Event and Commercial Manager

Trade · Floreat, Perth WA (Hybrid), Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

An organisation running major sporting events in Western Australia is hiring an Event and Commercial Manager in Floreat, Perth. This is a role with genuine responsibility for an experienced events professional.

You will combine event leadership with partnership development, commercial thinking and stakeholder management, taking events from early planning to event-day delivery and supporting the organisation's continued growth.

Your background must show it: organised, accountable, commercially aware, confident with people and willing to own the job from start to finish. Relevant event management experience is essential. Finally, a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a job offer.

Key Responsibilities

Run operations on event day and make firm decisions while the action is live
Be accountable for major sporting events, handling every requirement from the first planning stage right through to delivery
Look after dealings with sponsors, partners, suppliers, contractors, volunteers and any other stakeholders
Grow commercial and community partnerships and keep them productive
Help activate sponsorships and chase fresh partnership openings
Push for better participation, revenue, event quality and stakeholder experience
Organise people on the ground, including staff, volunteers and contractors, plus logistics and event-day operations
Team up with marketing so events are promoted and communicated properly
Back up Race Directors in running State Series and Championship events
Stay on top of deadlines, resources, logistics and clashing priorities, spotting operational problems and sorting them out practically
Play a part in strategic projects and initiatives that help the organisation grow
Bring your proven events knowledge to bear so delivery keeps getting better

Requirements & Eligibility

Relevant event management experience is essential
Demonstrated background in professional event management or a related field
Proven record of successfully running events and of owning tasks until practical outcomes are achieved
Strong skills in communication and in building relationships
Experience dealing with sponsors, partners, suppliers or external stakeholders
Commercial mindset, with a grasp of revenue and business growth
Excellent organisation and planning, plus close attention to detail
Sound decision-making and problem-solving, and the ability to deliver in fast-paced, high-pressure settings
Confident leader who is ready to get hands-on
Strong focus on the experience of customers, members and the community
Can juggle multiple projects and priorities at the same time
Flexible availability for occasional weekend and extended event hours
Ready to work in Western Australia
Sponsorship available for eligible candidates

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