Senior Event Planner

Are you passionate about creating unforgettable moments? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? We are seeking talented individuals to join our team as a Senior Event Planner, specialising in Corporate events.

As our business grows, we are looking for experienced event professionals to join our fast-paced and dynamic team:

Position: Senior Event Planner

As a Senior Event Planner, you will be instrumental in delivering impactful and engaging corporate events for clients that leave a lasting impression. Whether it's a conference, gala dinner or cocktail party you will be the driving force behind its success. Your responsibilities will include:

• Collaborating with clients to understand their vision and preferences.
• Coordinating all aspects of event planning and execution with the client, from floor plans and run sheets to menu selection to vendor coordination.
• Daily management of a team of 3 Event Executives, including workload allocation, training and troubleshooting.
• Ensuring seamless communication and coordinating with internal teams including Operations and Kitchen, as well as external vendors to ensure flawless execution.
• Ensuring the event order is up to date at all times with high level of detail.
• Ensuring client payments are received on time and within the set schedules.
• Providing exceptional customer service and exceeding client expectations.
• Managing event timelines efficiently.
• Supporting with the on the day set up and execution of the event before handing over to the Event Manager 
• Evaluating event success and providing recommendations for future improvements.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Proven experience (5+ years) in event planning and coordination, preferably in the hospitality or corporate events industry.
• Strong organisation skills, with the ability to multitask and prioritise effectively.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-centric approach.
• High attention to detail, you leave no stone unturned. 
• Strong problem-solving abilities and solutions focused.
• Proficiency in event management software (desirable) and Microsoft Office suite.
• Availability to work evenings and weekends.

Join Our Team: 

We are Showtime Event Group, an award-winning dream team that works tirelessly to make events memorable from start to finish. 

We operate exclusively in some of Melbourne’s most exciting & iconic venues and are the preferred caterer in many more partnership arrangements. We bring the Showtime sparkle to our clients and events, wherever they choose to host, be it in our spaces or at private locations such as:

• Rippon Lea Estate 
• Sea Life Melbourne Aquarium
• Hellenic Museum
• Showtime Events Centre
• Aerial
• Cargo Hall
• Polly Woodside 
• State Library of Victoria
• Old Melbourne Gaol