JOIN OUR TEAM
The Event Room is a highly regarded event management agency working with a number of world-class brands across multiple industries with a focus on technology, financial, pharmaceutical and professional services.
We pride ourselves on our long-standing relationships with our clients, as we collaborate and work closely with them to develop their events as part of their marketing and sales objectives.
The Event Room offers the expertise and experience in producing all types of events from conferences to multi-city roadshows to staff & family fun days to gala dinners to experiential brand activations.
Event MANAGER
1 year full-time contract (sydney based & REMOTE)
job description
We are looking for an enthusiastic, skilled and experienced Event Manager to join our journey to plan, manage and seamlessly execute outstanding and memorable events. You will play a vital role in planning, implementing and managing events within our growing team and will report to the Managing Director.
Position terms:
- Full time position on 1-year contract with a view to extend and grow with the company
- 4 days a week working remotely and 1 day a week at co-working space in Sydney CBD
THE ROLE - EVENT MANAGER
You will consistently deliver and exceed client expectations, with a strong focus on attention to detail.
Specifically, you will perform the following tasks:
- Manage your own events in terms of organisation and delivery of event logistics and production, as well as work within a larger team to execute large-scale events and projects
- Manage event budgets in an accurate and timely manner
- Brief and manage venues and vendors including audio visual, F&B, creative, styling, graphics & entertainment
- Develop event documentation including project timelines, runsheets, event production schedules and vendor briefs
- Build strong relationships with clients to fully understand their needs and their events
- Run regular meetings with clients to provide ongoing updates on events
- Provide weekly verbal and written reports on the status of current and planned events and projects
- Provide onsite management and support during events
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- 5 years+ experience in event management and production
- Experience as an Event Manager in a corporate event agency environment with experience in planning and delivering events with management responsibilities
- Experience in planning and executing large and high-quality events
- Ability to source, review and manage third-party vendors and partners
- Ability to build and manage budgets and track agency profit
- Experience in managing deliverables using strong delegation and prioritisation skills
- Prior successful experience in effectively handling multiple events/demands
- Detail oriented and process driven, with proven excellent organisational, communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to manage junior members of the production team on projects that you are leading and/or across projects that other Event Managers/Producers are leading when the agency has several overlapping projects
- In-depth understanding of event management procedures
- Ability to handle a fast-paced working environment, stay calm under pressure, and problem-solve with a positive attitude
- Ability to work independently in a proactive and efficient way
- Diplomatic approach to internal team problem-solving and client requests
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the domestic event industry
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Advanced knowledge of Office (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams) as well as Google (Docs, Sheets, Slides)
APPLY
Please send your CV to Natalie@TheEventRoom.com.au and make your application stand out!