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Business Operations Manager - Rydalmere, Australia - Expo Centric

Expo Centric

Verified Company

Rydalmere, Australia

1 month ago

Posted by:

Olivia Brown

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Description

Expo Centric is a full-service experiential agency dedicated to bringing brands to life.

Our core business is the design and building of custom integrated brand structures for trade shows, shop and office interiors, specialty retail spaces and events.

We have designed, created and managed award-winning exhibition stands for clients from a wide range of industries in Australia and internationally.

We work harder, jump higher, think more laterally, share more risk and are characteristically more willing to develop solutions for customers that push boundaries and deliver outcomes that our clients may not have thought possible

The role

We have a newly created position and are seeking a self-motivated and experienced Business Operations Manager to join our team.

Based in Rydalmere, you will be responsible for the commercial management and implementation of commercially viable solutions with internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities
Provide leadership and assistance across departments to develop, coordinate, and implement sound commercial objectives and practices. You will be a critical point of contact that coordinates within and across geographies.

General Office Administration & Management

Oversee the various registers, databases and systems, including providing direction and support to the administration staff
Develop and implement Process improvements and policy changes
Business Planning and commercial management
Oversee the daytoday operations, drive operational rigour across activities and have full P&L and balance sheet responsibility
Oversight and management of the accounting team, including AP/AR/Invoicing
Review, advise, and manage commercial terms and agreements
Drive the preparation and monitoring of business plans and KPI's
Develop pricing recommendations and review of competitive benchmarks
Oversee the creation and distribution of management and production reporting
Assess and analyze budgets and cost drivers to find ways to minimize costs and improve margins
Manage the implementation of operating plans that supports both tactical and strategic improvements
Develop and monitor production efficiency and productivity metrics
Oversee the compliance activities for both Australian and Philippines office

Procurement

Oversee vendor management and sourcing needs and be the primary interface for sourcing and strategic suppliers for organizational needs.
Manage the supplier onboarding processes
Manage commercial term negotiations

IT and Tech

Management of information technology solutions, equipment and suppliers to the business processes. Including software subscriptions and licenses.
Drive the identification and mitigation of IT and data risks
Identify local product needs and work with teams to implement improvements
Develop and lead the procurement strategy and team to ensure competitive business growth

Human Resource planning

Champion and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance employee engagement
Manage employee contracts, renewals, and salary/benefit negotiations
Oversee professional development and periodic employee performance reviews
Ensure resource planning and strategic initiatives are aligned

About you

Ability to make sound commercial decisions independently
Strong financial literacy
Ability to digest and advise on contractual and legal documents
Solid negotiation skills and ability to develop robust working relationships
Highly organised and focused
Ability to identify & prioritise complex problems and issues
Solid negotiation skills and ability to develop robust working relationships
Willingness to get handson to fix problems and implement solutions
Drive a datafirst culture in decision making
Proven history of developing highperforming teams
Proven ability to implement and maintain initiatives
An agency background would be favourable

Experience

Minimum 10 years of strong leadership capabilities with strong financial acumen
A similar role in either Marketing industry, film or tv industry, manufacturing experience
Experience in managing offshore teams would be favourable but not necessary.

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