Job Description

Recruitment 247 is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Event Manager to join our client's growing team in Ipswich. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of event management, staff leadership, client engagement, and hands‑on promotional work.

No two days are the same. One day you could be coordinating a major promotional event, the next you might be training demonstrators, managing event staff, meeting with clients, or overseeing a product activation.

What You'll Be Doing

- Planning, coordinating, and delivering successful promotional events and product demonstrations.
- Recruiting, training, mentoring, and leading a team of event and promotional staff.
- Creating rosters, schedules, and staffing plans to ensure events run smoothly.
- Building strong relationships with clients and ensuring their events exceed expectations.
- Supporting and supervising promotional campaigns, brand activations, and demonstrations.
- Tracking event performance and preparing post-event reports.
- Ensuring events meet all safety and workplace requirements.
- Visiting event sites and providing hands‑on support when needed.
- Solving problems on the fly and ensuring every event is a success.
- Assisting with business growth opportunities and identifying new client possibilities.

About the Candidate

Are you a natural organiser who thrives in a fast‑paced setting? Do you enjoy leading teams, creating memorable experiences, and attracting crowds through product demonstrations and promotional events?, * Previous experience in event management, promotions, hospitality, marketing,



demonstrations, brand activations, or a similar leadership role.

- Proven experience conducting or managing product demonstrations, promotional campaigns, or customer engagement activities.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams.
- Exceptional communication and relationship‑building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously.
- Strong organisational and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience with rostering, scheduling, and workforce coordination.
- Competent with Microsoft Office programs.
- Current Driver's Licence and reliable transport.
- Flexibility to occasionally work evenings and weekends when events require.

Bonus Points If You Have

- Qualifications in Event Management, Marketing, Business, or Hospitality.
- First Aid Certificate.
- Experience in promotional marketing, experiential marketing, retail demonstrations, trade shows, or event activations.
- A creative mindset and a passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

Work Environment

Why You'll Love This Role

- Every day is different.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression.
- Supportive and energetic team culture.
- Autonomy to manage events and make an impact.
- Work closely with clients and help bring exciting campaigns to life.
- Permanent full-time security with a competitive salary package.

Ready to Join the Team?

If you're an organised people-person who loves events, promotions, demonstrations, and making things happen, we'd love to hear from you.

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