Events Specialist

David Jones exists to inspire like no other and as we continue to deliver on our ambitious transformation agenda in line with our Vision 2025+ strategy, we are committed to creating inspired careers so our people can Thrive. 

As the Events Specialist, you would play a fundamental role in the development and delivery of events across the year.

Reporting into the Head of Corporate Communications & PR, you will drive success through events and in-store brand experiences, making each event consistent with our overall marketing and brand strategy, driving a commercial outcome, be it foot traffic, engagement or sales while delivering a customer experience like no other.

What does the role involve?

• Development and creative execution of large-scale event campaigns, as well as consumer experiences in-store and occasionally offsite.
• Contribute to event plans and lead the production and logistical implementation of approved experiences
• Build relationships with external stakeholders and partner cross functionally with store teams including store managers and visual merchandising to ensure smooth implementation and successful outcomes of all events
• Measure and report on the effectiveness of all events and partnerships in terms of sales return, traffic and visitation, social impressions, consumer engagement, premium brand positioning, and customer response

Who are we looking for?

• An ambitious and self-motivated individual who can help us produce world-class, seamless experiences for our customers.
• Demonstrated experience in the production and logistical implementation of events and promotions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing multiple projects simultaneously, agency experience highly desirable
• Strong attention to detail, analytical skills and budgeting skills

Why work for us?

Our purpose at David Jones is to ‘inspire like no other’, and culturally we aspire to be THRIVING.  In our thriving culture, our people will be at their best as individuals and as teams.  Our thriving cultural foundations are defined by the behaviours each and every one of us display.  It’s our commitment and responsibility to ensure that as individuals and as a collective, that we are living our cultural foundations.

• Unique opportunity to be part of a highly engaged, successful team, focused on the transformation of an iconic Australian brand
• A competitive remuneration package including performance-based incentives
• Hybrid working arrangements in office and from home that provide appropriate work/life balance
• Parental leave policy of 18-weeks paid leave for the primary carer, and 3-weeks paid leave for the supporting partner
• Generous employee discounts across David Jones and access to partner benefits
• An additional day of leave for your birthday along with time to support charitable work
• Opportunities to support community partnerships across our Corporate Social Responsibility program
• Be a member of a company committed to sustainable practices, driving change in the retail landscape
• Ongoing training and development to pursue individual ambitions

About Us

Since 1838, David Jones’ limitless quest for innovation and progress established the brand as Australia’s original influencer in fashion and lifestyle. Having revolutionised the way Australians shop, David Jones’ creation of a social centre inspired and created lasting memories for past, present and future generations. Today, our vision to inspire Like No Other drives us to continue this legacy in our ambitious purpose to be the destination that inspires, with experiences and services Like No Other.

Our Thriving cultural pillars inspire our people to deliver on our vision and purpose.  We are Customer Obsessed; curious to understand and dedicated to delighting them with seamless solutions as one team. We care for our people, customers, partners and community by creating Inclusive environments through belonging and respect. We Empower with implied trust to act with integrity, value our unique skills and be accountable for our decisions.  We constantly seek Innovative ways of improving, changing and exploring ways that we can inspire.

David Jones is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application to assist you through the recruitment process.