Help Grow One of Australia’s Leading Event Furniture Hire Businesses
At Big Event Picnic Tables we supply event furniture and activation infrastructure to some of Australia’s biggest festivals, sporting events, food & wine festivals, councils, venues and brand activations.
From major public events through to premium outdoor activations, we help create safe, functional and memorable event spaces across Australia.
We are now looking for an energetic and relationship-driven person to help grow our Sydney market by building industry relationships, generating opportunities, developing new event partnerships and helping deliver exceptional client experiences.
This is not a standard desk job.
It’s a flexible, hands-on role for someone who enjoys the events industry, building connections and helping create opportunities.
About The Role
This role is focused on:
- Building relationships within the events industry
- Following up leads and enquiries
- Helping generate new business opportunities
- Supporting repeat client growth
- Assisting with quotes and proposals
- Developing venue, agency and event partnerships
- Attending events and networking opportunities
- Working closely with our operations team to help deliver successful events
You’ll work across a mix of:
- Phone & email communication
- Client relationship management
- Event industry networking
- Onsite event visits
- Assisting with proposals and client solutions
- Light operational support where required
This is a part-time permanent role averaging approximately 24 hours per week over a 4 week period, with flexibility around event schedules and business requirements.
As the Sydney market continues to grow, there is genuine opportunity for this role to develop into a larger position and potentially transition into full-time for the right person.
The role may also involve opportunities to assist with interstate events, activations and major projects across Australia as the business continues expanding nationally.
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who:
- Is confident communicating with people
- Has strong organisation and follow-up skills
- Enjoys building relationships
- Is proactive and self-motivated
- Has an interest in events, activations or hospitality
- Can think on their feet and problem solve
- Is happy working across both admin and hands-on environments
- Brings positive energy and initiative to the team
- Wants to grow with a business long term
Experience In Any Of The Following Is Beneficial:
- Events
- Hospitality
- Venue operations
- Activations
- Sponsorship
- Client services
- Business development
- Sales coordination
A driver’s licence is required.
Why Join Us?
- Flexible part-time permanent role
- Genuine opportunity to grow into a full-time position
- Work across major events, festivals and activations
- Opportunity to assist with interstate events and projects
- Dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Supportive family-run business
- Variety — no two weeks are the same
- Be part of a growing national events business
- Opportunity to help shape and grow the Sydney market
- Potential pathway into future leadership opportunities within the business
Pay & Benefits
- Approx. 24 hours per week averaged over a 4 week period
- Competitive hourly rate based on experience
- Flexible working arrangements around event schedules
- Opportunities for additional hours during busy event periods
- Career growth opportunities as the Sydney operation expands
- Performance and growth-based bonus opportunities tied to client relationships, new opportunities and business growth.”
To Apply
Please send through:
- A short cover letter
- Your resume
- Any relevant event or client-facing experience
We’re looking for personality, initiative and attitude just as much as experience.
If you enjoy the events industry, building relationships and helping grow something exciting, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: $38.00 – $42.00 per hour
Application Question(s):
- Do you have previous experience in events, hospitality, activations, client services or business development?
(Yes / No — if yes, please provide details)
- Are you comfortable building relationships with clients, venues, event organisers and industry partners?
- This role involves a mix of office/admin work, onsite event visits and occasional hands-on support. Are you comfortable working across all areas of the role?
- Are you available to work flexible hours when required, including occasional evenings or weekends during event periods?
- In a few sentences, tell us why you believe you’d be a good fit to help grow the Sydney market for Big Event Picnic Tables.
Licence/Certification:
- Driver Licence (Required)
Work Location: In person
