Manager - Events & Partnerships

Role Purpose
As the Manager, Events & Partnerships you will build strategic partnerships and deliver unforgettable experiences and events. Reporting to the EGM, Marketing & Communications, this will be a strategic and hands on role that will increase the brand presence in the market.

Key Accountabilities
    
· Planning, coordinating, and executing a variety of events, including client entertainment, B2B networking, industry conferences and not-for-profit engagement.
· Developing and nurturing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders, sponsors, and vendors.
· Creating and managing event budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and high-quality execution.
· Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless event logistics and successful outcomes, with a focus on sales.
· Leading post-event evaluations and reporting to measure the success of events against established goals.
· Keeping abreast of marketing and industry trends to bring innovative ideas to the planning and execution of events.
· Occasionally representing the company at industry events and networking opportunities.
· Plan, coordinate and communicate consolidated external events calendar
· Ensure all stakeholders are aware of events purpose, opportunities, business benefits and investment.
· Ensure that all events are managed professionally.
    
Knowledge | Skills | Abilities
    
· Proven experience (10+ years) in event management and sponsorship or partnership development.
· Previous experience in sports partnerships is desirable.
· Strong organisational and project management skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· A creative and strategic mindset with the ability to think outside the box.
· Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
· A proactive attitude with a commitment to delivering exceptional results to all stakeholders.
· Ability to lead projects, communicate and gain buy in from various stakeholders.
· Experience of negotiating with and influencing decision makers.
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.