Events and Retail Manager  

Scope of Work and Responsibilities

• Plan events from start to finish according to requirements, target audience and objectives
• Come up with suggestions to enhance the event’s success
• Prepare budget and ensure adherence
• Travelling to on site inspections and project managing events
• Securing and booking a suitable venue or location
• Coordinating venue management, caterers, stand designers, contractors and equipment hire;
• Planning layout and the program
• Organising facilities for car parking, traffic control, security, first aid, hospitality and the media;
• Delivering events on time, within budget, that meet (and hopefully exceed) expectations.
• Setting, communicating and maintaining timelines and priorities on every project
• Lead promotional activities for the event
• Liaising with marketing and PR colleagues to promote the event;
• Drive attendance to the event.
• Source and negotiate with vendors and suppliers
• Coordinating staffing requirements and staff briefings;
• Providing leadership, motivation, direction and support to your team
• Coordinate all operations
• Ensuring insurance, legal, health and safety obligations are adhered to;
• Identifying and securing speakers, special guests, or hosts;
• Selling sponsorship/stand/exhibition space to potential exhibitors/partners;
• Researching markets to identify opportunities for events;
• Approve all aspects before the day of the event
• Ensure event is completed smoothly and step up to resolve any problems that might occur
• Analyze event performance and prepare metrics presentation
• Define company brand through events

Minium Requirements

Graduate of any 4 year course
With background in Sales and Marketing
Experience working in a fitness center (gold’s gym, fitness first, 360, etc) is a major plus

Skills and Requirements

• Hands-on
• Works well under pressure, ensuring the smooth and efficient running of an event
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail;
• Project management experience;
• Time-management skills;
• Problem-solving skills and diplomacy;
• Strong communication, teamwork and negotiation skills;
• Sales and/or marketing skills;
• The ability to manage budgets;
• A flexible and adaptable approach.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team
• Ability to use initiative
• Multi-tasker
• Knowledge of KPIs and marketing techniques for event management
• Computer savvy; proficient in MS Office
• Customer-service orientation
• A team player with leadership skills

Bonus: Existing CrossFit membership in CFMNL is a plus!