JOB TITLE:Trade Show & Partnership Executive
JOB TYPE:12-Month Contract
LOCATION:AUSVEG Office – 3 Glenarm Road, Glen Iris VIC 3146
MANAGER:National Manager – Events and Partnerships
DEPARTMENT:Events and Partnerships
About AUSVEG:
AUSVEG is the prescribed peak industry body for the Australian vegetable, onion and potato industries. To help our growers and our industry succeed, we focus on core activities and are guided by values that underpin everything we do.
We identify and prioritise the issues of our members and advocate on behalf of growers to ensure their needs are heard and understood by decision makers. We deliver projects that produce outstanding results for growers using our skills, resources, and credibility as an organisation.
Over several decades, we've established a proven track record of service provision that's supported the growing success of Australian horticulture.
AUSVEG is seeking an experienced and commercially driven Trade Show & Partnership Executive to join our team on a 12-month contract. Reporting to the National Manager – Events & Partnerships, this role plays a key part in delivering Australia's premier horticulture event, Hort Connections, while managing a growing portfolio of industry partnerships.
About Hort Connections
Hort Connections is Australia's leading horticulture trade show and conference, delivered annually by AUSVEG in partnership with key industry bodies. The event brings together growers, suppliers, researchers, and industry leaders from across the country, providing a platform for innovation, education, networking, and commercial engagement. As an annual flagship event, Hort Connections plays a vital role in supporting the growth and sustainability of the Australian horticulture industry.
This is a hands-on role combining event delivery, exhibitor management, and sales, where you will oversee the trade show from planning through to onsite execution and post-event reporting. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure a seamless experience for exhibitors, partners, and attendees.
Key Responsibilities Include:
* End-to-end management of the Hort Connections Trade Show, including booth sales, exhibitor onboarding, booth allocation, floorplan coordination, and external stakeholder management.
* Onsite delivery of the event, including bump in, bump out, exhibitor logistics and stakeholder support.
* Managing exhibitor applications, contracts, invoicing, and payments in line with agreed budgets and deadlines.
* Maintaining accurate records across systems including EventsAir, Xero,, and CRM platforms.
* Driving exhibitor, advertising, and partnership revenue through proactive sales, relationship management, and new business development.
* Supporting the development of new activations, partnerships, and engagement opportunities to enhance the event experience.
* Preparing reports, forecasts, and financial updates for the National Manager – Events & Partnerships.
About You:
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
* Proven experience using EventsAir (essential).
* Demonstrated trade show and event management experience, including onsite operations.
* Strong sales and commercial experience, ideally in exhibitions or partnerships.
* Experience managing invoicing, contracts, and budgets.
* Capacity to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.
* A team-oriented approach with a positive, can-do mindset.
* Excellent organisational, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
* A proactive, solutions-focused approach with strong attention to detail.
* Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in a nationally recognised annual event and contribute to the growth of the Australian horticulture industry.
To discuss this role please contact Simone Keating - National Manager – Events and Partnerships on