Reporting to the General Manager, the Time+Tide Events and Partnerships Manager is responsible for planning, executing, and managing all brand and community events across Australia, as well as supporting global partnership initiatives. This hybrid role combines strategic planning, stakeholder management, and hands-on execution to deliver exceptional brand experiences aligned with Time+Tide’s vision.

To apply, send your CV to [email protected] with the subject line "Events & Partnerships Manager - Melbourne, AU" and include a short note telling us who your favourite independent watch brand is and why.

End-to-End Event Management (AU)

Develop a 12 month event calendar to meet the business’s objectives in Australia, consisting of annualised events and ad hoc events between watch brands and non-watch brands.

Develop polished event decks for securing brand event partnerships in consultation with the Partnerships Director and General Manager Global

Pre event management - Establish and document success measures for each event in collaboration with GM and other stakeholders (e.g., guest engagement, sales, lead generation, media engagement etc), risk assessment and contingency planning to ensure seamless delivery.

Take ownership of Melbourne Studio event delivery — including venue sourcing, supplier coordination, budget management.

Build and maintain strong relationships with partnering brands throughout the event planning process and onsite, ensuring every detail is executed to the highest standard.

Oversee guest communications and manage guest lists for both internal and external events. Collaborate with the Time+Tide team to curate a bespoke guest audience tailored to each event.

Set up and manage Eventbrite pages, including guest RSVPs, reminders, and database organisation in the lead-up to each event.

Work closely with brand partners and Head of Content Operations to develop event media assets, including invitations, header plates, screen visuals, and virtual merchandising.

Management on evening/during event - suppliers, store staff, coordination with partnering brand. Stakeholder communication/ alignment and real-time updates during events

Coordinate media deliverables with brands, such as CEO interviews, social media posts, and related content.

Coordinate with the Managing Editor AU regarding interviews, speeches and event briefs.

Maintain strong relationships with event partners by sending post-event reports and ensuring timely publication of all media deliverables working in collaboration with the Content Operations Manager.

Creation and maintenance of Post Event Feedback Surveys for partnering brands

Lead biweekly planning meetings with Time+Tide’s event support team to coordinate upcoming events. Post-event, facilitate debriefs to review feedback, identify key learnings, highlight areas for improvement, and evaluate ROI for Time+Tide.

Community feedback statements/Brand statements

Ongoing Studio Activations

Collaborate with the team to deliver engaging in-studio activations — studio sips, watch discovery sessions, viewing parties

Support the General Manager Global and Studio Manager in coordinating and executing brand takeovers and activations, including planning logistics, liaising with brand partners, overseeing on-site activations, and ensuring brand guidelines and objectives are met throughout the process

Partnerships

Collaborate with the Partnerships Director to manage and maintain relationships with watch brands and partners ongoing, both in Australia and Internationally

Prepare responses and pitch decks back to brands in consultation with the Partnerships Director

Maintain media kits, rate cards and company documents and provide to internal and external stakeholders as requested

Ensure brand guidelines, core messaging, and tone of voice for branded partner content is maintained across all external communications. Seek brand approval when required

Oversee the calendar management of all brand appointments for watch trade fairs throughout the year

Completion of all consignment paperwork for watch loans, logistics of watches to production team/ photographer both locally (Melbourne Team) and internationally (Amsterdam based Creative Director) and returns back to the brands with the assistance of the Time+Tide retail team

Work closely with CFO to complete contract paperwork inline with business requirements

Oversee filing and documenting of all signed and returned contracts into Trello for ongoing reference

Reporting

Prepare regular post campaign reports with objectives, key metrics and insights and delivered within a timely manner back to the brands

Update partnership tracker monthly to ensure the business is delivering requirements of partnership contracts within their agreed time period in consultation with the Head of Content Operations

Assist in budget tracking and management for partnership initiatives.

Culture Champion

Create and Lead Culture Team

Lead internal Time + Tide culture initiatives, including organising quarterly ALL HANDS setings, celebrating birthdays, recognition, anniversaries, and key wins, and planning impactful team-building activities.

Assist with onboarding new team members by sharing onboarding materials, providing equipment, ensuring IT set up with Time+Tide’s IT manager and serving as a point of contact for any questions.

Support our HUB initiatives, including inducting new team members, updating the HUB with quarterly news and announcements, and being the go-to contact for HUB-related queries. Serve as the primary contact for all culture-related matters, including policies on time-off requests, task ownership, and navigating the broader operational structure.

Key Interactions

Partnerships Director (AUS)

Global General Manager (AUS)

General Manager (US)

CFO (AUS)

Managing Editor (AUS)

Head of Content Operations

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Events:

Return on Investment (ROI): Measure the financial return of the event by comparing costs to revenue and other benefits.

RSVP-to-Attendance Rate (e.g. 85% turnout)

Brand Partner Satisfaction Score/guest satisfaction score (via post-event feedback)

Office Management/Culture Hero:

Employee Satisfaction Index (ESI) / Survey Scores: Derived from regular surveys, these scores measure employee contentment with their work environment and overall company culture (not 100% sure how we could accurately obtain this information without being affected by factors outside of my control, eg. management, employee relations etc.)

95% of tasks completed by their deadline - In relation to maintaining office supply stock, filing invoices, completing tasks assigned by leadership team

Time + Tide Culture

How we do what we do is just as important as what we do.

At Time+Tide, our culture isn’t a slogan — it’s how we show up every day. It shapes the way we work together, solve problems and deliver on our vision to change the way the world experiences watches!

When you join Time+Tide, you sign on to live our team values and to contribute to a culture built on trust, clarity, and collective momentum.

We play as one team - We back each other, collaborate openly, and move in sync — because we win or lose together.

We strive for best - Good enough isn't our benchmark. We pursue excellence and raise the bar in the industry.

We clearly communicate - We share information and keep things transparent and respectful — no confusion, no crossed wires.

We stick to the plan - We trust the process, follow through, and stay accountable to timelines and commitments.

We step up - When something needs doing, we lean in — taking ownership, solving problems, and leading by example.