Assistant Event Manager

Encore APAC; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Place To Work

Diversity & inclusion

Wellness initiatives

Career progression

Sustainability initiatives

Salary packaging

Job summary

Encore APAC is seeking an Assistant Event Manager in Adelaide to lead and coordinate event operations, ensuring profitability and timely delivery. You will bridge our onsite team with venue management, overseeing AV setups, crew rosters, and cost control while delivering exceptional client service.

You will bring experience in events or sales, AV knowledge, strong planning and relationship skills, and a proactive mindset to identify improvements and mentor team members within a dynamic venue

Qualifications

• Prior experience in the events/sales environment.
• Relevant experience in AV.
• Excellent planning, organisational, time management & account management skills.
• Strong sales and business acumen, track record in managing a high performing sales team within a third party venue.
• Ability to foster meaningful business relationships.
• Prior experience in rostering and cost management.
• Qualification in Hospitality or Events is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient and safe running of event staging services within the venues.
• Build and maintain relationship with venues and clients to ensure successful client relations and smooth running of all events.
• Educate and advise clients and venue staff alike on the most appropriate audio-visual equipment, digital options and the necessary crew to best meet their presentation needs and budget.
• Maintain and disseminate crew rosters and schedules.
• Inform the appropriate people of any areas of concern so that problems with equipment, crew, venue staff or clients can be rectified in a timely manner.
• Identify opportunities to increase the profitable revenue in applicable venue.
• Seek out opportunities for operational improvements.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to develop and optimise individual and team capability.

Skills

Event sales

AV knowledge

Planning & organisation

Account management

Relationship building

Roster management

Cost management

Education

Hospitality or Events qualification

Job description

The Opportunity

As an Assistant Event Manager at Encore, you will have imagination and curiosity to bring events to life. Your primary responsibility will revolve around cultivating a robust and collaborative relationship between our dedicated onsite team and venue management. The service provided will be highly professional with a view to timeliness, appropriate conduct and effective cost management of human resources and services as well as the P&L, to ensure the profitability of the Encore activities in the venue.

Core Responsibilities

• Ensure the efficient and safe running of event staging services within the venues
• Build and maintain relationship with venues and clients to ensure successful client relations and smooth running of all events
• Educate and advise clients and venue staff alike on the most appropriate audio-visual equipment, digital options and the necessary crew to best meet their presentation needs and budget
• Maintain and disseminate crew rosters and schedules
• Inform the appropriate people of any areas of concern so that problems with equipment, crew, venue staff or clients can be rectified in a timely manner
• Identify opportunities to increase the profitable revenue in applicable venue
• Seek out opportunities for operational improvements
• Provide coaching and mentoring to develop and optimise individual and team capability

Your Background

• Prior experience in the events/sales environment
• Relevant experience in AV
• Excellent planning, organisational, time management & account management skills
• Strong sales and business acumen, track record in managing a high performing sales team within a third party venue
• Ability to foster meaningful business relationships
• Prior experience in rostering and cost management
• Qualification in Hospitality or Events is highly regarded

Why Join Us?

Be a part of our mission to bring people together, facilitate ideas and build relationships for our customers’ and enjoy all the perks that we offer

• “Great Place To Work” certification, ensuring a supportive and engaging work environment
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that foster a welcoming and inclusive workplace for all
• Wellness initiatives to prioritise your physical and mental well-being
• Ample opportunities for career progression and professional growth
• Commitment to sustainability initiatives, contributing to a greener future
• Salary packaging options

At Encore, we value our people as our most valuable asset. We prioritise equal opportunities and embrace diversity in all its forms. As a Circle Back Initiative Employer, we are committed to responding to each and every applicant. If you fit some of the requirements but not all, we encourage you to apply and have a chat with our team to learn more about this opportunity.