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About the Role
The AM Events Account Manager is an exciting and challenging client-facing operational role in the Australian Museum (AM) Events team. Based in Australia’s first museum and heritage cultural venues, you will work closely with clients, the Museum’s in-house caterer, and other event suppliers to plan and deliver unforgettable experiences.
Primary responsibilities will include venue sales, client management, planning events and delivery across a wide range of special events for private and internal clients.
Working hours may vary subject to business requirements and the successful applicants need to be flexible and available to work when needed on weekdays, evenings, weekends & public holidays.
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About you
We are seeking a talented, experienced and motivated venue and hospitality event professional with a passion for venue sales, client management and event planning, who can provide seamless delivery across a wide range of special events for private and internal clients.
You’ll work closely with the AM (Australian Museum) Events & Venues Manager and team members and be ready to roll up your sleeves and embrace the opportunities that this new role provides.
Your abilities include client and stakeholder management, effective planning, time management and of course the ability to multi-task. Specifically, you will be able to prioritise and manage conflicting timelines whilst being attentive to the details and delivering on deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
If you’re excited by this opportunity, we’d love to hear from you!
Your Knowledge & Experience
- Prior hospitality/event management, and event sales/client management experience, preferably in a complex hospitality, heritage or cultural organisation or venue
- Exceptional client relationship and organisational skills, attention to detail and commercial business acumen
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability to implement relevant safety, security and Responsible Service of Alcohol controls, venue policies and event management protocols
- Ability to lead a small team of casual staff and external suppliers, make decisions and an ‘above and beyond’ resourcefulness to problem solve
- Basic understanding of the catering and technical requirements of events and ability to troubleshoot basic power supply, lighting, sound and AV systems
- Solid experience with event management software, such as EventPro or Priava or similar
- Availability and willingness to work evenings, early mornings and weekends as required by event schedules is essential.
- NSW Working with Children Check for Paid Employment and RSA Certificate are essential
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