
Sydney - Inner City: Seven week assignment, early August 2010 start - c $30 per hour plus super
This well established event and conference organiser seeks a capable and proactive individual to fill in for a staff member who will be on leave for an approximate five week period as well as work either side of their holiday leave during a handover phase. The assignment will commence in early August 2010. Your focus will be on maintaining sponsorship and exhibition sales activity and achieving targeted levels of revenue for the business. This will include attending client and supplier meetings, preparing tender documents, contracts, prospectuses and manuals, coordinating exhibitor and sponsor enquiries, researching potential sponsors and exhibitors and coordinating the prospect database. With a background in business development and/or sponsorship and events you will require drive, commitment, excellent communication skills, a professional approach and the ability to pickup new concepts quickly. To apply, please send your resume to john@eventrecruitment.com.au, quoting ER/1276.
Event & Project Development Manager
Sydney - Western Suburbs: $80,000 plus super
This significant not for profit organisation seeks a capable Event Manager to project manage a portfolio of community events and special projects and develop client relationships to generate income for the operation. Specifically you will manage, develop and facilitate a broad cross section of online and offline events, special projects and organisational initiatives including corporate events, flash mobs, social media events, gala dinners, community and charity challenges. You will also nurture and develop new and existing corporate relationships and partnerships and be responsible for maximising event reach, income and exposure, manage and develop relationships with suppliers and stakeholders, consult to other departments in the delivery of their events, prepare management reports and contribute to marketing and public relations activity for the business. You will require established event management expertise plus proven business development skills and the ability to build corporate partnerships. You will also have a capacity to “think outside the box”, understand the development and evolution of event management in both an online and offline environment, possess an understanding of fundraising principals, bring energy and a positive outlook to the role, an outgoing and tenacious personality and a strong work ethic and team focus. To apply, please send your resume to john@eventrecruitment.com.au, quoting ER/1273.
Special Events Manager
Canberra: $80–85,000 plus super neg. – 12 month contract
This high profile Government authority seeks a talented individual with particular skills in the special, community and/or outdoor events sector to be responsible for the delivery of specific event projects. This will entail project managing the delivery of events including overseeing creative design, event operations, logistics, financial management, marketing and stakeholder consultation. You will also contribute to planning meetings, provide analysis of current events, produce reports for senior management and provide general strategic and operational advice. You will have at least five years event project management, development and implementation experience along with sound conceptual, analytical, research and problem solving skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment. You will also possess high level communication and negotiation skills, a capacity to build and maintain relationships and will also display teamwork, integrity, innovation, high standards and a flexible attitude. To apply, please email your resume to john@eventrecruitment.com.au, quoting ER/1239.
Temporary Marketing & PR Manager
Sydney CBD: Six month assignment - $50.00 per hour
This prominent service organisation seeks a highly experienced and self sufficient Marketing & PR Manager to work from June through to early December. Working in-house you will project manage the planning and delivery of a marketing campaign associated with a series of multiple and simultaneous community events covering the business, artistic, sporting and entertainment sectors. You will work autonomously and focus in managing marketing, PR, content, media and website initiatives. In doing so you will work with a diverse range of stakeholders, internal management and creative consultants as well as contribute ideas and drive campaign timelines. This will suit candidates who have worked in a freelance capacity before and who may have been exposed to the community events sector. To apply, please send your resume to john@eventrecruitment.com.au, quoting ER/1232.
Event & Operations Manager
Brisbane: $80,000 plus super plus bonus
Successful creative event agency specialising in the corporate, events and incentive markets seeks an accomplished Event Manager to take responsibility for ensuring the effective and profitable operation of the business through managing regional operations, supervising a team of four event staff and driving business development for the region. Specific responsibilities will entail presenting event concepts to clients and directly overseeing the management of particular events; ensuring event budgets achieve targeted profit margins; contributing to the company’s strategic direction and development; developing innovative product offerings to clients; developing tight business alliances with venues; identifying new corporate business opportunities and developing marketing and sales initiatives; managing, mentoring and directing your team and managing relationships with stakeholders You will possess at least five years experience in event management including team supervision, marketing and sales skills, project management ability, the ability to formulate creative event concepts and client proposals and supplier management. You will also require excellent communication and negotiation skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office systems. To apply, please email your resume to john@eventrecruitment.com.au, quoting ER/1217.
Account Executive
North Sydney: $40-50,000 base plus commission & incentives
Leading media/marketing solutions company seeks a driven and motivated sales executive who is a clear communicator, to work across the range of their media products including:
- Industry events in Australia & New Zealand
- Weekly newsletters
- Online services directory
- Podcasts
- Webinars
- Website advertising
- An annual "Who's Who" magazine and directory book
This would be a great opportunity for someone trying to break in to the industry or take the next step within a vibrant media company that is growing rapidly. Please email your resume to erin@eventrecruitment.com.au quoting ER/1222 or call Erin Rowley on 9279 2019 for further information.
Account Manager
Sydney - Inner West: To $60,000 plus super plus bonus ($100,000 OTE)
This respected Event Industry Supplier has been working with event organisers for over 20 years and currently seeks a passionate sales professional to contribute to the establishment and development of strong and profitable client relationships for the business. Your main focus will be to achieve KPI’s and sales targets through the creation of leads from their existing database, follow up on external enquiries, generate proposals in a timely manner, convert proposals to sales and assist in coordinating client showcase events. You will require a proven track record in sales along with excellent client service skills and the ability to build client rapport, a capacity to multi task, a team focus and sound computer aptitude. To apply, please email your resume to john@eventrecruitment.com.au, quoting ER/947.
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