Buyer Manager

Buyer Manager

AIME | Talk2 Media & Events

The Opportunity

AIME is the Asia Pacific premier business events show, bringing together exhibitors, buyers and industry leaders each February in Melbourne. We're looking for a Buyer Manager to lead the recruitment, qualification and end-to-end management of our Hosted Buyer program, connecting the right event planners with the right opportunities, and ensuring an experience that delivers real value for exhibitors and buyers alike.

•      Permanent full-time role at the heart of AIME's Hosted Buyer program

•      Reports to Brooke Campbell, Buyer Engagement Director

•      Genuine ownership of buyer recruitment, qualification and buyer journey

•      WFH flexibility within a close-knit, supportive team culture

The Company & Our Values

Talk2 Media & Events is a vibrant events company committed to creating truly exceptional events where people can meet face to face to do business. Our mission is to create rewarding experiences for our customers — and that starts with our team.

We're an enthusiastic team driven by six values that shape how we work:

•      Free – creative and empowered in our problem solving

•      Fun – a professional job done in a fun environment

•      Flexible – adventurous, willing to try new things, and embracing change

•      Family – a strong sense of community with our team and our stakeholders

•      Fulfilment – satisfaction and growth within our roles

•      Fire – passionate about the markets we serve, driven by success

The Role

As Buyer Manager, you will own the recruitment, qualification and administration of AIME's national and international Hosted Buyers. You'll manage your own Hosted Buyer database and pipeline in HubSpot, oversee the application and vetting process, and coordinate everything from invitations through to on-the-ground logistics. This role spans sales, marketing, customer experience, communications, IT and operations, working within the buyer team and your Buyer Engagement Director, the marketing team, AIME partners and MCB.

Key responsibilities include:

•      Managing and growing the Hosted Buyer database in HubSpot to build a strong pipeline for each show

•      Delivering on annual Hosted Buyer targets set by the Buyer Engagement Director

•      Managing the domestic and international invitation and application process, including visa timelines

•      Qualifying and vetting buyer applications against Hosted Buyer criteria

•      Coordinating flights, visas, accommodation and transfers for Hosted Buyers

•      Supporting the IT platforms (HubSpot, Grip and MyAIME) alongside the Systems and Customer Manager

•      Support the Buyer Engagement Director with hotel accommodation partners and intermediaries to support recruitment

Skills & Experience

•      Tertiary qualifications in business, communications or similar, with a minimum of five years' business events experience

•      Strong, adaptable communication skills across external clients and internal stakeholders

•      Exceptional time management with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and deliver outcomes

•      Highly organised with superior attention to detail

•      Expert stakeholder management with a proven track record of building relationships

•      Experience with event registration software and database management platforms

•      Genuine passion for the events industry and knowledge of the broader events landscape

•      Proficient in MS Office (particularly Word and Excel) and Outlook, with the ability to learn new systems

•      A positive, driven self-starter who works well autonomously and as part of a team

•      Able to remain calm under pressure and adapt to different working environments

•      Experience working with international buyers and cultures

•      Flexibility to travel interstate and attend events outside normal business hours, including over summer

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.