Events Team Leader (Travel)

• Newly created role in Head Office, Melbourne
• Generous company bonus & exciting travel benefits 
• Exciting professional development & progression opportunities

 
Imagine a better way.
 
Inspiring Vacations is opening a new world of travel possibilities. We are a multi-award-winning technology-driven company creating unique & inspiring travel experiences for customers across the globe. We’re an established, dynamic and innovative Australian-owned and operated multinational business with a passion for delivering outstanding service, best demonstrated by our entire company’s commitment and participation in customer service. Our collaborative, success-driven team culture and remote-first flexible work environment provide opportunities for us to imagine and create exciting new possibilities.

Due to our continued growth and ambitious plans for the future, we're in search of an experienced Events Team Leaderkeen to advance their career in the exciting travel industry. This role is key in driving continuous improvement of the event experience for potential and current customers. You will be responsible for overseeing and coordinating all aspects of events in your team’s region incorporating end-to-end event management, delivery, and administration, and providing support to the wider Events Team. In addition, the Team Leader is responsible for collaborating with external partners, managing design processes, and ensuring the seamless preparation of event collateral. 

This is an exciting operationally hands-on leadership position that will see you actively participate in events, both locally and across different states, with the opportunity to travel 1 to 2 weekends each month from February to November. You’ll also be responsible for leading your team, roster management, training and fostering collaboration with sales and events Team Leaders. 

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Lead and manage end-to-end event management, from planning to execution and post-event activities within your portfolio.
• Communicating with all internal and external stakeholders to ensure the successful execution of all event management initiatives (such as presentation build, collateral, asset design and print requirements).
• Ensure all team members within direct responsibility have adequate support and resources, and team members are proactively developed and led to deliver against the business objectives. Within this, lead by example by taking a hands-on approach and jumping into operations as and when needed.
• Develop and manage rosters for team members working a flexible 7-day roster, required to travel for events.
• Build effective internal and external stakeholder relationships with strong communication.
• Take charge of budgetary considerations for events ensuring business objectives and targets are met. 
• Attend interstate and local events regularly, on average 1 to 2 weekends each month (between February and November); assisting with facilitating/hosting events and international events as required.
• Model and deliver outstanding customer service to event attendees.
• Adhoc duties as required.

Key success criteria:

• Demonstrated passion for a career in event management, and travel. 
• 5+ years experience in a similar end-to-end event management leadership role within the events or travel industry. 
• Demonstrated success in effectively leading and managing event teams to achieve business objectives.
• Proven expertise in project management and strategic event planning, execution, and post-event analysis.
• Strong financial acumen, with a track record of effectively managing event budgets.
• Experience in optimising resources and ensuring cost-effectiveness without compromising quality.
• Ability to establish clear and concise communication channels with internal and external stakeholders.
• Track record of delivering measurable results, meeting or exceeding targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Ability to work quickly and effectively with internal teams to deliver high-quality outputs and deliverables.
• Exceptional and meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and able to balance competing and diverse priorities. 
• Excellent relationship/rapport builder with a knack for influencing outcomes.  
• Agility and resilience to work within a constantly evolving business environment. 
• Ability to work flexibly full-time and travel on-site to events 1 to 2 weekends each month on average.
• Full working rights in Australia.

In return for your commitment, you’ll enjoy our multi-award-winning flexible work culture with home-based work options and collaborative, supportive leadership. You’ll also work on a hybrid basis in our Melbourne office with a like-minded, positive, and motivated team with plenty of opportunities for professional development and advancement. You’ll thrive in an environment where everyone is hands-on and pivotal to the success of the team.  
 
To submit an application: Please submit a resume and cover letter including a short paragraph about what a positive work culture means to you (it's important to us!). You can apply via the Seek portal or by emailing *******@inspiringvacations.com 
 
If you are shortlisted for the role, we will contact you via *******@inspiringvacations.com to arrange a telephone discussion. Please do not respond to any suspicious emails requesting you to provide or upload your personal details, identification, or bank or credit card details.
 
For further information please visit: www.inspiringvacations.com/au/about-us  
 
For a confidential discussion please contact *******@inspiringvacations.com