Event Manager / Coordinator

Event Manager - Exhibitions & Trade Shows
Coomera, Gold Coast
 
The Recruitment People provide recruitment and HR solutions to businesses nationally.
Are you an exceptional organiser who thrives in a fast-paced environment, builds strong relationships and enjoys bringing multiple moving parts together?
 
We are recruiting an Event Manager to take ownership of a busy calendar of expos and trade shows across Australia. This is an exciting and varied opportunity for someone who enjoys coordinating people, venues, travel, logistics and deadlines to ensure every event runs smoothly.
 
You may already work within events or exhibitions, or your experience may come from another highly coordinated environment. What matters most is your ability to plan ahead, build relationships, manage changing priorities and ensure nothing is missed.
 
What's in it for you?

• No weekends
• Excellent salary up to $100k
• Salary genuinely negotiable depending on experience
• Friendly and fun team

The Role
You will manage the end-to-end planning and coordination of the company's busy expo and trade show program.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Researching and identifying suitable expos and trade shows across Australia and New Zealand
• Managing the forward events calendar and securing attendance at appropriate events
• Coordinating bookings, applications, contracts and event documentation
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with venues and event organisers
• Managing exhibition stand requirements, freight, equipment and supporting materials
• Coordinating staff travel, accommodation and event logistics
• Ensuring exhibition stands, equipment and supporting materials are delivered and ready within the required timeframes
• Managing event budgets, invoices and associated costs
• Responding calmly and practically to last-minute changes and unexpected issues
• Communicating event requirements and deadlines across the wider business
• Reviewing event outcomes and providing relevant reporting

Application Requirements
To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience coordinating expos, trade shows, exhibitions or complex events is highly desirable
• Strong planning, administration and project coordination skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines
• Experience managing suppliers, venues and external stakeholders
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills
• The confidence to negotiate, problem-solve and make decisions
• The ability to remain calm and organised when plans change
• Sound budgeting, reporting and general computer skills
• Flexibility to travel when required

Experience within exhibitions, events, logistics, operations or another highly desirable.
 
Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.