Events & Customer Activation Specialist

Iplex NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in plastic pipeline systems is looking for an Events & Customer Activation Specialist in Auckland. You will manage strategic events and customer engagement initiatives to strengthen brand presence. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of marketing experience and strong project management skills. Benefits include competitive pay and a supportive workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Development opportunities

Strong team culture

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience in marketing and event coordination, ideally within FMCG.
• Experience preparing event campaign content for conferences and trade shows.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute key industry events aligned with marketing strategies.
• Develop and deliver promotional calendars with key customers.
• Ensure website content is accurate and customer-focused.

Skills

Event management

Customer engagement

Project management

Brand activation

Communication skills

Education

Marketing qualification

Tools

Salesforce

Silverstripe CMS

Job description

Description

Iplex is a leading manufacturer and supplier of plastic pipeline systems in New Zealand, proudly part of the Fletcher Building Group. We’re committed to delivering innovative solutions that support infrastructure, sustainability, and community development.

About Us

We’re committed to delivering innovative solutions that support infrastructure, sustainability, and community development.

The Role

This dynamic Events & Customer Activation Specialist role requires a can-do attitude and strong organisational and project management skills to manage strategic events, trade shows, and customer engagement initiatives. The role requires adaptability, stakeholder engagement and plays a key part in strengthening brand presence, driving customer loyalty and commercial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and execute key industry events aligned with marketing and sales strategies.
• Develop and deliver promotional calendars with key customers, including flyers, artwork, and activations.
• Support product activations, displays, and in-store presence with the Marketing Manager.
• Maintain the self-service POS portal for reps and customers.
• Create and update training and education tools.
• Ensure website content is accurate and customer-focused and monitor brand usage by customers.

About You

You are a creative thinker with a strong background in event management, customer engagement, and brand activation. Your strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills help you thrive in a fast-paced environment confident in working independently across all levels of the business.

What You Will Bring

• Marketing qualification with 2–3 years’ experience with end-to-end marketing and event coordination, ideally within the FMCG or similar sector.
• Skilled in preparing and executing event campaign content for events such as conferences, trade shows, and field days.
• Previous experience with sending out group communications and point-of-sale materials.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Tech-savvy with experience managing website content; familiar with Salesforce and Silverstripe CMS.
• Budget tracking experience is advantageous.

Why Join Iplex?

At Iplex, part of Fletcher Building we are committed to a supportive and inclusive workplace where collaboration, safety and continuous improvement are valued. Enjoy competitive pay, development opportunities and a strong team culture.

Studies indicate that some females and minority groups may hesitate to apply unless they meet all the criteria. If this role interests you, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every requirement.

Our teams thrive on diversity, embracing various nationalities, languages, religions, customs, and lifestyles. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.