Design And Events Coordinator – Parental Leave Cover

Design and Events Coordinator – Parental Leave Cover Location: Adelaide Employment Type: SA – Salaried Department: DESIGN STUDIO SA Salary: Attractive Salary + Benefits + Sign-on bonus Closing Date: 27/02/2023

We’re seeking a customer focused Design and Events Coordinator to join our Adelaide Brickworks Design Studio for a fixed term period, up to 12-months. 
Reporting to the Design Studio Manager, you will be responsible for influencing the long-term sustainable growth of the Brickworks Building Products group by facilitating stylish events where customers and staff can experience Brickworks products and service in a safe and fun environment.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Generate opportunities for events held by industry partners at the Design Studio;
• Establish and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders;
• Carry out colour consultations with project builder clients, completing colour schedules and achieving upgrades where possible;
• Manage Design Studio events or coordinate these through third party event providers when appropriate;
• Drive promotion of the Design Studio through collaboration with the Brickworks Group Marketing team;
• Attend all events (where appropriate) to create and maintain relationships with customers;
• Assist customers who visit the Design Studio, using all opportunities to promote Brickworks products;
• Assist with meeting Design Studio key performance indicators, managing contacts and creating opportunities within Salesforce CRM;
• Provide first class customer service in all instances; 
• Raise purchase orders, submit invoices, submit credit card expenses by due dates and in line with company policy; and
• Assist with keeping running costs within budget.

Success Requirements 

• Tertiary qualification in marketing, design or business/event management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite.
• Colour Consultation experience desirable but not essential. 
• Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) programs desired. 
• Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
• Self-motivated and strong organisational skills.
• Accuracy, attention to detail and solid numeracy skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and multi-task. 
• Ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with all staff.
Why join us?

• We offer a sign on bonus of 1 weeks extra pay for eligible new employees.
• We are proud to support and be associated with the Children’s Cancer Institute (CCI).
• We are committed to building and maintaining an inclusive and diverse workplace environment.
• We are committed to supporting families and we have a company parental leave scheme.
• Eligible employees will have the opportunity to be a part of the Brickworks Employee Share Plan. 
• We celebrate our employees success with a variety of awards, including Employee of the Year and Values Recognition Programs. 
• We invest in our employees development by offering on-going education and training, along with career progression opportunities.
• We also offer a range of support programs via our EAP provider, available to all staff and their immediate family members.

Who we are 
Under the Brickworks Building Products umbrella are some of the world’s best-known building material brands. Our products include clay bricks and pavers, concrete masonry blocks, retaining wall systems, stone, cement, precast concrete panels, concrete and terracotta roof tiles, timber battens, terracotta façades and specialised building systems. 

With a broad product portfolio and manufacturing and sales facilities across Australia and North America, Brickworks Building Products is uniquely placed to service the demands of the building industry. 
Brickworks continues to lead the way through design, style, innovation, sustainability and collaboration. The company’s commitment is to inspire, support, create and build better environments and places for its customers and communities.