Events and Activations Manager

Location: melbourne
Salary: Base sales + 11% super + bonus
Job Type: permanent
Contact: Lucy Garrido
ABOUT THE COMPANY 
Our client is a global consumer goods business that introduces disruptive innovation to the industry whilst holding category captaincy across their retail network. With a key objective to communicate the brand’s unique value proposition, whilst optimising customer experience and acquiring market share, challenging the status quo every step of the way, the business has solidified themselves as a premium brand in market.
 
THE ROLE  
Reporting to the Brand Marketing Manager, this fast-paced role will apply a strategic, creative, and commercial approach to leading the Milwaukee Events Function. Through working with one direct report and external agencies, you will be responsible for delivering Milwaukee’s event strategy and rolling calendar of events for internal, dealer and end user audiences. You will disrupt the Industrial market with bold and innovative events that deliver impact and effectively communicate Milwaukee’s Unique Value Proposition. With a key focus on the ‘audience’ guided by our research and insights, you will position us as the brand of choice to the professional trade user to drive market share acquisition. Leading as a brand advocate you will ensure all execution is in line with brand guidelines, budgets, commercial goals, and drives future brand preference. The successful candidate will lead with a positive ‘can do’ approach, in line with the values of ‘The Milwaukee Way’.
 
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
  • A minimum of 5 years’ end-to-end event management experience
  • Formal qualifications or degree in event planning – highly desirable
  • Extensive event management experience with a demonstrated track record in creative and strategic planning and successful execution of small to large scale events
  • Exceptional stakeholder management and effective communication skills
  • High level planning and organisational skills, with the ability to work on several competing events simultaneously
  • Extremely high attention to detail. You will have high standards across every aspect and detail of an event
  • Ability to problem solve and adapt and operate with a strong sense of urgency
  • Brand custodian committed to ensuring compliance with our brand guidelines
  • Ability to stay calm under pressure
  • Experience in managing external vendors, agencies and budgets
  • Passion, dedication, and commitment to events with a positive attitude 
  • Ability to work after hours and on weekends as needed and travel regionally and interstate when required
 
CULTURE 
The organisation's culture is defined by a strong entrepreneurial spirit, which pushes the boundaries and thrives on challenge.  Internally, the team enjoy a culture driven by quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experience. The business is proud of their collaborative culture and their investment into learning and development, celebrating wins, building strong teams and career development. 
 
HOW TO APPLY 
Click on the APPLY button or contact Lucy Garrido at Six Degrees Executive at lucyg@sixdegreesexecutive.com.au or 0483 942 437 for a confidential discussion.  

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