Event and Commercial Manager

Trade · Floreat, Perth WA (Hybrid), Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

This Event and Commercial Manager position in Floreat, Perth blends event leadership with partnership development, commercial strategy and stakeholder management, making it a strong career move for an experienced events professional.

You will hold genuine responsibility for major sporting events in Western Australia, guiding them from early planning through to event-day delivery while contributing to the organisation's continued growth.

The ideal candidate has a background that demonstrates planning, composure under pressure, stakeholder engagement and reliable delivery: organised, accountable, commercially aware and confident taking ownership end to end. Event professionals from India and other countries looking to build an international career are encouraged to explore this role.

Key Responsibilities

Contribute to strategic projects and initiatives that drive organisational growth
Lead the planning and delivery of major sporting events, coordinating all requirements from the initial plan through to final delivery
Build and manage productive relationships and partnerships with sponsors, partners, suppliers, contractors, volunteers, community and commercial stakeholders
Support sponsorship activation, pursue new partnership opportunities and find ways to improve participation, revenue, event quality and stakeholder experience
Coordinate staffing, volunteers, contractors, logistics and event-day operations
Partner with marketing teams on effective event promotion and communication
Assist Race Directors with State Series and Championship event delivery
Direct operational activities and make decisive calls during live events
Monitor deadlines, resources, logistics and competing priorities, resolving operational issues with practical solutions
Apply proven event management expertise to continuously refine event delivery

Requirements & Eligibility

Demonstrated experience in professional event management or a related field
Proven ability to coordinate and deliver events successfully, supported by a track record of ownership and practical results
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, including experience engaging sponsors, partners, suppliers or external stakeholders
A commercial mindset grounded in an understanding of revenue and business growth
Excellent planning, organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
Strong decision-making and problem-solving capability in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
A confident leadership style and willingness to be hands-on
A strong focus on customer, member and community experience
Flexible availability for occasional weekend and extended event hours
Relevant event management experience is essential
Willingness to work in Western Australia
Sponsorship available for eligible candidates

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