Event Manager - Markets

KINN and Co; Perth; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

KINN & Co is seeking an experienced Markets Events Manager to oversee weekly and seasonal markets across Perth. You will curate vendors, plan logistics, and deliver onsite and post-event reporting with meticulous attention to detail.

You will manage the full vendor process, coordinate infrastructure, schedule, budgets and compliance, and work Tuesday to Saturday with evenings during market seasons. Strong communication and hands-on problem solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience managing markets, festivals, public events or similar live-event environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and deliver weekly, seasonal and special markets.
• Manage the full vendor process (applications, selection, onboarding, communications and relationships).
• Maintain accurate vendor records, bookings, attendance and compliance documents.
• Manage weekly vendor attendance, site positioning, bump-in and bump-out.
• Develop event plans, schedules and operational documentation.
• Coordinate infrastructure, equipment, contractors, security, cleaning, waste and traffic management.
• Inspect sites and oversee setup, delivery and pack-down as onsite contact.
• Support risk management plans, permits and emergency procedures.
• Monitor event expenditure and assist vendor invoicing and reconciliation.
• Coordinate entertainment, activations and community programming.

Skills

Vendor management

Event planning

Budgeting

Stakeholder management

Onsite delivery

Tools

Airtable

Job description

Reporting to the Event Director, you'll manage our weekly and seasonal markets across Perth, from vendor curation and planning through to onsite delivery and post-event reporting. It's a hands-on role for someone who loves markets, people and the outdoors, and takes pride in getting the details right. Each week brings high volumes of vendor information and hard deadlines, so administrative accuracy is fundamental.

Our markets run Thursday to Saturday, so you'll work Tuesday to Saturday, with Sunday and Monday off. Evening and late-night work is required during market seasons.

Key responsibilities

Plan, coordinate and deliver weekly, seasonal and special markets.

Manage the full vendor process (applications, selection, onboarding, communications and relationships), curating a balanced mix of food, beverage, retail and community vendors.

Maintain accurate vendor records, bookings, attendance and compliance documents, ensuring vendors and contractors meet insurance, licensing, food safety and regulatory requirements.

Manage weekly vendor attendance, cancellations, site positioning, bump-in, trading and bump-out.

Develop event plans, production schedules, site plans and operational documentation.

Coordinate infrastructure, equipment, contractors, security, cleaning, waste and traffic management.

Inspect sites and oversee setup, delivery and pack-down, acting as the key onsite contact and resolving issues as they arise.

Support risk management plans, permits and emergency procedures.

Monitor event expenditure and support vendor invoicing, fee administration and event reconciliation.

Coordinate entertainment, activations, community programming and partners.

About you

Experience managing markets, festivals, public events or similar live-event environments.

Strong administration and follow-through, with accurate work delivered to deadlines.

Operational planning and onsite delivery experience.

Experience managing vendors, contractors, suppliers and stakeholders.

Understanding of event safety, risk management, permits and compliance.

Confidence with budgets, schedules, databases and documentation; Airtable or similar preferred.

Current driver's licence and ability to travel between sites.

Comfortable working Tuesday to Saturday, including Thursday, Friday and/or Saturday nights during market seasons.

About us

KINN & Co is a Perth-based event company delivering some of the city's best-known public events and community markets. Our markets bring together hundreds of food, beverage and retail vendors from diverse cultural backgrounds and welcome thousands of visitors each week. We're a small, experienced team that values creativity, professionalism, collaboration and genuine relationships.

Why join KINN & Co?

Take ownership of an established, much-loved market portfolio at some of Perth's most recognisable locations, and help create vibrant public experiences for local communities. You'll join a passionate team that values good people, great communication and creative thinking.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
• What's your expected annual base salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as an events manager?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
• Have you worked in a role where you were responsible for vendor management?