Career Opportunities at Hannover Fairs

Are you interested in working for us?
Have you got what it takes?

Hannover Fairs Australia (HFA) is part of one of the largest international trade fair organisers worldwide. Our events are the best, the biggest and the busiest in their kind globally. This can only be achieved by working as a team and always thinking two steps ahead. Have you got what it takes?

HFA is a dynamic, young and professional company; we only hire those with attributes that will compliment our business and team and that have a positive can-do attitude.

What does it take to be an HFA person?

• Have a passion for the exhibition industry
• Think out-of-the-box and be creative
• Can multi-task and set priorities
• Adapt to rapidly changing market trends
• Be responsible, organised and professional
• Work best in a team

The exhibition industry is a fast-paced environment that requires dedication, determination, hard work and above all good organisational skills. Our team are the best in the business and we like to keep it that way.

If you have any questions or request more information, just contact us at jobs@hannoverfairs.com.au

We look forward to hearing from you!

The Team at Hannover Fairs Australia

Current Vacancies:

Selling an exhibition at HFA means selling a powerful and proven concept of face-to-face interaction between buyers and sellers, in our case for the ICT industry. This includes selling floor-space, sponsor- and branding opportunities, seminar segments and creating a tailored opportunity for the client to market himself to his key audiences.

Your role will be telesales based from our Sydney office, developing and building rapport with key potential exhibitors and sponsors for CeBIT Australia and DMAG worldwide events.

The ideal candidate for this Sales role needs the following attributes:

• Target Driven
• Self Motivated
• Well Organised
• Confident and Outgoing

We are looking for people with a proven track record in sales. Knowledge and experience from the following would give you a head start:

• Advertising/Media Sales
• Exhibition and Conference Sales
• Sponsorship Sales
• A general understanding of the ICT market place

If you have what it takes then let us know! Email your CV and covering Letter to jobs@hannoverfairs.com.au

Selling an exhibition is not about selling floor space, but selling the concept of face-to-face interaction between buyers and sellers, in our case for the ICT industry.

Your role will be telesales based, developing, qualifying and prospecting potential exhibitors from the Australian ICT industry both for CeBIT Australia and DMAG worldwide events.

The ideal candidate would be have the following attributes:

• Target Driven
• Self Motivated
• Well Organised
• Confident and Outgoing

We are looking for people with a proven track record in sales, knowledge or experience from the following would give you a head start:

• Advertising/Media Sales
• Exhibition and Conference Sales
• Sponsorship Sales

If you have what it takes then let us know! Email your CV and Covering Letter to jobs@hannoverfairs.com.au

Australia’s leading trade event organiser is looking for a graphic / multimedia design intern or recent graduate to produce the company’s printed and electronic promotional material.

The successful candidate will be required to co-operate with the lead designer and a web developer on graphic, website design and developments.

• Minimum 1 year business experience in corporate graphic/multimedia design, such as creating logos, buttons, print ads, brochures, on-line ads (flash/gif animation)
• Knowledge of web design (HTML & CSS),
• Very good understanding of printing production, such as resolution, bleeding, trimming, colour types, ink density, etc.
• Experience in on-line video production and marketing knowledge would be an advantage but not essential
• Able to use the following software (windows platform):
  • Photoshop CS4
  • Illustrator CS4
  • InDesign CS4
• Able to create various creative for the following types of materials
  • Logos
  • Flyers
  • Brochures
  • Newspaper and magazine ads
• Understands the difference between various media and how to achieve the best results for each (eg, an ad in a hi-res magazine vs a low-res on-line banner)
• Capacity to follow and maintain the corporate design standards and style of company promotional material
• Open minded to other people’s suggestions and try to get the best result
• Sound communication skills, able to explain ideas in plain English not technical jargon, and to follow guidelines from people not conversant with the technical language of graphic design.
• Able to handle pressure and stress in a continuous deadline-driven environment
• Able to multi-task and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines
• Self- starter, able to work as part of a team in a young and dynamic work environment

To be eligible to apply for this position you must have a current and appropriate visa to work in Australia/New Zealand.

If you believe you can meet these challenges, send your application and resume by Monday 12 July 2010 to: emma.cooney@hannoverfairs.com.au along with a PDF attached to your resume or link to your online portfolio.

All applications remain strictly confidential

Looking for an Internship

Hannover Fairs Australia offers internships for students from all over the world. The variety of roles includes Finance, Sales, Marketing, Design and Operations support. If you have an interest in the Exhibition Industry and are studying International Business, Marketing, Project Management and Economics then get in contact with us and broaden your horizons.

Send your CV and Covering Letter to: