The position manages the “Whitsundays Business Events”, the Business Events Unit of Whitsundays Marketing and Development Ltd.
The core role of this unit is to establish a strong profile for the Whitsundays region in the business event marketplace. It undertakes activities to attract business events (conferences and incentives) to the region through a range of strategic marketing and branding initiatives, in consultation and partnership with Whitsunday industry stakeholders.
The Business Events Managers responsible for developing and implementing a targeted marketing strategy, which positions the Whitsundays as a leading destination in the domestic and international business event marketplace, and enhances the sales and marketing activities of its stakeholders.
There is flexibility in where this position is based and the role will report directly to the CEO.
Whitsundays Marketing and Development (WMDL) is the lead regional development agency in the Whitsunday region. WMDL is a non-profit company created to undertake a coordination and facilitation role for regional and economic development related activity in the Whitsunday region. WMDL is dedicated to promoting the right balance between social, environmental and economic interests, in order to secure growth that will truly benefit our community. The major industries of the Whitsundays are Agriculture, Horticulture, Resources and Tourism.
Up for the Challenge? To obtain a position description please contact Ms Tori Frobish via email at support@wmdl.com.au. Applicants are required to respond to the selection criteria. Applications are due by 1st September 2014. Only applications addressing the Selection Criteria in the PD will be considered.
