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Event & Marketing Manager
Beneath Driver Lane
Melbourne, AUS
Full-time
Onsite
$85,000 per year
Discovered 2 weeks ago
Functions and private-event managementEvent sales and deliveryVenue operationsMarketing calendar planningSocial media and paid campaignsSupplier and brand partnerships
Role Overview
Own functions revenue, marketing, brand partnerships, and operational support at a Melbourne whisky and cocktail bar.
Work alongside the Venue Manager in a two-person leadership team and step in to keep venue operations running to standard.
Key Skills for This Role
Functions and private-event managementEvent sales and deliveryVenue operationsMarketing calendar planningSocial media and paid campaignsSupplier and brand partnerships
Full Job Posting
Role
Own functions revenue, marketing, brand partnerships, and operational support at a Melbourne whisky and cocktail bar.
Work alongside the Venue Manager in a two-person leadership team and step in to keep venue operations running to standard.
Functions and private events
- Own the functions cycle from enquiry, proposal, contract, and deposit through run sheet, delivery, and follow-up.
- Respond promptly to enquiries, convert bookings, and proactively sell to corporate, agency, and private markets.
- Brief bar, kitchen, and floor teams; host key events as the client's main contact.
- Track pipeline, conversion, and function revenue and report weekly.
Marketing and partnerships
- Plan the marketing calendar and manage social media and paid campaigns with the agency.
- Grow the Basement Barrel Society, produce promotional materials, and test ideas to increase bookings and average spend.
- Maintain spirits brand and distributor relationships; track partnership commitments, activation funds, pricing, products, and event support.
Venue operations
- Share senior venue leadership and cover manager-on-duty shifts.
- Maintain service standards, rosters, labour targets, stock, cost of goods, and compliance.
- Lead, train, and motivate the team, especially for functions service.
About you
- At least five years in hospitality, including two years in functions, events, or venue management.
- Experience selling and delivering private and corporate events, hands-on venue operations, and understanding labour and cost of goods.
- Commercial communication, strong organization, and comfort with social media, content, and agency collaboration.
- Current RSA and availability for nights and weekends around the events calendar.
- Spirits knowledge, brand activations, relevant platforms, design skills, or a Melbourne events network are nice to have.
Compensation
- Base salary is $85,000 per year plus a performance bonus tied to agreed KPIs.
Workplace and schedule
- Full-time, Monday to Friday, with weekends when required.
- Work location is in person; work-from-home is also listed as a benefit.
Benefits
- Benefits include employee discounts, free drinks, and access to tastings, launches, and education.
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