National Events Lead

Work options: Hybrid

About the role

Are you an experienced events professional who thrives on bringing large-scale customer experiences to life? We're looking for a commercially National Events Lead to take ownership of Blackwoods' major industry expos, trade shows and customer hospitality events.

This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll drive the end-to-end delivery of a busy national events calendar while partnering closely with Sales, Customer Experience, Category and Supplier teams. You'll be responsible for creating memorable customer experiences that generate engagement, strengthen relationships and deliver measurable commercial outcomes

What you'll be doing

• Plan and deliver major Industry and customer events, expos and hospitality experiences across Australia.
• Manage event budgets, logistics, timelines and stakeholder communications.
• Partner with sales teams to maximise customer attendance, lead generation and post-event follow-up.
• Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to secure sponsorship, funding and activation opportunities.
• Measure event success through data, insights and post-event reviews.
• Lead and support a Regional Marketing Coordinator.
• Drive best-practice event governance, planning disciplines and reporting standards.
• Create innovative customer engagement experiences that enhance brand presence and commercial impact.

We're looking for someone who has:

• Proven experience managing large-scale B2B events, expos or trade shows.
• Strong event coordination and project management capabilities.
• Experience working across multiple stakeholders in marketing, sales and operational environments.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience.
• Commercially focused with a strong understanding of customer engagement and lead generation.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver outcomes in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel as required to support events

What's In It For You

• Exclusive Perks: Team Member discount card for Kmart, Bunnings, Target & Officeworks, FREE One Pass subscription & Wesfarmers discounted offers from over 400 retail partners
• Continuous training and career development opportunities
• Team events, celebrations, award recognition and prizes
• Employee Assistance Program: wellbeing support for you and your immediate family - covering counselling, coaching, financial advice, legal guidance, nutritional services, & more!
• Refer-A-Friend program – earn up to $2,000 for each referral!
• Ability to purchase up to 4 weeks’ additional annual leave
• Generous paid parental leave policy
• Free onsite parking and more!

Next Steps

If you meet most of the criteria listed above and would like to be considered for this opportunity, please send your application today. We will be contacting suitable candidates as we receive them.

As part of our recruitment process and commitment to safety, you will be required to undertake background checks (which will include a pre-employment medical assessment involving drug & alcohol testing).

Blackwoods also promotes diversity and inclusion across our workplaces and encourages applications from all backgrounds, including people from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, the LGBTQI+ community and people with disabilities.

Our Story

Blackwoods is one of Australia’s leading providers of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) products and industrial safety solutions, supporting industries including mining, manufacturing, construction, transport, logistics and government. Backed by Wesfarmers, Blackwoods offers the stability of a market leader along with strong career development and growth opportunities across the broader group.