Sponsorship and Events Manager

Muster Limited

About our Client

Our client - Hyundai New Zealand, is one of New Zealand's most recognised brands and has achieved significant growth. NZ owned, they are regularly recognised for their culture and are leading the way with innovative new products driven by strong global R&D.

Here in New Zealand, they have created an environment which is innovative and team orientated and have been finalists' in the "Kenexa best place to work" 9 years in a row.

About the Role

We are looking for an outstanding commercially focused and innovative Sponsorship and Events Manager to join the marketing team. This is a broad role working with some of the biggest event properties, well known sponsorship assets and brand influencers in New Zealand.

The Detail

The focus of the role will be:

Strategy design and execution of the national events program from large scale events to small local activations
Management of national sponsorship portfolio with focus on leveraging the full value of existing assets and integration in to all brand activity
Transform current influencer program in to a content led proactive model
Management of industry PR program alongside out of segment earned media strategy
Deliver brand uplift through compelling customer engagement across all touchpoints
A focus on using digital and emerging platforms to deliver meaningful customer engagement through integrated online and offline experiences
Working closely with the sales team to align key business objectives
Design and lead the analytics effort including defining KPI's, ROI and measurable brand impact
Champion the implementation of event technology and integration with wider marketing automation systems
Manage vendor relationships to support event execution
Working with the rest of the marketing team to ensure objectives are met

About You

You will need to have the following:

Considerable experience building event strategy and execution including post-event evaluation frameworks and measurement
Exceptional execution and logistics skills with excellent financial management
Solid experience delivering offline and online experiences
Ability to understand how sponsorships can be used to build brand value
Influencer marketing experience and can demonstrate results achieved in previous roles
Contracting, negotiation and contract compliance experience
You will need to have vendor sourcing and management experience
Advanced project management skills and will be process orientated
You will also need to have experience working in time compressed, highly dynamic situations to develop innovative, impactful solutions and achieve deliverables
An understanding of current market trends, client needs and shaping clients' views on project deliverables
Excellent time management, attention to detail and solid administration skills
An effective team player who can also work autonomously in a supportive environment
One of the biggest strengths needed to be successful in this role is the ability to manage a large diverse portfolio with prioritisation built around return

The Other Bits

Attractive remuneration package on offer
Being part of one of New Zealand's most recognised brands
Ownership of one of the best Sponsorship, Event and Influencer portfolios in NZ
Autonomy and ownership to transform the strategy and execution
Ongoing training and development
Collaborative, innovative and engaging culture
Working in a talented team environment and on some of the best events in the country

If you feel that you have the skillset and personality for this role, please apply now with a relevant cover letter and CV outlining why you!

For more information please contact Matt Twiselton at Muster on +64 21 827782

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