AIME is the Asia Pacific premier business events show, bringing together exhibitors, buyers and industry leaders each February in Melbourne.
We're looking for a Buyer Manager to lead the recruitment, qualification and end-to-end management of our Hosted Buyer program, connecting the right event planners with the right opportunities, and ensuring an experience that delivers real value for exhibitors and buyers alike.
Permanent full-time role at the heart of AIME's Hosted Buyer program
Reports to Brooke Campbell, Buyer Engagement Director
Genuine ownership of buyer recruitment, qualification and buyer journey
WFH flexibility within a close-knit, supportive team culture
The Company & Our Values
Talk2 Media & Events is a vibrant events company committed to creating truly exceptional events where people can meet face to face to do business.
Our mission is to create rewarding experiences for our customers — and that starts with our team.
We're an enthusiastic team driven by six values that shape how we work:
Free– creative and empowered in our problem solving
Fun– a professional job done in a fun environment
Flexible– adventurous, willing to try new things, and embracing change
Family– a strong sense of community with our team and our stakeholders
Fulfilment– satisfaction and growth within our roles
Fire– passionate about the markets we serve, driven by success
The Role
As Buyer Manager, you will own the recruitment, qualification and administration of AIME's national and international Hosted Buyers.
You'll manage your own Hosted Buyer database and pipeline in HubSpot, oversee the application and vetting process, and coordinate everything from invitations through to on-the-ground logistics.
This role spans sales, marketing, customer experience, communications, IT and operations,



working within the buyer team and your Buyer Engagement Director, the marketing team, AIME partners and MCB.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and growing the Hosted Buyer database in HubSpot to build a strong pipeline for each show
Delivering on annual Hosted Buyer targets set by the Buyer Engagement Director
Managing the domestic and international invitation and application process, including visa timelines
Qualifying and vetting buyer applications against Hosted Buyer criteria
Coordinating flights, visas, accommodation and transfers for Hosted Buyers
Supporting the IT platforms (HubSpot, Grip and MyAIME) alongside the Systems and Customer Manager
Support the Buyer Engagement Director with hotel accommodation partners and intermediaries to support recruitment
Skills & Experience
Tertiary qualifications in business, communications or similar, with a minimum of five years' business events experience
Robust, adaptable communication skills across external clients and internal stakeholders
Exceptional time management with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and deliver outcomes
Highly organised with superior attention to detail
Expert stakeholder management with a proven track record of building relationships
Experience with event registration software and database management platforms
Genuine passion for the events industry and knowledge of the broader events landscape
Proficient in MS Office (particularly Word and Excel) and Outlook, with the ability to learn new systems
A positive, driven self-starter who works well autonomously and as part of a team
Able to remain calm under pressure and adapt to different working environments
Experience working with international buyers and cultures
Flexibility to travel interstate and attend events outside normal business hours, including over summer
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📌 Buyer Manager (Melbourne)
🏢 Talk2 Media & Events
📍 Melbourne