Events & Marketing Specialist

• Determining the right events for Lightspeed to attend or organise based on brand and market fit, projected ROI and sales opportunities
• Bringing innovative and creative ideas for physical brand activations to the table
• Executing a variety of events - ranging from large-scale trade shows to small, intimate dinners - each with varying objectives but clear success measures
• Communicating and negotiating with internal and external stakeholders effectively, to ensure smooth coordination and execution of events
• Collaborating with our PR team to secure coverage for events
• Ensuring event budgets are adhered to, while factoring in unforeseen expenses
• Adhering to best practice marketing processes within the organisation and educating the wider team about them (including the production of guidelines and playbooks)
• Working with members of the go-to-market team to craft and execute compelling post-event follow up sequences
• Delivering detailed reports on the success of events, looking at each state of the sales funnel, to be shared with the broader go-to-market team
• Contributing to broader marketing campaigns and company events
• Supporting general marketing activities as required

• Contributing as part of the wider team to achieve organisational objectives even if this means doing things that aren't strictly within the scope of your role.

• Past experience working in marketing, particularly in Events
• Previous background in SaaS marketing, preferably with experience in either consumer apps / technologies, early stage startups, or with exposure to small business audiences
• Proven track record of hands-on experience in events marketing - ideally across a range of event formats
• Top class written and oral communication skills, with a knack for negotiation
• Previous experience working with Sales teams
• Tertiary qualification in events management (recommended, but not necessary)
• Familiarity with CRM systems, and analytical tools (recommended, but not necessary)

• Ability to do your job in a truly flexible environment;
• Genuine career opportunities in a company that's creating new jobs everyday;
• Work in a team big enough for growth but lean enough to make a real impact.

• Lightspeed share scheme (we are all owners)
• Unlimited paid time off policy
• Flexible working policy
• Work remotely from anywhere in the world for up to 60 days per year
• Health and wellness benefit of $500 per year
• Mental health online platform and counselling & coaching services
• Paid leave and assistance for new parents
• LinkedIn Learning license
• Volunteer day
• Dog friendly environment
• Rooftop with dining space and BBQ facilities
• Self-service cafe-style kitchen and fully stocked fridge, pantry & bar
• Weekly catered lunches for the entire office
• Exciting events hosted regularly by our Sydney Culture Club
• Brand new office space located in Redfern, NSW

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