Events, Partnerships and Activations Manager

About Us

Pedders Suspension & Brakes is a proud Australian family-owned business with a long history, a strong future, and a solid association with motorsport.

With global presence and being renowned for our quality product range, we are the market leaders in the undercar space, and when you join us, you join a strong national network and a team of high performers.

The Opportunity

Pedders is currently seeking an Events, Partnerships & Activations Manager to join our Marketing team on a full-time basis.

Reporting to the Senior Executive – Brand and Marketing, you will lead our events and partnerships strategy, driving brand growth, engagement and commercial outcomes.

Fuel excitement and drive brand visibility by overseeing our presence at Australia's most celebrated automotive and lifestyle events, from adrenaline-fuelled Supercars to leading 4x4 and adventure exhibitions.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the national events and partnerships strategy to support brand, commercial and business objectives.
• Lead the delivery of trade shows, conferences, exhibitions, customer events and corporate activations.
• Manage event logistics, suppliers, budgets, assets and resources to ensure seamless execution.
• Build and manage strategic partnerships, sponsorships and industry relationships that enhance brand visibility and growth.
• Evaluate new partnership and sponsorship opportunities, providing commercially focused recommendations.
• Negotiate and manage partnership agreements, ensuring contractual obligations and deliverables are achieved.
• Develop integrated activation campaigns that drive brand awareness, customer engagement and lead generation.
• Measure and report on event and partnership performance, ROI and commercial outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Foster strong relationships with internal stakeholders, agencies and external partners to deliver successful outcomes.
• Ensure governance, compliance and brand standards are maintained while driving innovation and continuous improvement across all programs.

Why Join Pedders?

• Bonus structure - recognition of your great performance and behaviours that align to our Pedders' values.
• Our generous discounts on Pedder parts as well as other products and services through our Pedders Perks app which provides access to our rewards partners (retailers, utilities, insurance providers, petrol stations etc).
• Learning & Development Initiative - we believe strongly in continuous learning and pay for up to 5% of your base salary each year towards approved professional development courses as well as up to 5 days paid L&D leave to undertake courses.
• Reward and recognition program, in recognition for your outstanding performance and commitment to the Pedders values
• Flexible, hybrid working conditions, with 2 days WFH and onsite parking for office days.
• Generous employee referral program in recognition of referring suitable talent into Pedders
• Service milestone recognition, celebrating your dedication and loyalty to Pedders
• We provide a confidential and free of charge Employee Assistance Program, which offers one on one counselling sessions for employees and family members.
• Health and wellbeing initiatives - annual flu shot, general health check-up and skin check, monthly coffee and donut days
• We provide a clean, inclusive and safe working environment with family-centric values

What You Bring To The Team

• Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Business, Communications, Event Management or a related discipline is preferred
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in events, sponsorships, partnerships, brand activations or marketing roles.
• Demonstrated success managing complex events, commercial partnerships and sponsorship programs.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, ROI measurement and value creation.
• Experience negotiating and managing supplier, agency and contractual relationships.
• Ability to develop and execute event and partnership strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Exceptional stakeholder engagement, influencing and relationship management skills.
• Strong project management, analytical and communication skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management systems.
• The ability and flexibility to work occasional weekends and travel, as required

How to Apply

Here, you don’t just land a career, you can join a brand for life.​ 

When you join us, you join a strong national network and a team of connected people who support each other, care about being the best that they can be – but also care about you. No matter your career destination, we’ll support you on the journey there. 

Are you ready to take the next step in your career journey and join a rewarding business and team?

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