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Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, Nsw, Au

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Connect Media is a leading media organisation specialising in creating impactful business events and content-driven marketing solutions. Connect brings together industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers to foster meaningful connections and drive business growth.In this role, Lachlan is responsible for:• Managing sponsorship sales and client relationships across four major events. • Cultivating and maintaining strong partnerships with clients and prospects to drive event success and revenue growth. • Identifying new business opportunities and developing tailored sponsorship packages that meet client objectives. • Collaborating with internal teams to deliver seamless in-line marketing. • Monitoring market trends to adapt sales strategies and remain competitive. • Providing exceptional account management and post-event support to ensure long-term, mutually beneficial partnerships.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

• Drove revenue growth through strategic event sponsorship sales.• Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with clients and partners.• Identified and secured new business.• Monitored market trends and competitor activities to inform sales strategies.• Provided exceptional relationship management and post-event support to ensure long-term partnerships.

Mascot, New South Wales, Australia

• Managed membership database, ensuring accurate and up-to-date member information for efficient communication and engagement.• Implemented membership recruitment & retention campaigns, resulting in a 25% increase in new memberships over 6 months.• Supported the organisation and facilitation of member events, workshops, and webinars, enhancing engagement and professional development.• Collaborated with the marketing team to create promotional materials and campaigns targeting potential and existing members.• Maintained and updated the membership section of the organisation's website, ensuring accurate and accessible information for members.• Fostered relationships with local government professionals and stakeholders to enhance networking opportunities and collaborative initiatives.• Coordinated the team office, including managing diaries & consumables, and working collaboratively with the team.

Macquarie Park, New South Wales, Australia

• Supported the delivery of Macquarie University’s Graduation Ceremonies, providing program and administrative assistance while liaising with internal teams, including the Events and Alumni Volunteers Teams. • Delivered lectures to groups of up to 300 students as part of the Macquarie Kickstart program, fostering a sense of university belonging among new students. • Directed casual staff in event preparation, managing task completion, deadlines, and adapting to dynamic needs. • Assisted the Events Manager in coordinating campus tours for Open Day, managing a team of 20+ staff and Student Ambassadors to deliver tours for over 1500 visitors across campus.

Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Led a team of three, reporting to the Fresh Trading Manager, to deliver great customer service and availability for customers wishing to purchase retail ready meat products. Managed an increase in reported customer satisfaction from 68% to 92%, and reported item availability from 65% to 88%.

Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Worked in a senior non-management role in a Coles Supermarket Online department. This included leading and supporting the development of efficient processes following an over 750% surge in Online orders at this location.Liaised with external and internal stakeholders, including delivery drivers and refurbishment teams.

Windsor, New South Wales, Australia

Bachelor Of Business (Organisational Management)

Bachelor Of Security Studies