Event Manager

About HeadBox

HeadBox Australia is a forward-thinking events agency that blends innovative technology with top-tier event expertise to meet client needs and deliver memorable experiences. Specializing in a variety of events from single-day conferences to destination gatherings, HeadBox offers a dynamic role for experienced Event Managers looking to contribute to a rapidly expanding brand with significant growth opportunities.

Role Overview

The Event Manager position is available in Sydney, Brisbane, or Melbourne and involves comprehensive management of events throughout Australia from concept to completion. This role demands a proactive, creative, and resourceful individual comfortable managing multiple tasks and senior stakeholders simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee entire event lifecycle including concept pitching, deadline coordination, contract negotiations, supplier collaboration, stakeholder engagement, preparation of pre-event documentation, on-site management, and post-event evaluation.
• Deliver compelling presentations and pitches of event concepts to senior stakeholders, responding constructively to feedback and offering innovative solutions.
• Exhibit strong financial acumen by managing client budgets, negotiating pricing, and aligning resources for effective event delivery.
• Maintain exceptional customer service standards with clear, persuasive written and verbal communication and rigorous attention to detail.
• Establish and nurture enduring client relationships to become their preferred event management contact for future projects.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Minimum of four years' experience managing corporate events, with proven ability to lead onsite teams and coordinate intricate supplier and stakeholder frameworks.
• Highly organized with meticulous attention to detail to juggle multiple simultaneous events efficiently.
• Adaptable, hardworking, and able to manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced scale-up environment, demonstrating a positive, proactive demeanor.
• Alignment with HeadBox’s core values: Brilliance, Integrity, Empathy, and Curiosity.

Benefits and Perks

• Competitive salary package.
• Four weeks of annual leave annually, based on ordinary working hours.
• Flexible working hours to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Opportunities to participate in volunteering initiatives supporting HeadBox’s social mission.
• Access to regular training sessions conducted by senior management or external experts.
• Provision of a company MacBook.
• A lively and supportive team culture featuring routine social events.

Equal Opportunity

HeadBox is deeply committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. Applications are welcomed without discrimination based on race, religion, color, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.