Event Manager

ConferenceNational is a growing industry leader, with HO based in Wollongong NSW, providing a range of meetings and events services and solutions including event management, event technology, secure online registration systems and conference and accommodation management.  Our energetic and driven team have a strong focus on delivering a high level of service to both new and existing clients, many of whom have been with us for more than 10 years.

We are a boutique event management agency specialising in conferences, operating nationally and internationally.

About the role…

We’re expanding our team and looking for a skilled Events Manager, with a minimum 2 years agency experience. The ideal candidate will have outstanding organisation skills, a great eye for detail and is an individual who thrives on managing meetings and events from concept through to successful execution and final wrap-up.  

This position is based at our HO in Wollongong.

Our ideal candidate…

• Must have a minimum 2 years event management agency experience
• Diploma or Degree in Event Management or equivalent (highly regarded)
• Outstanding interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organised and enjoys working in a fast paced environment with tight deadlines, managing multiple events and sometimes in high pressure situations
• Demonstrates strong team leadership skills and able to effectively train, delegate and coordinate staff
• Displays a mature can-do attitude, takes the initiative and has a firm commitment to job ownership 
• Strong administration skills and the ability to manage a project budget
• Experienced user of Events Air and proficient in Microsoft Office
• A keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail
• A creative flair and an interest in event technology
• Works well and collaboratively with multiple teams including clients, venues, vendors and management
• Professional grooming and presentation
• Able to work flexibly when needed, including after-office hours and weekends
• Able to travel nationally and internationally.

Essential experience criteria.  

You will have proven experience in the following…

• Working with clients to develop, coordinate and implement their meetings and events from concept through to onsite execution and after-meeting follow up and this includes,
  • Experience managing association and not-for-profit conferences will be highly regarded
  • Tender document submission
  • Creating and developing program timeline and meeting deadlines accordingly
  • Venue sourcing
  • Tracking and reviewing hotel room nights and spend
  • Writing and editing event print material
  • Sponsorship sales and management
  • Abstract management
  • Conference and speaker program development
  • Guiding creative team on design and styling of conference websites, apps and printed materials
  • Online conference registrations
• Complete administration including preparation and follow up of proposals, budgeting, invoicing and managing payments to ensure delivery of profitable meeting, incentives and events
• Liaison with stakeholders to ensure that all meeting/event details are accurately captured, communicated and that all tasks are actioned accordingly
• Management of all meeting/event enquiries in a prompt and professional manner
• Providing onsite support at meeting/event venue - liaison with clients, suppliers and venue teams

The above criteria should be addressed in your application and submitted together with your updated resume.

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