The Events and Engagement Specialist is responsible for planning and managing Saab's involvement in exhibitions, managing major employee events and supporting customer and business to business engagement activities.
They will develop and implement plans that are aligned with Saab's business strategy and promote Saab's capabilities, people and brand to customers and partners.
The Events and Engagement Specialist is a highly organised communications professional capable of managing diverse internal and external stakeholders.
Specific Accountabilities Manage all aspects of Saab's involvement in Australian exhibitions and trade events including stand design and staffing, freight, travel, export approvals etc.
Manage the events and exhibitions budget, reporting to the Head of Strategic Communications and Marketing, including forecasts, tracking, reporting and ongoing maintenance of records.
Build and maintain effective relationships with suppliers to support the successful delivery of events
Liaise with sales and marketing and exhibitions staff in other Saab global business units to maintain awareness of opportunities and capabilities.
Collaborate with Business Support Services and People and Culture to plan and manage engaging employee events that keep the Saab workforce informed and build employee pride.
Support key customer and partner briefings, visits and tours at Saab sites.
Build and manage relationships with senior management. Engage key stakeholders and be the key liaison with technical staff to capture marketing data and develop demonstration systems for customer exhibitions and trade shows.
Develop strong relationships with key internal stakeholders including Saab's four Australian business lines, global business areas and units.
Comply with legislation and company policies, processes and instructions, including those relating to non-discrimination, safety and duty of care and the quality management system
Other duties as directed by the Head of Communications and Marketing.
Skills and Experience Demonstrated experience planning and coordinating company exhibits
Highly developed stakeholder management skills with demonstrated ability to build relationships with senior diverse stakeholders including senior business leaders
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to craft clear, compelling, and audience-appropriate messages
Proven capabilities in managing multiple projects simultaneously, working autonomously and consistently meeting deadlines
Experienced in managing budgets and financial reporting
Australian citizen or able to meet citizen eligibility requirements to comply with Defence Industry security requirements
Educational Qualifications and Professional Memberships Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing, Public relations or a related field.
Personal Qualities Self-motivated, customer focused and driven to achieve outcomes
Enthusiasm, creativity and demonstrated initiative
Self-motivated, proactive and logical in identifying solutions
Able to work autonomously and effectively as part of a team
Willingness to work in high pressure environments
Highly organised and efficient with a strong attention to detail. Display behaviours that reflect company values: trust, expertise and drive
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