Event Consultant
Hire Society – Shenton Park, WA
Full Time | Permanent | Events & Sales Leadership
Are you a hospitality pro looking to step off the floor or take the next step in your customer service journey? Join the team behind some of Perth’s biggest events! We’re looking for a high-performing professional event coordinator to join our event consultant team. This is an administrative role whereby you will work predominately with our corporate and catering clients along across a diverse range of events.
About Us – Hire Society
Hire Society is Perth’s leading event and party hire provider, proudly family-owned and operated since 1986. With over 40 years of experience, we specialise in delivering exceptional events across Western Australia—from weddings and corporate functions to cocktail parties and large-scale celebrations. Our extensive range of premium furniture, tableware, and décor, combined with our commitment to quality and service, makes us a trusted name in the industry.
About the Role
You’ll be the first point of contact for many of our clients, showcasing our offerings and crafting memorable experiences—from corporate to wedding celebrations.
This role blends event coordination, customer service, showrooming and administration making it ideal for someone who thrives on relationship-building, converting leads, and delivering exceptional service without the hands-on setup of the function itself.
Key Responsibilities
Sales
Meet sales strategies aligned with business goals—growth, retention, and customer success
Own revenue targets, average order size, and customer satisfaction metrics
Maintain a portfolio of key accounts, modelling exceptional service and loyalty-building
Event Sales & Customer Experience
Manage incoming event enquiries with a focus on corporate and catering client base and drive conversion through strong follow-up and persuasive proposals
Conduct site visits to ensure management of delivery deliverables and maximise use of our extensive hire products.
Prepare quotes and contracts, managing deposits, payments and key sales milestones
Deliver exceptional customer experiences from first contact to final feedback
Collaborate with internal teams, third parties and venues to ensure seamless execution of the hire of the equipment
Operational Excellence & Collaboration
Produce mood board, proposals, floorplan, and special requests with precision
Assist the marketing team with industry partners on festivals, expo's and the like aligning with Hire Society outcomes and sales strategies.
Liaising closely with our dispatch and packing teams to ensure every delivery detail is crystal clear so our drivers can execute flawlessly.
Post-Event Engagement & Loyalty
Follow up with clients to gather feedback, encourage reviews, and drive rebooking’s
About You
At least 1 year of experience, ideally with a background in hospitality, retail, office admin or event. You "get" the industry vibe and know what goes into a seamless event.
A confident communicator who builds trust and drives results.
Organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously.
Passionate about delivering exceptional client experiences and customer service.
Willing to work weekends as required for site visits and client needs.
You have great computer skills and the ability to pick up new software systems quickly.
A culture-builder who celebrates wins, values feedback, and brings people together.
Right to work in Australia, with permanent work rights and no restrictions.
Ready to Join Us?
If you believe this role is the one for you and you are ready to join a high performing team we’d love to hear from you.