Event Manager

2 weeks ago

Sydney, Australia The Gemba Group Full time

**About Gemba**

Gemba is the authority in sport and entertainment. We’re part of the Tenka Group, a leading independent consultancy boasting an enviable blue-chip client list, with offices in Melbourne, Sydney and London. Gemba’s Events Division brings insight and strategy to life to connect brands with fans through shared passion. We live and breathe sport and entertainmentso no one understands the sponsorship and events landscape like we do. Outstanding people and culture are at the heart of our business, and we judge ourselves on actions and behaviours. We take our values seriously; we measure them, hold ourselves accountable and hire accordingly. We invest in our people by offering a wide range of employee benefits designed to provide a positive, fun and balanced work/life experience.

**About the Role**

As an Events Manager at Gemba, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the strategic planning, execution, stakeholder management, supplier/vendor coordination, financial management, and project evaluation of events, experiences, and activations. Your primary focus will be on ensuring seamless operations and delivering exceptional results that exceed client expectations. You will have the opportunity to manage events and activations at some of the largest sport and entertainment events in Australia such as Australian Open, Westpac Open Air Cinema, Tamworth Country Music Festival, Australian Grand Prix, AFL & NRL Grand Finals and State of Origin.
- 3 - 5 years of experience working in Events and/or Production, preferably agency-side in the Sport & Entertainment industry.
- Experience in contributing to and supporting event, experience and activation idea development.
- Ability to build and maintain supplier/vendor relationships.
- Experience in managing larger budgets and negotiating with suppliers/vendors.
- Proven track record in developing and executing detailed event plans and runsheets.
- Experience in managing end-to-end event operations.
- Strong leadership skills in overseeing on-ground events, experiences and activations, including event staff, brand ambassadors and team leads.
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and adeptness at managing unforeseen challenges.
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with regular travel commitments.

**About You**
- Strong MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Word skills, MS Teams, and SharePoint proficiency.
- Strong project management skills, including process and procedures (e.g., timelines, finance, etc.).
- Qualifications and/or completion of relevant short courses and professional development are desirable.
- Valid ‘Working With Children’ Check, Driver’s License, and Police Check.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Well-developed interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain relationships.
- Able to work on weekends and evenings when required.
- Strong time management with a proactive and get-it-done attitude.
- Proactive and solution-focused approach, with the ability to adapt to change and processes.

**How to Apply**

Note: Gemba supports flexible working hours and will consider job share for this role. Applications close **Friday, May 31st**.**

Gemba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and encourage people of all different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives to apply. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or other protected characteristics or similar.

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