Senior Event Director, Brand Experiences (Fixed Term)

Dentsu International Americas; Melbourne; Hybrid; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mktg Sports, part of the Dentsu network, seeks an experienced Event Director for major brand experiences in Australia. This fixed-term contract role focuses on high-profile activations at events like the Australian Open, F1 and cricket matches, with strategic client leadership and growth initiatives.

The position is hybrid, based in Melbourne (Richmond), and runs until June 2027, requiring resilience, strong stakeholder management and a hands-on leadership style.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading events, sponsorship activations, experiential campaigns or hospitality programs.
• Capable of managing teams, influencing senior stakeholders and delivering complex projects.
• Confident in pitches, budgets, growth opportunities and aligning client outcomes with business goals.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and delivery of major sponsorship activations and hospitality programs.
• Coordinate internal teams, creative partners, contractors, venues, suppliers and stakeholders for seamless execution.
• Act as a trusted senior advisor to clients, rights holders and partners throughout the event lifecycle.
• Support client growth by identifying opportunities and contributing to pitches and new business presentations.
• Lead and mentor team members to foster a high-performance culture.

Skills

Event management

Sponsorship activations

Stakeholder management

Budget oversight

Job description

Mktg Sports, part of the Dentsu network, seeks an experienced Event Director for major brand experiences in Australia. This fixed-term contract role focuses on high-profile activations at events like the Australian Open, F1 and cricket matches, with strategic client leadership and growth initiatives.

The position is hybrid, based in Melbourne (Richmond), and runs until June 2027, requiring resilience, strong stakeholder management and a hands-on leadership style.