The Company: An exhibition and conference organiser based in Sydney are looking for a great new team member to lead their Conference Producer team. The company are a fast growing business information and networking provider that prides themselves on delivering leading events within their sector. Position Terms: Full-time, permanent role Hybrid work available Salary: $120,000 - $130,000 plus super plus bonus The Role: The Conference Portfolio Director is a true leadership role: part GM, part creative director, part entrepreneur. You'll inherit a portfolio of established annual events and have real latitude to develop new ones from scratch. You'll own the P&L, lead a team of talented producers, and be the strategic heartbeat of the division. Key Responsibilities include; Own and grow a portfolio of B2B conferences — setting strategic direction and holding full P&L responsibility Lead a team of conference producers, elevating the quality of content and programming across every event Identify and develop new event concepts, taking them from idea to commercially viable launch Become a genuine subject matter expert in your event verticals — sustainability, procurement, leadership, and operational excellence Work cross-functionally with marketing, sponsorship, and operations to execute events that consistently punch above their weight The Candidate: The successful candidate will have a strong background in B2B conferences (whether as a senior producer, conference director, or in a commercial role like sponsorship or content strategy). Critically, you understand how the model works: what makes an event profitable, what makes a program compelling, and what makes delegates come back year after year. Extensive experience in B2B conference production or event management, with at least some leadership experience A track record of developing or significantly growing a commercial conference Strong understanding of sponsorship and delegate revenue models Sharp copywriting and content instincts Strong leadership and mentoring skills Ability to think commercially while also caring deeply about quality (and you don't see those as competing priorities). Ability to work from the office, located in Northern Sydney. For more information regarding event positions follow us on LinkedIn and/or Facebook at Apex Event Recruitment If this role doesn't fit but if you are interested in Events positions in Australia, then please register your resume through our website: www.apexeventrecruitment.com.au Please note that this role will be subject to background checks and you must have the right to live and work in this location to apply for this job.
