Events Manager
BCD Travel
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Sydney • Australia
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About the role
- The development, planning and overall operational execution of meetings, conferences, incentive programs and special events for customers
- Day-to-day project planning functions, including overseeing website development, attendee management and budget management
- Documentation of operating processes and ensuring adherence to customer compliance processes and regulations
- Revenue management of projects
- Provide a consultative approach to program planning and ensure the client has identified clear objectives
- Assist in selling in the solution to the client/prospect as part of the pitch team
- Develop proposal and estimated budget for pitches
- Assist in the planning and management of site inspections
- Negotiate and purchase hotels, venues, ground transportation, technology, media and production
- Plan and manage meetings, conferences, conventions or special events that could include large numbers of participants
- Prepare all necessary documentation required for client planning/strategy meetings
- Onsite execution and management of event
- Reconcile all final billings on-site prior to final billing being sent to Finance
Requirements
- 5+ years’ experience in planning meetings, incentives, conventions, conferences and special events
- 5+ years’ experience in managing external partners, suppliers and vendors, sourcing and negotiating contract services
- Proven audio‑visual (AV) expertise, including sound, lighting, video, staging, and hybrid event technologies
- Experience in account management
- Under graduate degree in field relevant to the role
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency in software/apps including but not limited to Cvent, On24, Zoom, Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Database Management
Benefits
- Flexible Working
- Room to Grow
- Everyone has a voice
- Continued education support
- Diverse work locations
- Travel and hotel discounts
- Volunteer and sustainability opportunities
- Employee recognition program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
project planningbudget managementrevenue managementaudio-visual expertiseaccount managementnegotiationevent managementdocumentationcompliance processesproposal development
Soft Skills
consultative approachcommunication skillsorganizational skillsclient relationship managementteam collaborationproblem-solvingattention to detailleadershipadaptabilitytime management