Our client is a leading national provider of event infrastructure, furniture and creative styling solutions, partnering with agencies, brands and major event organisers to bring exceptional experiences to life. They are looking for a commercially driven Growth Manager to join their Sydney office- with an established network across the creative agency landscape to strengthen strategic partnerships, unlock new business and grow existing accounts.

This role is all about relationships. The ideal candidate will already know the key players across creative, experiential and event agencies, from producers and production teams through to senior agency leadership. You'll understand how agencies operate, know who to speak to and how to open doors, and have the commercial drive to turn those relationships into long-term partnerships and measurable business growth.

The role:
The Growth Manager will take the lead in building and developing agency relationships nationally, with a strong focus on Sydney's creative and experiential agency market. The priority is to establish deeper, more strategic connections within agencies, increase market share across existing accounts and win new business through an established industry network.

- Build strategic relationships across creative, experiential and event agencies, becoming a recognised and trusted contact within the agency landscape.
- Research and develop a network of key agency contacts to generate opportunities.
- Develop a strong understanding of key agencies, their team structures, client portfolios, production processes and future business needs.




- Proactively build relationships with new agencies while deepening existing partnerships and re-engaging dormant accounts.
- Work collaboratively with Account Managers to develop strategic account plans and move beyond transactional, brief-by-brief relationships.
- Mentor current Account Managers to maximise all opportunities, make sales calls more effective and work together to grow the business
- Identify, pursue and convert recent business opportunities, taking ownership of the sales process from prospecting through to conversion.
- Partner with Account Managers and the creative team to develop relevant proposals and solutions that respond to agency needs.
- Represent the company at industry events and networking opportunities, strengthening the business's profile across the agency community.
- Support broader national growth initiatives across Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane.

Candidate profile:

- Established relationships and knowledge across creative, experiential and event agencies in Sydney is essential. You should already know the key players and have a network you can leverage from day one.
- Experience in a senior business development,



growth or strategic account management role within the events, experiential or creative industries.
- Strong connections with agency producers, production teams, and senior agency decision-makers.
- A genuine understanding of the agency environment, including how agencies win work, deliver projects and engage suppliers.
- A proven ability to leverage relationships to generate new business and grow existing accounts.
- A strategic, consultative approach to sales, with the ability to build long-term partnerships rather than rely on transactional selling.
- Collaborative and team-oriented, with the ability to bring Account Managers along on the growth journey and help them develop their own strategic relationships.
- Commercially minded, proactive and self-motivated, with the resilience to pursue opportunities and navigate rejection.
- Excellent communication, networking, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Styling and design expertise will be highly regarded but not necessary.

Salary & benefits:

- $140,000–$150,000 base salary + superannuation
- Uncapped commission
- National remit with a strong focus on Sydney's creative agency market
- Hybrid working arrangements, with 1 day WFH flexibility
- Leadership role within the business

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THE MONDAY GROUP is a specialist recruitment agency and executive search firm for the events, experiential marketing, hotel & hospitality industries.
Working with clients Australia wide, we are a team of modern recruiters who value relationships and possess deep industry networks.

📌 Growth Manager- Events | Furniture Hire & Styling (Sydney)
🏢 THE MONDAY GROUP
📍 Sydney