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Come and work with us at EGMI


  Thursday 24th November, 2022
Author:   Kristen Ryan

We currently have a position open to come and join the EGMI Team

Executive Officer - Marketing & Stakeholder Director

Do you have a passion for developing Regional Business & Tourism? Looking for a diverse & dynamic role?

East Gippsland Marketing Inc (EGMI) are seeking an Executive Officer – Marketing & Stakeholder Director to join the team.

**About us **

Founded in 2009, East Gippsland Marketing Inc (EGMI) is the regional marketing body for East Gippsland.
We create compelling marketing, collaborations and opportunities for thriving livelihoods, businesses and experiences for all in naturally beautiful East Gippsland. We encourage people to visit, live, work and invest into the region to provide long term economic and community sustainability.
The majority of our marketing is targeted towards the visitors to East Gippsland. This is to both increase the visitor economy of East Gippsland, but also (long term), to encourage those visitors to invest into the region and become residents.
We also work with local businesses to connect with organisations and collaborate on marketing campaigns that can benefit the wider East Gippsland business community.

The role

Bring your passion, drive, leadership skills & creativity to the table during an exciting time of growth in our region. We are a small organisation with a big vision. As you lead our team you will be responsible for:
- Leading the operations of the organisation and implementing the strategy set by the Board of Management
- Ensuring the financial sustainability of the organisation through managing & growing all stakeholders & funding bodies
- Seek funding opportunities from government & private sector to support a range of regional promotional, development & marketing activity
- Develop & implement an Annual Marketing Plan aligned to the organisation strategic plan & relevant regional strategies.
- Work collaboratively and cooperatively with other organisations and bodies within the region and/or with an interest in the region, to align marketing and promotion effort and ensure that key opportunities are being maximised and a set of key messages exist.
- Work with and build upon the existing brand identity for East Gippsland to align this identity to the experience, product and market offer
- Provide leadership and direction to appropriate contractors and agencies to deliver on the objectives of specified marketing campaigns

About you

The right person for our team will have at least 3 years experience in a similar and demonstrated strong communication, presentation, leadership & marketing skills in prior roles. You will thrive in an environment where relationship building & collaboration is paramount to the success of your role.

**Experience Required **

Must have tertiary qualifications in Marketing or Communications & intermediate / advanced copywriting skills & ability to interpret & analyse marketing data.
- Minimum of 10 years professional organisation experience
- Minimum of 5 years in sales, marketing or communications role
- Minimum of 3 years experience managing small teams
- Any experience with reporting and working with a board is a bonus

What we offer?

A combined hybrid ‘work from home’ and ‘office’ role from our EGMI office situated in Bairnsdale CBD.
A supportive work environment, an opportunity to grow your skills, experiences and networks. Plus, a chance to see, experience and help promote everything beautiful East Gippsland has to offer.
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For a copy of the Position Description, more details or to apply please email chair@egmi.com.au. _

Applications close Friday 9th December 2022