Events Manager

• Manage end-to-end operational delivery of assigned events
• Develop and maintain event timelines, production schedules, run sheets and checklists
• Coordinate venues, catering, AV, production, entertainment and logistics
• Oversee registrations, attendee experience, ticketing and onsite operations
• Manage speaker, exhibitor, sponsor and VIP logistics
• Lead onsite event execution and post-event reviews
• Manage approved event budgets and monitor expenditure
• Negotiate and manage suppliers and contractors
• Fulfil contracted sponsorship deliverables with the partnerships team
• Identify opportunities to improve event efficiency and manage costs
• Escalate financial or operational risks promptly
• Manage event operations using Grip, the event technology platform
• Coordinate event communications and registration campaigns with marketing
• Maintain documentation, schedules and operational reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Maintain handover documentation and processes
• Deliver All Star Bash, Retail Fest, the Sydney Retail Media Summit, other industry summits, executive breakfasts, networking functions and additional activations across the Retail Global calendar
• Take ownership of the established event portfolio and ensure continuity of event operations during the 12-month maternity leave period

• At least five years' experience in event management
• Experience delivering large-scale conferences, exhibitions or business events
• Strong project management, budgeting and supplier negotiation skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and multiple event timelines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Comfortable working independently and making operational decisions
• Willingness to travel interstate
• Experience with hosted buyer or B2B meeting programs (desirable)
• Familiarity with event technology, CRM and registration platforms (desirable)
• Experience working with commercial sponsorship teams (desirable)
• Exposure to retail, ecommerce, media or technology events (desirable)

• 12 months maternity leave coverage (fixed-term arrangement)