At Social we’re proud to service the lively events industry with premium event hire, sought after furniture and the latest trends in tableware. With a head office in Port Melbourne, and interstate branches on the Gold Coast and in Sydney, we service the Eastern Seaboard with all their event needs. We’ve been hiring kitchenware, furniture, and catering equipment to some of Australia’s most exciting events and beautiful homes for 30 years.

The Role

Social is going through an exciting period of growth having recently expanded into Sydney. To drive market penetration and revenue growth across our interstate NSW and QLD markets, we are looking for a senior, strategic, and results-driven Growth Manager to join our established Sales team.

In this dual-focus role, you will split your time equally between executing high-level growth strategies, targeting new corporate markets, and managing key end-to-end accounts (including mood boards, floor plans, and OHS requirements). You will play a pivotal role in hitting our year-on-year sales growth targets while representing our core values: Satisfied Clients, Integrity, Commitment, Initiative, Creativity, and Ownership.

What you'll be doing:

- Strategic Growth & Business Development: Develop and execute an annual business development plan, identifying new business opportunities, conducting competitor analysis, and pursuing industry Requests for Tenders (RFTs).

- End-to-End Account Management: Manage an allocated client portfolio, liaising on details, preparing accurate quotes, designing event concepts, and creating floor plans.

- Relationship Building: Build and maintain strong relationships with key corporate clients, venues, suppliers, and strategic partners.

- Brand Representation: Attend site visits, event installations,



showroom client meetings, and represent Social at industry events and functions.

- Reporting & Collaboration: Work closely with the Sales Manager to deliver regular sales reporting and hit individual and team-based targets.

What we're looking for:

- Demonstrated senior experience in business development and account management within the events, hire, or hospitality industry.

- Someone who genuinely enjoys talking to clients, building long-term relationships, and solving problems practically.

- A proven track record of driving market share, hitting revenue targets, and executing strategic growth plans.

- Exceptional creative flair with the ability to offer innovative event design concepts and floor plans.

- Ultra-organised with high attention to detail and strong administrative capabilities when managing quotes, floor plans, and event details under pressure.

- Flexibility to travel interstate (NSW & QLD) regularly and work weekends or after hours on occasion for client functions, site visits, and event installations.

What we offer:

The workplace is challenging, dynamic, and constantly evolving. We’re a down-to-earth, busy team that takes pride in what we do. We build our brand around our people and are looking for a like-minded, positive, and driven individual to join our inclusive team. We offer competitive salaries and the ability to grow and develop skills across all departments of the business.

Our office and showroom in Port Melbourne is freshly renovated, with free street parking and easily accessible public transport.

To Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your experience in driving growth within the events industry and explaining why you are the ideal candidate for this senior position.

📌 Growth Manager - Events Industry (Port Melbourne)
🏢 Social Event Hire VIC
📍 Port Melbourne