Event Management & National Sales Events

• Lead the planning, development, and delivery of NZME’s key national commercial events, including the Annual National Sales Academy.

• Coordinate all travel logistics, content development, run sheets, stakeholder communications, and on the day execution.

• Partner with internal teams, presenters, sponsors, and senior leadership to deliver high impact, engaging, and valuable sales conference

• Manage budgets, attendee communications, RSVPs, and post event reporting.

• Ensure each event aligns with commercial strategy, reinforces key sales messages, and supports capability development across the Direct Sales team.

• Coordinate and run the GSM/SM annual Conference
  
  

Reward & Recognition

• Oversee the strategy, coordination, and delivery of NZME’s commercial Reward & Recognition programmes.

• Lead the end-to-end organisation of the Top Sales Performer event, including:

• event planning and programme design

• all travel logistics (flights, accommodation, transfers, itineraries)

• budget management

• communication with finalists, leaders, and stakeholders

• onsite hosting and event execution

• Maintain accurate tracking, reporting, and communication of recognition programmes across the Direct sales network in conjunction with Commercial Finance team

Sales Performance & Revenue Growth

• Lead Revenue Challenges across direct markets in conjunction with Chief Commercial Officer – Direct and Head of Commercial Finance

• Support sales leaders to increase individual and team performance against targets.

• Ensure Direct Sales teams collaborate effectively with NZME’s wider portfolio and channel strategy teams.

• Ensure up to date collateral is available for the Direct team

• Work collaboratively on the weekly sales update, keeping our Direct team up to date with products, leaderboards and important information

Customer Engagement & Client Experience

• Define and align Commercial Operations workflows to deliver consistent, seamless customer engagement.

• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and customer-centricity.

• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and internal standards across all commercial operations activities.

Commercial Operations Support

• Support the rollout of go-to-market strategies for the Direct sales team.

• Be the Direct representative for the CRM tool the Direct Sales team use

• Assist in the implementation of Sales Academy initiatives and recognition programmes

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Planning & Organisation

• Demonstrated ability to plan and deliver events end‑to‑end, using strong organisational and coordination capabilities.

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive, solutions-focused mindset.

• Operate with an NZME-wide mindset, building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in CRM and sales booking systems.

• Intermediate Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint skills.

Please note this is a Fixed-Term Maternity Cover role.

All applicants will be asked about their working rights in New Zealand. E.g., Citizen, resident, visa, no visa etc.