Commercial Events Manager

Mamamia is Australia’s largest independent women’s media company, with a decade-long reputation for being on the pulse of what women are talking about. If the Mamamia brand were a person, we’d be the one you can’t stop talking to – we’re candid, warm, honest, and inclusive, and every day we’re telling new stories you can’t turn away from.

We are looking for a Commercial Events Manager to join our Commercial team, to manage Mamamia’s trade and client events and live tours. If you’re an exceptionally organised project manager with a passion for events – apply now.

About the role

Reporting to the Head of Partner Integration, the Commercial Events Manager will be responsible for project managing events from the planning to execution phase, for both virtual and in-person events.

Key responsibilities include:

• End to end project management for client sponsored events, marketing activations and live tours.

• Source and manage venues, vendors and suppliers (e.g., catering, styling, entertaining, AV, travel).

• Manage talent relationships and grow database of potential talent.

• Manage event budgets and oversee negotiations and contracts.

• Lead event set up, execution and pack up, on location as required.

• Use Project Management tools (e.g., Monday) to coordinate deadlines with internal stakeholders.

About You

• 3-5 years in a Commercial Events role, or similar, is preferred.
• Exceptionally organised project manager.
• Strong problem solving skills and the ability to adapt a measured approach in a fast-paced environment.
• With superior attention to detail, you are experienced liaising with external suppliers and delivering innovative events within budget and time constraints
• A strong commitment to continuous process improvement, initiatives, and embody an entrepreneurial attitude.
• Experience with talent management.
• Experience with contracts and budget management.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to give and receive effective feedback with curiosity and respect.
• Possess a PMA (Positive Mental Attitude) and wow your clients and co-workers every day
  

About us

• We’re fast-paced and innovative, and democratic when it comes to strategies and ideas.
• We’re small enough that you can create real and tangible change, and have your voice heard, and large enough that we can support your ideas with experienced, industry-leading teams, and deliver them to an audience of millions of women every month.
• The core purpose of Mamamia is to make the world a better place for women and girls, and we live this philosophy in the content we create, and with the work we do with our charity partner, Room to Read. The independence and empowerment of women starts with universal literacy, and since 2017, Mamamia has supported Room to Read’s Girls’ Education Program, which breaks cycles of illiteracy in Asia and Africa. We’ve funded the education of tens of thousands of girls, and Mamamia staff have visited the schools where we’ve made an impact.

As well as being a meaningful and exciting place to work, Mamamia offers:

• A fun, dynamic and collaborative workplace culture
• Learning & Development – tailored to each person’s individual goals
• A day off for your birthday (mama-me day!)
• Flexible working conditions
• Monthly birthday celebrations and quarterly events!
• Free breakfast daily
• Purchased annual leave scheme
• Paid parental leave
• Reward and Recognition – pick a prize from our rewards menu when you are recognised by your team!
• Paid volunteer leave to get involved with our charity partners

Mamamia is an equal opportunity employer, all applicants will be considered regardless of your race, sexuality, religion, colour, gender identity, or parental status. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you require any assistance, including a workplace adjustment to participate in the recruitment process please reach out to